Bitcoin Surges Past $70,000 as Investors Await Earnings and U.S. Election

Bitcoin crossed the $70,000 mark for the first time since June, as investor optimism grows ahead of MicroStrategy’s earnings release and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The leading cryptocurrency climbed 2% to $71,048.36, while Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, jumped 5%.

Stocks tied to cryptocurrencies followed the upward trend, with Coinbase, a major crypto exchange, advancing 3%, and MicroStrategy, a company known for its significant bitcoin holdings, rising 5% in premarket trading. The last time Bitcoin approached this level was earlier this year in June, after hitting its all-time high of $73,797.68 in March. Although previous rallies above $70,000 were short-lived, current momentum is building as markets prepare for key financial and political events.

With the U.S. presidential election just days away, Bitcoin has traded within a narrow range between $55,000 and $70,000. However, the approaching Election Day on November 5 and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate policy decision on November 7 could serve as catalysts for a potential breakout. Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump has embraced the crypto industry, positioning himself as a pro-crypto candidate, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has been more reserved on the issue, leaving the sector divided on how her presidency might impact the industry.

Investors are also closely monitoring earnings from Coinbase and MicroStrategy, both scheduled for Wednesday. MicroStrategy, often viewed as a proxy for bitcoin due to its large holdings, has seen its longest winning streak since 2010, with Monday’s closing price being its highest since March 15, 2000.

Bitcoin has surged 5% over the past week, putting it on track to close October with a 12% gain. The rise has been fueled by significant inflows into bitcoin ETFs, contributing to the cryptocurrency’s positive momentum as the month draws to a close.