As Bitcoin's ascent continues, it clearly intends to beat $10,000 in the near future.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Bitcoin, one of the most popular cryptocurrencies based on blockchain technology, has renewed its historic record value, trading at over $9,500 on Monday morning.
At various exchange trading platform, such as Bitfinex, OKCoin, and Poloniex, Bitcoin rose from around $9,500 to over $9,700.
According to the Bitstamp exchange, Bitcoin hit a new record high of $9,683.35; it surged 4.5 percent on Monday.
According to exchange site Coindesk, the total market capitalization on the cryptocurrency market for the first time exceeded $300 billion and amounted to $300.5 billion
Bitcoin is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, which have no material form and allow users to make payments for goods and services online. It was introduced in 2009 as an independent alternative to government-backed currencies.
Source: Sputnik News