#BTCBreaks99K Bitcoin has indeed broken the $99,000 mark, with its current price standing at $100,984.12. This represents a 4.20% increase from its previous price of $96,916.73. The cryptocurrency's market cap stands at $1.93 trillion.

*Key Statistics:*

- *Current Price*: $100,984.12

- *Open Price*: $96,916.73

- *High Price*: $101,525.03

- *Low Price*: $95,784.61

- *Percent Change*: 4.20%

*Recent News:*

- Bitcoin's surge past $99,000 is attributed to the US inflation report.

- The cryptocurrency is now rushing toward the six-figure milestone, setting new historical highs.

- A $635 million crypto short squeeze occurred as Bitcoin broke $94,000, with $100,000 coming into view.¹ ² ³