Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $71,000 on Bitstamp, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency’s journey, APA-Economics reports.

Before reaching its new peak, Bitcoin recorded its highest weekly candle close ever at $69,062 on Bitstamp. In the meantime, the price of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency recently surged above the $4,000 level.

Source: Azeri-Press news agency