Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, saw a surge in value following news of an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. The incident occurred during a political rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, and Trump was reported to be in good condition after the shooting.
According to multiple sources, Bitcoin's price rose by approximately 2% following the shooting incident. This increase came as speculation grew that Trump's chances of winning the upcoming presidential election had increased due to the event.
Trump has previously expressed his support for cryptocurrencies and has been seen as a pro-crypto figure in the political landscape. His re-election odds, which had been lagging behind those of President Joe Biden according to PredictIt data, saw a significant boost following the shooting incident.
The price of Bitcoin had been struggling to break above the $60,000 mark in recent days before the shooting incident. However, with Trump's re-election odds on the rise and investor sentiment shifting in response to the news, Bitcoin was able to breach this level and reach a 10-day high of $60,423 on Bitstamp.
Despite this surge in value, some traders were cautious about the sustainability of the rally. With CME Group Bitcoin futures showing a significant gap between current prices and previous settlements, there was a risk that the market could experience a sharp correction if sentiment shifted once again.
Traders and analysts were closely watching developments in both the stock market and Bitcoin price action as they assessed the potential for further gains. With Trump's re-election odds continuing to rise, however, many believed that Bitcoin could continue to benefit from this trend in the coming days.