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Bitcoin (BTC), cryptocurrency prices rise due to central banks, halving

30 Apr Bitcoin (BTC), cryptocurrency prices rise due to central banks, halving

Posted at 07:38h in Bitcoin News by

Cryptocurrency prices surged on Thursday, led by a big jump in bitcoin. 

The entire market capitalization or value of cryptocurrencies jumped $35.3 billion in 24 hours as of 2.19 p.m. Singapore time, according to data from CoinMarketCap.com. 

Bitcoin, which accounts for most of that movement, was at $9,388.30 — or up 18.57% in the last 24 hours as of 2.03 p.m. Singapore time, Coindesk data showed. That’s the highest level since March 7. 

Cryptocurrencies saw two major bouts of selling in March amid the broader plunge in equity markets. But they have now recovered that ground. 

Industry participants attribute this to two factors — central bank monetary policy as well as an upcoming event known as bitcoin halving. 

Major central banks around the world have unveiled huge stimulus packages to cushion the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. They have also signaled their willingness to do more. This has been a factor behind the recent rise in stock markets in past few…

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