The Ethereum price is also up this morning, sitting at around $1,888 after rising five per cent since yesterday morning.
All eyes this week will be on the incoming inflation data for May from the US, which could provide more indication about future interest rate rises.
We share tips, stories and ideas on how to encourage others to try Bitcoin for the first time.
The total spot trading volume reported by all exchanges over the last 24 hours was $25,628,799,316 billion.
It’s definitely tempting to get swept up in the excitement, but please heed these words of caution: Do your own research, only invest what you can afford, and make good decisions.