Bitcoin Price Rises to 69 Million Won... All-Time High

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The price of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin surged to the 69 million won range in a single leap, setting a new all-time high.

According to the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, as of 7:24 PM on the 13th, 1 Bitcoin is priced at 68,434,000 won.

On Upbit, Bitcoin rose to 66,999,000 won in the morning, setting a new record high, then fluctuated around 66 million won for a while.

Then, starting around 7:10 PM, it showed an upward trend and temporarily rose to 69,530,000 won.

On another exchange, Bithumb, Bitcoin was traded at 68,116,000 won as of 7:24 PM. It once rose to 68,252,000 won, setting its own record high.