Bitcoin jumps to record on institutional investor demand


A visual representation of the virtual currency bitcoin. — AFP

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Bitcoin rallied to an all-time high on Friday, powered by demand from institutional investors and crypto-friendly policies from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

The world's largest cryptocurrency rose to a peak of $116,781.10 in the Asian session on Friday, taking its gains for the year so far to more than 24%. It was last trading at $116,563.11.

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