For the first time in its history, Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 barrier on Thursday, amid a record surge following US President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he had chosen one of the most prominent advocates of digital currencies to head the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Radio France Internationale reported that the price of Bitcoin reached its historic peak hours after Trump announced his nomination of Paul Atkins, the former Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission
Atkins is known for his pro-deregulation stance on financial markets, especially those related to cryptocurrencies
The radio explained that there is a state of uncertainty about the future, as the digital currency market is witnessing great fluctuations, while some expect the gains to continue