Bitcoin Investment Trust Now Holding Over 100,000 Bitcoins

Bitcoin Investment Trust Now Holding Over 100,000 Bitcoins

SecondMarket and Bitcoin Investment Trust Barry Silbert released an interesting tidbit of information on Twitter on Thursday afternoon. The Bitcoin Investment Trust now holds over 100,000 bitcoins, worth over $37 million at the present exchange rate. Back in December, the Trust was valued at over $60 million - though the rate of exchange at that point was much higher than it is today. Big milestone today for Bitcoin Investment Trust - now holds over 100,000 bitcoin http://t.co/nBzlaGupy4 cc @BitcoinTrust. - Barry Silbert (@barrysilbert) April 10, 2014. The Bitcoin Investment Trust was....


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