Bitcoin hits year high as it breaks through $18,000 Representations of virtual currency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration picture. Bitcoin on Wednesday broke through $18,000 to hit a new year-to-date peak as its blistering 2020 rally powered on. It was last up 3% at $18,175, its highest since December 2017. Share this:TwitterFacebookWhatsAppEmailLinkedInSkypeLike this:Like Loading... Related