#BTCHashratePeak Bitcoin has surged to just a step away from its all-time high, thanks to the increase in demand from institutional investors and corporate buyers, which has boosted the digital asset market in general.

The original cryptocurrency rose by up to 3.2%, surpassing US$122,000, not far from the previous record set in mid-July. The weekend rally pushed ether to exceed US$4,300, its highest level since December 2021.