Bitcoin rose on Friday, extending its recent rally of new surges to unprecedented record high levels.
The biggest cryptocurrency rose by 6.78% over the next 24 hours to $55,584.60.
The digital currency has extended its gains over the past seven days to around 17.20%.
In addition, Bitcoin reassured its position as the world’s largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, with its market cap exceeding $1 trillion and reaching $1.038 trillion.