That is not exactly what happened.
In case you've forgotten, bitcoin price was around $38k back in January 2024 and by November it had already risen all the way up to $70k+, then after the US election concluded it went up higher to $90k+ meaning there is already a bigger rise pre US Election.
That was just 2024, the previous year (2023) was even better where price went from $15k all the way to $40k (160%).

What most people are forgetting these days is that bitcoin has been rising for a long time and even though there are "catalyst" events like the weird Trump hype, the main reason for the long term rise is something else. For example we are currently in the same rise during the old 4-year cycles marked by the 4-year halving where the [new] supply is cut by half.
Part of the recent rise was also the lowering of interest rates in a lot of different countries including USA which first alleviated the recession and secondly let the capital go back to other markets including bitcoin.

It's the same. As much as these things can be positive contributors to the rise, they can be negative contributors are well. But at the end of the day bitcoin rises in the long run because it has a capped supply and an increasing demand.
I don't think it is easy to predict what these guys will do. They have given lots of promises that look good on paper but then they are rich people who think about filling their own pockets not to help Bitcoin. We have to wait and see. For all we know Trump and Musk will create a new centralized shitcoin and try to sell that to people instead of Bitcoin and they may even ban bitcoin Chinese style.

There will be many unexpected crashes on the way toward the peak. Just go back and analyze the entire price chart for 2017 and see how many ups and downs bitcoin had going from below $1000 all the way to $20000 ATH.

Even if yes the emergence of Donald Trump may have allegedly sparked an increase in the price of Bitcoin I will still stand on the fact that Bitcoin is independent of any one and that includes any politicians.
Bitcoin enthusiast has existed even before Donald Trump show friendliness to Bitcoin and would still exists If Donald Trump suddenly shows hate towards Bitcoin.

I won't want to categorical say that the market is going to always go up just because Trump is in power, as we all know the market is volatile and can swing either ways. It's also imperative to know that this year was the expected year to bring about the bull run, and alot of events lead to where we are now not only the US general election.

A quick advice don't be fully lead by media, or politicians in your crypto-currency they both can easily pass wrong information so long as it favours their interests.

Its possible but I see the chance is already slim compared to what has happened in the history of bitcoin.

major dumps in the history are as follows.

Exchange hacks (Mt. Gox Breach, FTX Collapse).
Regulatory aspects ( China's Ban on bitcoin)
And lastly corrections were bitcoin have dropped significantly..  after the 2017 bull run bitcoin dropped $3,200, from $20k ATH.

I guess we’ve already gone through all the major news that caused those big dumps, and Bitcoin still survived. Now that the market has been strengthened by regulations, we might still see price dips in the future, but nothing as drastic as the massive dumps we’ve seen in the past. Bitcoin has proven its resilience, and the market is maturing as we are seeing now.

the $15.5k is PREVIOUS cycles low
however we are now entering the next cycle because we have passed the recent halving

with mining cost being alot more and reward being half what it was we should not see market drop to $15k ever again unless something drastic happened to the base cost on the planet of acquiring btc

I have another measure which is positive news, when it goes for more than 3 months without a single negative news it is time to sell.
This is almost the first month with positive news without any negative news.

It’s too early to exit. If this increase is tied to Trump’s policies and plans, it could take some time to fully play out since he hasn’t even taken office yet. However, if you want to secure profits, cashing out now wouldn’t be a bad move.

For me, though, I’m more focused on how far Bitcoin can rise. Like I said, it’s too early to worry about the bearish side. Let’s ride the hype for now and invest while the trend is still strong.

Yes, Bitcoin will maintain it's cycle as usual, what we are experiencing now is nothing different from our historical data. If we go back and check, the Q4 of every halving year is always a bullish season for the market. Nothing has changed, same pattern are being followed, we will be having our greatest ATH in 2025 before the market begins it's phases of bearish times, even Trump cannot change the process by making all times bullish, as we enjoy the pump, our minds should also be awaiting a dump.  

The dump cycle at which you are worried about is primarily the awaited moment another person is waiting to take advantage, Bitcoin can't cope without having a bearish phase.

There’s always a correction after a price rally because trader will need to take profit especially those who purchase lower price. It’s abnormal for the price to continuously grow without any correction because it will form a bubble which is not good in general.

I think the 90K to 100k price will be the next stable price range right after the correction. I’m positive that dump is imminent in able for the price can continuously grow since it will give way for new investors to enter because only few will be buying at ATH.

Trust the process. Bitcoin will grow long term.

Halving event still works with good effects to trigger Bitcoin bull market and a new market cycle. It's a little odd in this cycle by Bitcoin Spot ETF approvals in January but generally the market cycle repeats well.

Yes, you said the truth. The Bitcoin Inflation vs Time chart, and Equivalent Network Time can support your opinion.

• How is the 21 million bitcoin cap defined and enforced?
• Equivalent Network Time.