So, here’s how my Sunday kicked off. Most days, I’m a night gym-goer, but on weekends, I like to get it done in the morning. Before heading out, I always check the news. And there it was: Bitcoin had cracked $80,000. That’s a nice little jump for everyone with some BTC in their portfolio. 

Honestly, this rise was kind of expected let’s hope it keeps climbing. Since Trump’s win in the U.S., Bitcoin has been on a solid upswing. Right after his win, BTC hit around $75,000, and now here we are, lounging on a Sunday, with it over $80,000 per coin. 

This boost seems tied to Trump 2.0’s crypto-friendly stance. He even recently “paid” for a burger with Bitcoin at a fast-food joint. Probably just for show, but still a strong statement. Trump’s approach to crypto is a serious shift from before, and Elon Musk likely had something to do with it. I must confess that, despite some minor political differences with Elon, I am a great admirer of his. He’s an extraordinary entrepreneur, a remarkable business leader, a revolutionary thinker, and someone who is changing the world through technology. In that regard, he is a fantastic role model. Also, he’s been a big crypto advocate and even adopted Dogecoin as his “currency.” 

Musk’s influence seems to have swayed Trump’s latest campaign, a big change from his previous crypto-skeptical administration. 

And for some numbers to back this up, Bitcoin started 2024 at around $43,836, and by November 10, it had jumped to about $80,333 — a rise of over 80% this year. Experts think the climb’s due to increased interest from major financial players, fresh investor optimism, Trump’s supportive stance, and Musk’s push. There’s even talk it might break $100,000 soon. 

Now, for anyone curious about my breakfast — I finished at the gym and decided to try something new: a vegan breakfast with some seriously good vegan dulce de leche. First time trying it, but wow, the flavor was legit. 

Catch you here next time, and hope you’re winning with BTC like some of us are right now.