The largest digital asset climbed to $125,689 over the weekend, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. It remained in touching distance of its all-time high on Monday in New York, changing hands at about $125,000.
Bitcoin’s advance coincided with a US government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 and has helped fuel demand for perceived safe-haven assets. The closure scuppered the planned publication of key economic data, including nonfarm payrolls. ...