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Bitcoin, the most well-known type of cryptocurrency, has gained widespread recognition as a potentially promising yet volatile investment asset since around 2017. Initially available for less than a dollar in 2009, Bitcoin traded for an all-time high of around $69,000 in 2021 and currently hovers just under $40,000 across various specialised exchanges.
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