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On Thursday, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exceeded $71,000, continuing a price surge that kicked off on Wednesday, driven by a significant wave of short liquidations.
The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, saw a 3.4% increase, reaching $71.7K at the time of reporting, marking a substantial 13% rise over the past week. This upward momentum coincides with developments in Washington.