Bitcoin surged past an all-time high of $106,000 on Monday, demonstrating remarkable growth and breaking historical records.

This dramatic rise followed President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to create a US Bitcoin strategic reserve, akin to the country’s oil reserve. The announcement sparked optimism among cryptocurrency investors, driving Bitcoin to a record high of $106,533 before settling at $104,462, marking a 3.2% increase from the previous session.

Other cryptocurrencies also experienced gains, with ether rising 1.5% to $3,965.

“We’re in blue sky territory here. The next figure the market will be looking for is $110,000. The pullback that a lot of people were waiting for just didn’t happen, because now we’ve got this news,” said Tony Sycamore, an analyst at IG.

Investor confidence was further boosted by the integration of MicroStrategy into the Nasdaq 100 index. As a software company heavily invested in Bitcoin, its inclusion in the tech-heavy index is expected to attract more institutional inflows, according to Reuters.

The cryptocurrency market is also benefiting from speculation that the incoming Trump administration will create a favourable environment for digital assets. With Bitcoin leading the charge, the crypto space continues to gain prominence among investors eager to capitalize on its growing potential.

The latest developments signal a new era for cryptocurrencies as they enter mainstream finance with increased optimism and institutional backing.