Categories: TECH NEWS

Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time


Read Time: 2 minutes

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above $60,000 (£43,100), continuing its record-breaking run.

Bitcoin – which has more than tripled in value since the end of last year – has been powered on by well-known companies adopting it as a method of payment.

But some analysts said this latest surge came in part due to the huge US stimulus package approved this week.

Bitcoin’s total market value last month exceeded $1tn.

However, Bitcoin has a track record of wild price swings and has fallen sharply a number of times since it was created in 2009.

The recent spikes have been fuelled by big companies.

In February, Elon Musk revealed that his electric carmaker Tesla had bought $1.5bn worth of Bitcoin and would be accepting it as payment for its cars in future.

Mastercard also plans to accept certain cryptocurrencies as a form of payment while BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is exploring ways it can use the digital currency.

The Covid-19 pandemic has also played its part in Bitcoin’s price rise, as more people go online for shopping, moving further away from physical coins and notes.

Critics argue Bitcoin is less of a currency and more of a speculative trading tool that is open to market manipulation.

There is also concern over its environmental impact, with huge amounts of energy needed to conduct transactions.


Godfred Meba

Recent Posts

BBC Revealed that Togolese do not believe ECOWAS serves their interest

The British Broadcasting Corporation (#BBC) reports that a credible survey has revealed that a majority…

4 days ago

The US strikes on Iran will increase nuclear weapons proliferation

Vijay Prashad on why the US attack on Iran was illegal and why the attack…

4 days ago

Education Minister Announces GH¢40 Million Seed Funding for Nascent Public Universities

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, today announced a significant government commitment to bolster…

6 days ago

Global Percussion Icons Arrive in Ghana to Deepen Cultural Ties through the Arts

20th June, 2025- Accra, Ghana– “Professor Younge is not only bringing people to Ghana, but…

6 days ago

Police Arrest Fiive Suspects for Robbery at Dompim in the Western Region.

18/06/25 The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects for armed robbery at…

1 week ago

AUCB and HAEC Host Innovative 2025 Capstone Projects

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Africa University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in collaboration…

1 week ago