Bitcoin continued to rise to a record high above $ 12,000

Bitcoin maintained its overnight momentum on Wednesday, rising to a record high of $ 12,205.46. The continuation started with the gains of the beginning of the year. At the beginning of the year, the bitcoin was less than 1,000 U.S. dollars against the U.S. dollar.

Bitcoins in Luxembourg Bitstamp trading platform up 4.35%, to 12,185.70 US dollars.