Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Climbs to 6-Week High

Published on March 18, 2026

Bitcoin's closing price continued to climb this week, reaching its highest level in six weeks. However, BTC is down ~16% year-to-date and is sitting ~41% below its record close from October 2025.

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