China and US Set to Meet: Bitcoin Briefly Jumps Above $97,000

On Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025, Bitcoin briefly rose above the $97,000 level in Asian trading sessions. This surge was influenced by several factors, including positive developments in US-China trade relations.

US-China Trade Talks

The Bitcoin rally coincided with official announcements from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that they were set to meet with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland.

This first ice-breaker meeting since President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China instilled optimism in the market.

The chart illustrates the rapid increase in value leading up to this point, influenced by the positive news regarding trade talks.

The Subsequent Market Position

After briefly exceeding $97,000, Bitcoin slightly retreated and is trading around $96,500 at the time of writing.

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