Bitcoin price jumped over 8% to a record $75,371.69, surpassing its previous high of $73,797.98

Trump pledged to make the US “the bitcoin superpower of the world”.

Trump also said he plans to put billionaire Elon Musk in charge of an audit of governmental waste.

The price of bitcoin has closely followed Trump’s position in the polls and on betting markets

During his presidency, Trump referred to cryptocurrencies as a scam, but has since radically changed his position.