Bitcoin rises back above $50,000

Reuters

05 September, 2021, 04:35 pm

Last modified: 05 September, 2021, 04:38 pm

Bitcoin rises back above $50,000

The world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is up 81% from this year's low of $27,734 on 4 January

Reuters

05 September, 2021, 04:35 pm

Last modified: 05 September, 2021, 04:38 pm

A collection of Bitcoin (virtual currency) tokens are displayed in this picture illustration taken December 8, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Illustration

A collection of Bitcoin (virtual currency) tokens are displayed in this picture illustration taken December 8, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Illustration

Bitcoin rose 0.49% to $50,188.4 at 1004 GMT on Sunday, adding $245.24 to its previous close.

The world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is up 81% from this year's low of $27,734 on Jan. 4.

Ether, the coin linked to the ethereum blockchain network, rose 1.16% to $3,932.07 on Sunday, adding $44.97 to its previous close.

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