Cryptocurrency speculators kept Bitcoin in sight of the landmark $100,000 level in anticipation of further steps to support the sector by US President-elect Donald Trump.

When Donald Trump returns to the White House in January after a four-year interregnum, Bitcoin is expected to be a key beneficiary. The grand pooh-bah of cryptocurrencies is expected to gain the legitimacy that supporters have craved since Bitcoin was created in 2007 as the greatest financial crisis since 1929 was forming.

In this video, we dive into the recent surge in Bitcoin prices, hitting a record high of $80,000, fueled by President Trump's pro-crypto stance. Trump has expressed plans to make America the "crypto capital" of the world,