Bitcoin Recovers to $78,070 Following Democratic Sweep in US Midterms
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Bitcoin recovered to $78,070 on November 4, 2026, after the Democratic Party won control of both the House and the Senate in the US midterm elections. The Currency Analytics reported that the recovery followed a brief touch of a six-week low, as election results confirmed a shift in the balance of power for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term.
Analysts cited by Crypto Daily suggest that the Democratic sweep could lead to legislative gridlock, reversing earlier market fears that a Democratic victory would negatively impact crypto assets. While US Treasury yields and the dollar weakened, Bitcoin entered election day trading above its 200-day moving average, a technical position it did not hold during the previous three midterm cycles.
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Update: The crypto industry spent a total of $195.8 million in 2024 to secure a more favorable Congress. These efforts included $40 million directed at defeating a specific candidate who ultimately secured election victory despite the industry's opposition.
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Update: President Donald Trump accepted the midterm election results on November 4, 2026, while signaling his intent to use veto power against upcoming legislation. Following these remarks, cryptocurrency assets specifically linked to the President saw sharp declines despite the broader recovery in Bitcoin prices.
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Update: This price recovery on November 4, 2026, occurred despite institutional selling pressure, as spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded three consecutive days of outflows. This divergence highlights strong spot market demand offsetting the declining appetite in regulated funds during the election period.