Bitcoin Just Reached an All-Time High, Above $125,000

Bitcoinjust hit a record high. The worlds largest(by market value) reached a new record price of $125,245.57, at 05:12 GMT today.

By this past Friday, Bitcoin had risen for eight consecutive sessions. Recently,saw significant inflows, perhaps related to investors concerns about the U.S. dollars simultaneous fall against other currencies. The government shutdown has created questions about the timing of employment and other data releases, as many federal agencies have been forced to temporarily close.

Year-to-date,by more than 27%