Breaking news: Bitcoin is gonna be hugeee! Bitcoin prices have soared under President Trump. They've increased 125 percent since the start of 2017 alone! Bitcoin hit a high of $2,251.61 midday Monday after eclipsing the $2,000 barrier over the weekend, according to CoinDesk data. Bitcoin has benefitted from Wall Street taking a hit in regards to Trump and his firing of former FBI director James Comey. Another reason the price has gone up because Bitcoin is not regulated by any government.