Over the past day, the first cryptocurrency has risen in price by 3%, and its capitalization has increased to $ 1.1 trillion
On the morning of October 15, the price of bitcoin on the Bitfinex crypto exchange exceeded $ 60 thousand for the first time since mid-April. Over the past day, the main cryptocurrency has risen in price by 3%. At 9:30 Moscow time, bitcoin is trading at $ 59.5 thousand. Cryptocurrency capitalization has increased to $ 1.1 trillion, according to CoinGecko. The share of bitcoin on the crypto market is 44.2%.
The last wave of Bitcoin growth started on September 29, from a local price minimum of $ 40.7 thousand. For more than two weeks, the cryptocurrency has risen in price by 47%. Its price is approaching its all-time high of $ 64.8 thousand, set in mid-April.
Previously, the B2C2 analytical company reported that the rise in the value of bitcoin in early October was caused by the increased demand for cryptocurrency from institutional investors. Analysts say the market has been "actively biased towards buyers" in recent weeks.