Bitcoin exchange rate exceeded $80 thousand for the first time

The price of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency reached a new historical high, reaching $80,000 on the afternoon of November 10, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange reported .

Soon after breaking the historical mark, the Bitcoin rate decreased slightly. The cryptocurrency is currently trading around $79,500. Coinmarketcap provides similar data.

Bitcoin began to actively rise in price against the backdrop of the US presidential election and expectations of the victory of Donald Trump, who supports cryptocurrencies. On the night of the vote count in the United States, the Bitcoin rate surpassed $75,000 for the first time.