Bitcoin’s climb toward the $100,000 milestone accelerated on Thursday, fueled by investor optimism over a potentially more crypto-friendly regulatory stance under President-elect Donald Trump. The cryptocurrency surpassed $99,300 for the first time during European trading, gaining roughly 4% on the day. It has more than doubled in value this year and surged about 40% in the two weeks since Trump’s election, alongside a wave of pro-crypto lawmakers securing seats in Congress. The rise in Bitcoin’s futures basis, a key measure
