The bitcoin rally is generating a false sense of security among investors, according to the strategist behind the so-called granddaddy of gold exchange-traded funds. State Street Global Advisors’ George Milling-Stanley warns cryptocurrency plays don’t offer the stability of gold. “Bitcoin, pure and simple, it’s a return play, and I think that people have been jumping […]
A trader wears a hat in support of Republican Donald Trump, after he won the U.S. presidential election, at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2024. Andrew Kelly | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up […]
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin rallied Wednesday, hitting an all-time high as former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to win the White House. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was higher by 8% at about $75,400, according to Coin Metrics. Earlier, it rose to a fresh record of $75,507.06. […]
Avishek Das | Lightrocket | Getty Images The price of bitcoin neared $68,400 on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since July and sparking a rally across the crypto sector. Bitcoin is up more than 9% over the past week and ether is up about 7%. Other popular coins have also rallied, with solana up close […]