Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 for the first time, fueled by optimism surrounding political and regulatory support from US president-elect Donald Trump. The cryptocurrency has risen over 40% since Trump's election, with the nomination of crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the SEC further boosting investor confidence.This surge marks a significant turnaround for the sector, which faced a crisis just two years ago following the FTX collapse. Now, industry leaders anticipate a "golden era" for crypto under the Trump administration, expecting favorable regulations to attract substantial investments from major asset managers.