https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/feb/16/bitcoin-surges-through-key-50000-level-in-european-trading > Cryptocurrency value up 75% since start of year spurred by prominent business people > Bitcoin soared through the key $50,000 level on Tuesday for the first time as the growing acceptance of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency among large banks and investment funds continued to draw in mainstream investors.