Bitcoin Breaks $54,000 Barrier for First Time Since 2021, Eyes Historic Highs Ahead of Halving Event
The price of bitcoin has risen past the $54,000 threshold, now hovering at $54,446 per unit as of Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 2:37 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). This leading crypto asset has witnessed a growth of 4.5% in the las...
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