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Bitcoin's surge to $57,000 puts it within striking distance of all-time high
Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $57,000 Tuesday, putting it within striking distance of its all-time high as enthusiasm for the world’s largest cryptocurrency reached a level last seen during a 2021 boom. The price of the digital asset is now up as much as 10% on the week and 35% so far this year, due largely to excitement sparked by a series of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds that started trading in January. By topping $57,000, bitcoin touched its highest point since November 2021. The current rally is testing whether the price can be pushed closer to its all-time high of $68,789. That apex came six months before a ... (full story)