Bitcoin (BTC) price surged on March 19 to surpass the $28,000 zone, marking a 16% boost in value in the past 7-days, according to Cointelegraph’s MarketPro data. 

At the time of writing, the leading cryptocurrency is trading at $28,063, a 2.4% increase in the past 24 hours. The price reached $28,459 at its highest point during the day, before trading at $26,877 during the day’s low.

Overall this week, Bitcoin has gained over 37% against the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin’s market capitalization added $194 billion in 2023, representing a 66% gain year-to-date, outperforming Wall Street banks stocks especially as fears of a global banking crisis are rising. Bitcoin is rising about 65% versus S&P 500’s 2.5% gains and Nasdaq’s 15% decline in 2023.

United States bank valuations have slid amid the ongoing fear surrounding regional banks in the country afte last week’s developments, including the shut down of Silvergate, followed by regulators’ subsequent takeover of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank.

Related: Bitcoin levels to watc

Go to Source to See Full Article
Author: Ana Paula Pereira

Did you like this?
Tip BTC Newswire with Cryptocurrency

• Bitcoin
• Bitcoin Cash
• Ethereum
• Litecoin
• Monero
• ZCash

Donate Bitcoin to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some bitcoin:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate Bitcoin Cash to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send bitcoin:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate Ethereum to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some Ether:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate Litecoin to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some Litecoin:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate Monero to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some Monero:

Donate via Installed Wallet Copy

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details

Donate ZCash to BTC Newswire

Scan the QR code or copy the address below into your wallet to send some ZCash:

Copy ZCash Address

[X] Click Here to Hide Donation Details