Bitcoin price surge continues

Bitcoin has reached new all-time high levels to trade above $35,000, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency continues its 2020 price surge


Bitcoin price (US$)

May 20
Exceeds $2,000 for first time since 2009 launch

Dec 17: $19,511
Reaches peak, before losing 70% of its value over course of following year

Jan 6: $35,842
Advances as much as 6%, surpassing previous high set on Jan 3

Dec 31: $28,946
Increase of around 400% since start of year, amid heightened interest from bigger investors

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Sources: Bloomberg, CoinDesk, The Economist
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