Trump’s re-election is fuelling Bitcoin surge: Insights from Jaltech’s Jason Welz

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Jason Welz, Head of Digital Assets at Jaltech, discusses Bitcoin's recent surge, attributing it partly to Trump’s re-election, which may lead to relaxed crypto regulations. Institutional interest is also driving Bitcoin’s appeal as a “trustless” asset. While optimistic, Welz advises cautious investment, suggesting a portfolio allocation of 2–5% for average investors.

11 Nov 2024 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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