“Bitcoin” rises by 5% .. and exceeds 20 thousand dollars for the first time in a week

passed Bitcoin, today, Tuesday, at 20 thousand dollars, for the first time in about a weekCryptocurrencies, along with other risk-sensitive assets, have rebounded in Asian trading.

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is up over 5% to $ 20,286.

Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency, rose 4% to reach a one-week high of $ 1,389.

The dollar eased slightly after hitting new highs on Monday as it rose 0.29% to yen 143.78, continuing its rally to its 24-year high when it hit 145.90 on Thursday.

But the dollar fell to 140.31 the same day after Japanese authorities stepped in and bought the yen for the first time since 1998.

The dollar index rose 0.76% to 114, and previously reached 114.58 for the first time since May 2002.

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