Bitcoin scores all-time high, blowing past $118,000 with room to run
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A soft U.S. dollar and the digital currency friendliness of the Trump administration is helping things along.
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July 11, 2025
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Finance·CryptocurrencyBitcoin scores all-time high, blowing past $118,000 with room to runBY Michelle ChapmanBY The Associated PressBY Michelle ChapmanBY The Associated Press In this April 3, 2013 photo, a 25 Bitcoin token is displayed in Sandy, Utah
Rick Bowmer—AP PhotoBitcoin has reached an all-time high, surpassing $118,000 as a flood of money moves into spot bitcoin ETFs, which have opened up cryptocurrency to millions
Dollar and the digital currency friendliness of President Donald Trump’s administration has also helped to push the price of bitcoin to unprecedented levels recently
Last month the Senate passed legislation that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers
The fast-moving legislation comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in the country, underscoring its growing influence in Washington and beyond
Known as the GENIUS Act, the bill would establish guardrails and consumer tections for stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency typically pegged to the U
The acronym stands for “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U
Stablecoins. ” Next week the House of Representatives will be considering the GENIUS Act as part of Congress’ efforts to strengthen the country’s crypto position
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