Newsflash: Bitcoin Price Scales a New Year-High

Newsflash: Bitcoin Price Scales a New Year-High

The Bitstamp Price Index confirmed a new year-high price for Bitcoin at $334.05, this morning. The peak is yet another milestone for the cryptocurrency which has been on a steady upward trajectory predominantly since September. The year-high peak struck at 07:11 UTC and has since dropped to $322.780 at the time of publishing. For a live Bitcoin Price chart, click here.


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