Bitcoin rises 3.4% to $24,584; up 39.7% from year low in June
World's biggest cryptocurrency is up 39.7% from the year's low of $17,592.78
Representation of cryptocurrency bitcoin is seen in this illustration taken November 29, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS
Bitcoin rose 3.36% to $24,584.24 at 1707 GMT on Saturday, adding $798.93 to its previous close.
Bitcoin, the world's biggest, best-known cryptocurrency, is up 39.7% from the year's low of $17,592.78, hit on June 18.
Ether, the coin linked to the ethereum blockchain network, rose 0.61 % to $1,734.08 on Saturday, adding $10.46 to its previous close.