3 key reasons behind Bitcoin's record high today
Broader factors are helping too. Easing tensions between the US and China and a fresh Moody's downgrade of US debt have pushed some investors to see Bitcoin as a safer place for their money.Simply put, while crypto markets are always unpredictable, this record high has once again put Bitcoin in the spotlight. Traders and investors will now be watching closely to see if this rally can hold steady or if the price will slip back again, as it often has in the past.For now, Bitcoin holders are enjoying the ride, and hoping this is just the beginning of another big bull run.- EndsMust Watch
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