Bitcoin extended its gains Sunday, February 21st, jumping to a new peak as it continued its rally for two months, raising its market value to more than $ 1 trillion on Friday.
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency jumped to a new record high of $58,354, with weekly gains of about 20%.
Bitcoin has risen nearly 100% this year.
The gains have fueled signs that they are being accepted by big investors and mega companies such as Tesla, MasterCard and New York Mellon.