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# Bitcoin breaks the $50k psychological barrier
- URL: https://btcpeers.com/bitcoin-breaks-the-50k-psychological-barrier/
- Published: 2021-02-16T16:03:22.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-24T15:58:37.000Z
- Author: John Williams
- Tags: News, #saudu

Bitcoin has set a new all-time high at over $50,000\. The world’s largest [cryptocurrency](https://btcpeers.com/what-is-the-best-cryptocurrency-to-invest-in/) by market cap broke the $50k psychological barrier on Tuesday, eventually reaching a high of $50,600.

Shortly after hitting $50k, Bitcoin retraced to the $48k region. As of press time, the digital asset was exchanging hands at $49,400\. With a new ATH in sight, Bitcoin’s market cap is closer to toppling one trillion; about $80 billion shy of the benchmark.

Although $50k seems like such a big deal, Bitcoin needed to rise by only 3.2% to hit the benchmark. For the past few days, prices have been moving sideways with a general upward bias.

The legacy currency surpassed $40k for the first time on January 7\. It took a little over a month to surpass $50,000\. With $50k in its coffers, $65k could be the next stop.

Meanwhile, the rise to $50k may not be unconnected with MicroStrategy’s announcement of an upcoming $690 million purchase from the sales of senior convertible notes.

While Bitcoin is setting new highs, Ethereum is struggling to keep up. Although the second-largest digital asset has had an amazing year, Bitcoin is clearly leading for now. Bitcoin is enjoying wider adoption from corporates and even city governments like Miami.