Bitcoin tests $75k as Trump spurs U.S. regulatory hopes

On Friday, Bitcoin experienced a surge, reaching levels not seen since late May, following President Donald Trump's call for clearer cryptocurrency regulation. The digital currency and broader crypto markets benefited from increased risk appetite, following the Treasury Department's announcement of doubling bond buybacks to address rising yields.

Bitcoin surged 8.1% to $74,772.6, briefly hitting an intraday high of $75,591.6. The cryptocurrency was poised for nearly 19% increase that week, its best weekly performance since February 2024. It also broke out of a trading range of $60,000 to $70,000, which had prevailed for most of 2026. The rally was primarily driven by President Trump's urging of Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto industry.

However, the bill's passage remained uncertain due to disagreements over its categorization of cryptocurrencies and treatment of stablecoin yields. Other crypto stocks also advanced, tracking Bitcoin's rebound. Strategy Inc (MSTR) rose 7.8%, Circle Internet Group (CRCL) added 6.5%, while exchanges Bullish Inc (BLSH) and Coinbase Global (COIN) climbed 5.7% and 7.9%, respectively.

Miners Mara Holdings (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) also saw gains of 15.5% and 8.3%, respectively. The positive sentiment extended to Asian markets on Friday, with Japanese Bitcoin treasury Metaplanet Inc (3350) surging over 20%. The enthusiasm for Bitcoin was reflected in U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded funds, which saw inflows of about $1 billion that week, their best weekly inflow since January, according to SoSoValue data.