For the first time in five months, Bitcoin soared to its highest point, bolstering smaller cryptocurrencies along with it. This came after a major order by an anonymous buyer. A frenzy of computer-driven trading ensued, and Bitcoin jumped 20 percent. In fact, it hit $5,000 for the first time since mid-November of 2018.

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