Bitcoin is currently trading around $51,770, its highest level since December 2021. The rise has taken its market cap to $1 trillion. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, is up close to 4% at the time of writing, trading at around $2,746.
The rise in cryptocurrencies has seen exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares rally more than 10% on Wednesday, trading at $155.61. The stock initially hit a high of over $160 per share.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin mining companies Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT) and Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) have jumped, up 9% and 12%, respectively.
Source: Cryptocurrency - investing.com
