加密貨幣產業感覺到「一隻手被綁在背後」即將結束，比特幣上漲 9%

由於早期結果顯示川普即將獲勝，這一最大的數位資產上漲了 9%，至 75,372 美元（70,391 歐元）。

As early results indicated a landslide victory for Mr Trump, the largest digital asset experienced a surge of up to 9pc, reaching $75,372 (€70,391).

由於早期結果表明川普取得了壓倒性勝利，最大的數位資產上漲了 9%，達到 75,372 美元（70,391 歐元）。

By 10:40am yesterday morning, it was trading at just below $74,000 as networks announced Mr Trump's victory, paving the way for his second term in the White House.

截至昨天上午 10:40，隨著網絡宣布川普獲勝，為他在白宮的第二個任期鋪平道路，其交易價格略低於 74,000 美元。

The last peak occurred in March, driven by investor enthusiasm over inflows into US bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

最後一次高峰出現在 3 月份，受到投資者對流入美國比特幣交易所交易基金的熱情推動。

Many view Bitcoin as a Trump trade due to the former president's embrace of digital assets during his campaign, following a major push by the industry.

許多人將比特幣視為川普的交易，因為前總統在競選期間在該行業的大力推動下擁抱了數位資產。

Crypto ascended to the upper echelons of politics by deploying a vast campaign-finance war chest to advance its agenda.

加密貨幣透過部署龐大的競選資金來推進其議程，從而登上了政治的上層。

Mr Trump promised to establish the US as the crypto capital of the world, create a strategic bitcoin stockpile, and appoint regulators who champion digital assets.

川普承諾將美國打造成世界加密貨幣之都，建立戰略性比特幣儲備，並任命支持數位資產的監管機構。

On the other hand, Ms Harris expressed support for a regulatory framework for the industry, while the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Biden administration undertook a clampdown through numerous enforcement actions.

另一方面，哈里斯女士表示支持該行業的監管框架，而拜登政府領導下的證券交易委員會（SEC）則透過大量執法行動進行了打壓。

After speaking to supporters in West Palm Beach, Donald Trump holds hands with former first lady Melania Trump (Lynne Sladky/AP)

在西棕櫚灘向支持者發表演說後，唐納德·川普與前第一夫人梅拉尼婭·川普握手（林恩·斯拉德基/美聯社）

"The crypto industry feels like it's been operating with one hand tied behind its back for years, and it senses that might be coming to an end," said Matthew Hougan, chief investment officer of Bitwise Asset Management. "People are starting to position for the next few years in crypto."

Bitwise 資產管理公司首席投資長 Matthew Hougan 表示：“加密貨幣行業感覺多年來一直在用一隻手綁在背後運作，並且感覺這種情況可能即將結束。” “人們開始為未來幾年的加密貨幣定位。”

In Ohio, Republican car dealer and blockchain entrepreneur Bernie Moreno triumphed over Democratic incumbent and Senate Banking Chair Sherrod Brown, securing a senate seat.

在俄亥俄州，共和黨汽車經銷商和區塊鏈企業家伯尼·莫雷諾（Bernie Moreno）擊敗了民主黨現任議員、參議院銀行業主席謝羅德·布朗（Sherrod Brown），獲得了參議院席位。

Crypto titans spent around $40m to defeat Mr Brown - a long-standing sceptic of the industry - highlighting the impact of their political expenditures.

加密貨幣巨頭花費了約 4000 萬美元來擊敗長期以來對該行業持懷疑態度的布朗先生，這凸顯了他們政治支出的影響。

The prospect of friendlier US crypto rules led to gains across the digital-asset market. Second-ranked token Ether gained about 8pc. Dogecoin, a meme-crowd favourite championed by Trump supporter Elon Musk, rallied 31pc at one point.

美國加密貨幣規則更加友善的前景導致整個數位資產市場上漲。排名第二的代幣以太幣上漲了約 8%。川普支持者 Elon Musk 倡導的狗狗幣 (Dogecoin) 一度上漲了 31%。

Digital-asset companies frequently lamented the failure of officials under President Joe Biden to establish a clear new legal framework for the emerging market.

數位資產公司經常對喬·拜登總統領導下的官員未能為新興市場建立明確的新法律框架表示遺憾。

SEC Chair Gary Gensler asserted that existing regulations apply and repeatedly described the sector as being rife with fraud and misconduct. The agency cracked down on crypto following a 2022 market rout that triggered numerous collapses, including the bankruptcy of Sam Bankman-Fried's fraudulent FTX exchange.

SEC 主席 Gary Gensler 堅稱現有法規適用，並多次稱該行業充斥著欺詐和不當行為。 2022 年市場暴跌引發了多起崩盤，包括 Sam Bankman-Fried 的欺詐性 FTX 交易所破產，該機構對加密貨幣進行了打擊。

"The first test of [Trump’s] credibility to watch out for is whether he will deliver on his promise to fire Gensler on his first day in office," said Le Shi, Hong Kong managing director at market making firm Auros.

做市商 Auros 香港董事總經理樂石表示，“對川普可信度的第一個考驗是，他是否會履行在上任第一天解僱詹斯勒的承諾。”

Bitcoin has risen 75pc in 2024, outperforming assets like stocks and gold.

2024 年，比特幣上漲了 75%，表現優於股票和黃金等資產。

Following their launch at the beginning of the year, US spot-bitcoin ETFs, offered by issuers like Blackrock and Fidelity Investments, have attracted a net inflow of $23.5bn - among the most successful new ETFs in history.

繼今年年初推出後，由 Blackrock 和 Fidelity Investments 等發行人提供的美國現貨比特幣 ETF 已吸引了 235 億美元的淨流入，躋身史上最成功的新 ETF 之列。