Bitcoin Surpasses $15,000 To Reach Fresh 2020 High

Bitcoin Surpasses $15,000 To Reach Fresh 2020 High

Bitcoin has surged lately, as the digital currency benefits from multiple tailwinds. (Photo by ... [+] Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)



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Bitcoin prices extended their recent gains today, continuing to rally and breaking through the $15,000 level to hit a new high for this year.

The world's most prominent digital currency reached $15,306.84 at 11:15 a.m. EST on CoinDesk.

At this point, the cryptocurrency was up close to 10% over roughly the last 24 hours, additional CoinDesk figures reveal.

The digital asset has been enjoying a great run this year, climbing more than 200% after falling below $4,000 back in March.

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