Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most sought-after cryptocurrency, advanced 26.4 percent from its yearly low of $3,2950.72 hit on Jan. 24. Cryptocurrencies are considered a haven from economic sanctions imposed on Swiss banks by removing them from the SWIFT system.
Ether, linked to the Ethereum blockchain, rose 8.06 percent, to $2828.88 today, an increase of $210.91 from its previous closing price.