Bitcoin hits $57K, highest since 2021

Bitcoin, like U.S. stocks, is on a roll in the new year, hitting a two-year high as seasoned investors pile back in along with a new crowd. The largest cryptocurrency by market value, crossed $57,000, the highest price since 2021 before settling back, as tracked by Coindesk. For the year, it's up nearly 30% but remains below its all-time high of $67,352.59 reached on Nov. 9, 2021. By comparison, the S&P 500 is up 6% over the same period.Sentiment for the cryptocurrency reignited after t