First, it went over $20,000 (approximately Rs. 14.6 lakhs). Then 10 days later, it broke over $25,000 (roughly Rs. 18.2 lakhs), and then, with hardly taking a breath, it went across $30,000 (approximately Rs. 21.9 lakhs). Now only a few times into 2021, the price of Bitcoin has gone across $40,000 (approximately Rs. 29.2 lakhs).

Nil's new digital currency in the month later crossed $20,000 (approximately Rs. 14.6 lakhs) — there's been no main modification in how it can be used. Even though some investors are currently using the extremely volatile currency as a “store of value," that is usually a heading saved for safe-haven funds like gold and other valuable metals. 

Media responsiveness to its increase has only added fuel to the assembly. Hence the depositors in digital currencies and trades that skill or “mine” them are attentive people to be unsure of Bitcoin's current increase and to be secure for a share of volatility. 

It's been a rough ride for Bitcoin the last three years. The digital currency completed its big Wall Street introduction in December 2017, when the main futures exchanges moved out of Bitcoin futures. The care drove Bitcoin to unevenly $19,300 (approximately Rs. 14.1 lakhs), a then overlooked of worth for the currency. 

Then it all disappeared. The currency's value plunged abruptly in 2018, and by December of that year, Bitcoin was valued at less than $4,000 (approximately Rs. 2.9 lakhs) a coin. Up until this most recent rally which was ongoing in October, Bitcoin usually floated amongst $5,000 (approximately Rs. 3.6 lakhs) and $10,000 (approximately Rs. 7.3 lakhs). 

It is still essentially used by those suspicious of the banking system, criminals seeking to launder money, and for the greatest part, as a store of worth. 

In fact, other investments characteristically used as safe havens through undefined times — distinguished valuable metals — have been trading at near-record highs as well.