The cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued its skyrocketing rise to surpass the barrier of 34 thousand dollars for the first time in Sunday's trading, after it broke the barrier of 30 thousand dollars only yesterday.

According to Arabiya Net, Bitcoin rose by about 8% in today's trading, after hikes of 9% yesterday amid the closure of almost all other markets during the first weekend in 2021.

The largest and most traded digital currency in the world rose by more than 300% over the past year, and also recorded a 50% increase during the month of December only when it broke the $ 20,000 barrier. For the first time.

and the price of Bitcoin surpassed the level of 29 thousand dollars last Thursday, as the value of the digital currency almost quadrupled during the year of the pandemic in light of the increased interest from large investors and small alike .

And according to Thursday's trading, the most popular cryptocurrency in the world touched the level of $ 29,300 before dropping 0.67% to $ 28,774.36, then rose again yesterday Saturday.

and according to the latest prices before the trade, Bitcoin has gained 50% since it broke the $ 20,000 barrier for the first time on December 16th.