Bitcoin hits new high as investor appeal widens

Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high – breaking through $111,000 for the first time. It means every single person who has bought it since 2009 (and held onto it) will be sitting on a profit. The surge follows a pretty dramatic 2025 for Bitcoin (BTC), with Donald Trump’s presidency making this digital asset even more volatile than usual. Money latest: How travel insurance costs can spike BTC had first managed to hit $109,000 on 20 January – the day Mr Trump was inaugurated – with investors hopeful that he would introduce a slew of pro-crypto policies. Despite the…