Bitcoin climbs to $US105,000 on strategic reserve hopes

A Bitcoin logo seen on a smartphone (file image)
A market analyst believes bitcoin may soon hit the $US110,000 mark in its record-breaking run. -AAP Image

Bitcoin has surged to a record high above $US105,000 in early Asian trade, boosted by comments from president-elect Donald Trump that suggested he plans to create a US bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve.

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