Bitcoin Gained 10.77% to $48109.69 at 5 p.m. ET -- Data Talk

Bitcoin is up $4677.64 today or 10.77% to $48109.69

--Highest 5 p.m. level since Sept. 6, 2021, when it traded at $51930.13

--Largest percentage increase since May 24, 2021 when it gained 15.41%

--Up two consecutive days, up 17.02% over this period

--Best two day stretch since the two days ending Feb. 9, 2021, when it rose 22.65%

--Up 66.09% year-to-date

--Down 24.09% from its all-time high of $63381.20 on April 15, 2021 (based on 5 p.m. levels)

--Up 356.46% from 52 weeks ago (Oct. 2, 2020), when it traded at $10539.64

--Down 24.09% from its 52-week high of $63381.20 on April 15, 2021 (based on 5 p.m. levels)

--Up 356.46% from its 52-week low of $10539.64 on Oct. 2, 2020 (based on 5 p.m. levels)

--Traded as high as 48121.72; highest intraday level since Sept. 19, 2021, when it hit $48359.21

--Up 10.80% at today's intraday high; Largest intraday % increase since July 26, 2021 when it was up as much as 17.46%

Source: CoinDesk, Dow Jones Market Data

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