Bitcoin hits new high at over $19,860, surges over 150% in 2020
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin on Monday briefly surged to record a new all-time high at more than $19,860 after three years. Bitcoin's previous record of $19,665 was set in December 2017. The virtual currency fell as low as $3,136 within 12 months of hitting the previous record. The latest development pushes this year's Bitcoin surge to more than 150%.