Cryptocurrency speculators kept Bitcoin in sight of the landmark $100,000 level in anticipation of further steps to support the sector by US President-elect Donald Trump.

President-elect Donald Trump's support for cryptocurrency has pushed several digital assets to skyrocket in price since his re-election. His position is solidified with his choice of close

Justin Sun, who recently made headlines for buying, then eating, a $6 million banana art piece, is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission on charges of fraud, market manipulation and other alleged violations.

That’s made it the third-biggest crypto by total valuation, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin, the world’s largest token, is up about 27% over the same period. While investors believe that all digital assets will benefit from Trump slashing regulation,