Bitcoin reaches $80k; ADA founder reveals role under Trump Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of over $80,000 on November 10, 2024. The biggest crypto in the world saw a meteoric rise leading up to the US presidential election and a continuous surge in the days after Donald Trump’s victory. Key takeaways BTC's price soared to $80,000 largely due to renewed interest and optimism sparked by Trump's political influence and win.