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Bitcoin Tops 100K for First Time as Putin-Linked Support Raises Eyebrows
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Published on 24 April 2026
A new backer appears to have tipped the scale
Bitcoin has crossed $100,000 for the first time, surging up to 6.59% in 24 hours and sparking fresh momentum across crypto markets. The rally is being tied to support from a newly cited backer, raising questions about how geopolitics, including a Putin connection, may be influencing investor sentiment and demand at this milestone.
- Bitcoin hits $100,000 for the first time
- Price jumps up to 6.59% in 24 hours
- Rally is linked to backing from a newly identified supporter
- Putin connection adds a geopolitical twist
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