Bitcoin (CRYPTo: BTC) has reached a new milestone, soaring past $82,000, fueled by optimism over a potentially favorable regulatory environment following Donald Trump's election as U.S. president. The cryptocurrency has more than doubled from its earlier low of $38,505 this year, peaking at $82,368.

What Happened: Bitcoin-linked ETFs have mirrored this upward trend on Monday, as per Benzinga Pro. The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:BITB) rose by 6.67%, while the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (NYSE:GBTC) increased by 6.58%. Additionally, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) saw a 7.21% rise.

In contrast, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) experienced a slight decline of 0.61%, yet its associated ETFs showed positive movement.

The ProShares Ether ETF (NYSE:EETH) climbed by 8.28%, the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (NYSE:ETHW) went up 7.09%, and the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:ETHA) increased by 8.42%.

The election of Trump has sparked speculation about a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment, which could pave the way for further adoption and integration of digital currencies.

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