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Why Is Bitcoin (BTC) Price Rallying Today?

Explore why Bitcoin price is up today. Will Bitcoin (BTC) touch $100,000 historic level ahead of Trump's secret announcement?
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Why Is Bitcoin (BTC) Price Rallying Today?

Highlights

  • Bitcoin price surged from $95,700 to $99,400 in eight hours after Trump's announcement.
  • Bitcoin is currently trading at $98,914.35 with a 2.52% today with forecasts of increased volatility.
  • Analysts divided on Trump's announcement impact, some see potential for sustained uptrend if buyers defend $100,000 level

Donald Trump’s hinted at a “big announcement” on May 8 at 10 AM ET, which catalyze Bitcoin (BTC) price rally to nearly $100k. Will this news-driven rally push BTC price to $100k?

Trump’s comment has caused Ethereum price to shoot 6%, which is also seen across other altcoins in the crypto market today.

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Why is Bitcoin Price Up Today?

Bitcoin price today trades at $101,440.0 on 6 PM. In the past 24 hours, BTC is up 4.88% with a daily high of $101,784.0 on November 4.

As noted above, Donald Trump said.

“Big news conference tomorrow, 10 am EST in the Oval Office.”

Trump also added that this would be regarding a major trade deal with a “big and highly respected country.”

*bitcoin price updated as of 6 PM.

Despite Trump’s trade war and building macroeconomic pressure, the BTC trades at $101,440.0 after bouncing 1.38% in the early Asian session. The optimism can be attributed to massive spot Bitcoin ETF inflows that have crossed the $3 billion mark in the past two weeks.

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Will BTC Hit $100k Today?

Bitcoin price exploded from $95.7k to $99.4k in just eight hours, but is currently undergoing correction and is down 0.65% from the local top. May in the crypto community believe this sudden rally could be market front-running the announcement, which may cause a sell-the-news event.

BTC/USDT 3-minute chart

Loma, a well-known crypto influencer, said,

“common sense traders, like me, mostly sidelined and in shambles.”

The analyst went on to suggest that Trump was “blatantly manipulating the markets higher.”

As for BTC price, revisiting the $100k psychological level is uncertain. While volatility from the news may lead to a brief retest of $100,000, buyers must defend and retain this level for a sustained uptrend. Until Trump’s announcement, Bitcoin price predictions are neither bullish nor bearish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What triggered Bitcoin's recent price rally?

Donald Trump's hint at a "big announcement" on May 8 at 10 AM ET sparked a Bitcoin price rally to nearly $100,000.

Will Bitcoin hit $100,000 today?

It's uncertain whether Bitcoin will sustainably hit $100,000, as the price is currently undergoing correction.

What is driving the optimism in the crypto market?

Massive spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and potential impact of Trump's announcement.
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Akash Girimath

Senior Cryptocurrency Analyst & Market Strategist Engineer-turned-analyst Akash Girimath delivers data-driven insights on cryptocurrency markets, DeFi, and blockchain technology for platforms like AMBCrypto and FXStreet. Specializing in technical analysis, on-chain analytics, and risk management, he empowers institutional investors and retail traders to navigate market volatility and regulatory shifts. A hands-on strategist, Akash merges active crypto portfolio management with research on Web3, NFTs, and tokenomics. At AMBCrypto, he led cross-functional teams to redesign content frameworks, achieving record-breaking traffic growth through scalable editorial strategies. His analyses dissect market sentiment, investment strategies, and price predictions, blending macroeconomic trends with real-world trading expertise. Known for mentoring analysts and optimizing workflows for high-impact reporting, Akash’s work is cited across global crypto publications, reaching 500k+ monthly readers. Follow his insights on YouTube, X, and LinkedIn for cutting-edge perspectives on decentralized ecosystems and crypto innovation.

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