Bitcoin (BTC), the world's leading cryptocurrency, surpassed a market capitalization of $1 trillion for the first time in two years, also breaking through the $52,000 mark.
The recent one jump of Bitcoin can be attributed to the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, which made it easier for investors to access Bitcoin without direct ownership. Since launching, these ETFs have accumulated over $10 billion in assets under management, indicating strong investor demand and a reduction in outflows from Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).
ARK Invest considers Bitcoin as a potential successor to gold, citing its resilience to economic uncertainties such as inflation and rising interest rates.
Shares of some crypto companies also rose in parallel with the digital asset rally. Among the top performers this year are CleanSpark ( CLSK ), Nvidia ( NVDA ), Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ), Marathon Digital Holdings ( MARA ), and Iris Energy ( IREN ).
These stocks offer different investment opportunities within the cryptocurrency space, each with their own growth prospects and market positioning. However, investors are advised to do their own research on the sector before considering any investments. This article does not constitute financial advice.
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