Bitcoin Hits $50K, Crypto Asset Jumps 200% in 3 Months, USD Shorts Touch a De...

Bitcoin Hits $50K, Crypto Asset Jumps 200% in 3 Months, USD Shorts Touch a De...

The price of bitcoin touched an all-time high surpassing the $50k handle on February 16, 2021. Cryptocurrency advocates celebrated the milestone as bitcoin has spiked more than 200% during the last 90 days and 400% against the U.S. dollar for the entire year. Bitcoin (BTC) has crossed the psychological $50,000 zone after fighting the region for more than 24 hours. The leading cryptocurrency, in terms of market capitalization, has gained more than 154% since the all-time high in December 2017. At around 7:37 a.m. (EST) bitcoin (BTC) hit $50,603 per unit on Tuesday. Bitcoin (BTC) touched....


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