Bitcoin hits $30,000 for first time

Published January 2, 2021 8:41pm ET



The cryptocurrency Bitcoin soared to its highest-ever level as the asset continues a weekslong rally.

Bitcoin was trading at more than $33,000 at one point on Saturday, and over the course of the year, increased 300% in value as more people flocked to invest in the blockchain currency. A lot of that growth occurred recently, with Bitcoin increasing by 50% since hitting $20,000 about two weeks ago.

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