Bitcoin
Bitcoin has risen beyond $50,000 for the first price in more than two years, as investors believe that US authorization of broader trade in the cryptocurrency will boost demand.
According to Bloomberg data, the advance on Tuesday reached as high as $50,328, its biggest level since late 2021. Observers were positive about the situation.
The cryptocurrency has experienced a surge in recent months, fueled by predictions that US lawmakers will authorize the development of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that follow the market and allow the general public to invest in Bitcoin without physically acquiring it.
After initially falling in response to Washington’s green light last month, bitcoin has risen by around 25% since January 22.
The currency remains significantly below its all-time high of about $69,000 in 2020, but the gain represents a rebound after a series of high-profile scandals and failures that rocked the crypto industry.
Bitcoin has also been supported by expectations that the US Federal Reserve would begin to lower interest rates this year as inflation falls.
The asset’s value has been pushed by the supply crunch that is projected next year as a result of an event known as halving. Bitcoin is generated — or mined — as a reward for powerful computers that solve complex problems.
However, the number of bitcoins is restricted, and the incentive is halved every four years. The next halving is due in May.
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