Bitcoin Price Surge Continues, Passes $900 to Hit New 3-Year High

Bitcoin Price Surge Continues, Passes $900 to Hit New 3-Year High

Bitcoin prices have shot past $900, the latest move in a week of dramatic market increases. The digital currency’s price peaked at $911.99, according to data from the CoinDesk USD Bitcoin Price Index (BPI). Prices haven’t exceeded the $900 level since mid-January 2014, BPI data shows. At press time, the price is hovering around an average of $902.92. The development comes only two days after markets worldwide crossed the $800 mark, followed by additional action yesterday that saw the price exceed $870 before dipping. The rapidly climbing price has sparked headlines across major news....


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