Bitcoin ascends on Trump election win

Bitcoin leaped as investors sought refuge in the virtual currency following Donald Trump's monumental victory in the recent US presidential election.

Bitcoin prices climbed to $742.96 on Wednesday, up 4.6%, within striking distance of the $777 it touched before Brexit. The digital currency reached near its 35-month high against the British pound despite a global sell-off.

Bitcoin, often considered as one of the most perilous and volatile assets in the world, has been shaped by its erratic movement. In 2013, the cryptocurrency's price surged from less than $10 to more than $1,000. However, its value plummeted prior to a downfall of Mt. Gox after a cyber attack where several users lose thousands.

But growing confidence in bitcoin and global skepticism about other assets have seen its value almost double since the beginning of the year.

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