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US media: Trump takes credit for himself, sends a message to congratulate bitcoin enthusiasts

According to the Associated Press, the price of bitcoin broke through the $100,000 mark for the first time this week, and Trump's election as president of the United States has largely contributed to the acceleration of bitcoin's rise. Hours before bitcoin officially rose six figures, Trump said he intended to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as the next chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hours after bitcoin reached the milestone, Trump took "credit" on his social media platform Truth Social, writing a congratulatory message. He wrote: "Congratulations to bitcoin enthusiasts!! $100,000!! You are welcome!!! Together we will make America great again!" However, analysts warn that the risky asset is not for everyone, it is volatile, unpredictable and driven by speculation. Bitcoin quickly rebounded after falling to about $91,000 on Friday.