The cryptocurrency bitcoin has reached a new high level on Monday morning. At most, bitcoin was up at over 109,000 dollars.
Just after 8 am, the rate is at over 108,000 dollars per bitcoin.
The new record level comes just hours before Donald Trump is to be sworn in as the President of the USA.
Bitcoin, and also other cryptocurrencies, have gone strong since the election in the USA with hopes that the incoming president will facilitate for the crypto industry.