Bitcoin cryptocurrency continues its skyrocketing rise, topping $ 19,000 for the first time since December 2017.

According to Arabiyanet, Bitcoin has risen since the beginning of this year by nearly 150% to record its highest level in more than 3 years, amid expectations that it will achieve levels Standard

According to CoinMarket Cap data, the total market value of digital currencies rose by 14% within a week, winning about $ 69.2 billion, after the total market value of digital currencies rose From the level of 498.2 billion dollars in trading last Tuesday to the level of 561.4 billion dollars in morning trading.

and digital currencies have gained more momentum recently, with the increasing institutional interest in them and their adoption by some companies, especially PayPal.

and cryptocurrencies benefited from the Corona crisis as a safe haven and a hedge against inflation after governments and central banks pumped huge stimulus packages, to succeed in surpassing gold in performance this year. During the current year, the price of gold rose by 22.46%, gaining about $ 447, after the price of an ounce rose from the level of $ 1500 at the beginning of 2020 trading to the level of $ 1837 in yesterday's trading.