Bitcoin Surges Above $30,000 Mark, Sparking Talk of Another Cryptocurrency Boom
Bitcoin's value has risen above $30,000 for the first time since June 2021, which has led to discussions about a potential cryptocurrency boom.
However, the token is still considerably lower than its all-time high of $68,000 in November 2021 and where it stood before the collapse of the Terra stablecoin led to a "crypto winter."
Despite this, bitcoin's recent steady increase in value has sparked renewed interest from both retail and institutional investors.
Some investors have turned to bitcoin as a way of protecting themselves against fears of a potential collapse of the traditional "fiat" economy.
However, the sharp increase in bitcoin's value has also led to concerns about market manipulation.
While some attribute the recent increase to a lack of a clear catalyst, others have speculated that it may be due to renewed investor confidence and bullish market conditions.