Bitcoin surges to a new record high, topping $84,000

Bitcoin’s record-setting run in the wake of President-elect Trump’s election victory continued on Monday as the cryptocurrency surged past $84,000 to a new all-time high.

Bitcoin prices rose from under $80,500 to a new record of more than $84,500 and have risen over 17% since Nov. 6, when Trump sealed his return to the White House by defeating Democratic rival Vice President Kama