Bitcoin settles around $56,000 after record $61,000 over weekend
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, surged to a record $61,000 (+/- R900,000) at the weekend. The controversial cryptocurrency seems to be gaining traction with more investors on a daily basis, with influential tech heavyweights such as Elon Musk sticking his hand up and declaring himself a fan. His electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, has bought $1.5bn worth of the cryptocurrency. Still, many remain sceptical of bitcoin. Despite the record high, it ‘retreated in the following days’, according to reporter Eric Lam. Speaking to Bloomberg, Luno’s Vijay Ayyar says the volatility is due ‘to investors taking some profit after Bitcoin’s recent run’. – Jarryd Neves