Bitcoin Bitcoin -0.2% and cryptocurrencies have surged higher, boosted by fears swirling over out-of-control government spending and former U.S. president Donald Trump's crypto bombshell.

Cryptocurrencies, most notably Bitcoin, rose further after Tesla and SpaceX’s Elon Musk endorsed cryptocurrencies. In a recent campaign rally for the former Pre

Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has stirred speculation in the cryptocurrency world by transferring nearly all of its Bitcoin holdings—valued at approximately $765 million—to unknown wallets. This action raises questions about whether the electric vehicle manufacturer is planning to sell its Bitcoin.

Elon Musk still believes crypto is valuable, and this alone helps the industry see a massive performance boost.

Elon Musk was asked about the XRP Ledger on Sunday, but he dodged the question and instead talked about crypto in general as a defensive force against centralized control.