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Bitcoin Tops $24.6K on Christmas Day, Sets New All-Time High
Bitcoin price hit $24,500 on Christmas Day, setting a new record high as the leading cryptocurrency’s ongoing rally continues.
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 10:48 a.m. Published Dec 25, 2020, 12:57 p.m.
"O, come all ye HODLers..." "Bitcoin we have seen on high..."
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Regardless of what song one wants to ruin, there's no denying bitcoin has been the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season, cutting through $24,500 on Christmas Day and setting another all-time high.
- The price of the leading cryptocurrency set a new all-time mark of $24,667.63 before falling back to $24,442.24, up 5.92% on the day.
- The record price comes a week to the day bitcoin set the prior record of $24,122.67.
- With the latest price increase, bitcoin's year-to-date percentage gains have grown to over 240%.
"So have yourself a merry little Bitmas..."
Sorry, couldn't resist one more. Happy holidays, everyone!
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