The world's leading cryptocurrency may reach $160,000 later this year, and even jump to $240,000 in a best-case scenario, according to an expert.

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, approached the previous session's record high on Tuesday in choppy trading as the top U.S. markets regulator unveiled a plan to overhaul rules for the sector.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has revealed that former U.S. President Donald Trump is excited about the idea of a strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Calamos Investments, a global investment management firm, is launching a suite of protected Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offering investors exposure to Bitcoin while managing volatility risks.

Bitcoin price pushed back above $106,000 as traders shook off their disappointment with President Trump’s choice to not issue a crypto-related executive order.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies recoiled after Trump's first set of policies following inauguration did not refer to this asset class.

Bitcoin surged to over $109,000 before Donald Trump's inauguration, as the crypto sector awaits major action from him.

Binance CEO Richard Teng told CNBC he sees “much clearer regulation” in the U.S. this year, adding this will be supportive for crypto markets.

This means that a conservative view is for Bitcoin to rise almost 900% to reach gold's market cap. But it's reasonable to expect the digital asset's price to increase even more over time. That makes buying Bitcoin while it's at $95,000 a once-in-a-decade opportunity.

The price of bitcoin has surged to over $109,000 just hours ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by him soon after he takes office.

Gary Gensler has described crypto as the Wild West and one observer said markets are likely to see just that under new leadership in D.C.