Bitcoin Retakes $20K, Leading as Broad Crypto Rally Continues

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization started the week near the $17,000 mark after hovering in the mid-$16,000 area since mid-December. Now at $20,000, bitcoin has gained more than 20% in the opening two weeks of this year. Still, the crypto – which topped $65,000 in Nov. 2021 – remains near the low end of a brutal bear market.