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NEW YORK, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Bitcoin BTC=BTSP traded above
$40,000 for the first time on Thursday, rising as high as
$40,402.46 as it continues a rally that has seen the digital
currency climb more than 700% from a March 12 closing low.
The world's most popular cryptocurrency crossed $30,000 for
the first time on Jan. 2 and $20,000 on Dec. 16. It was last up
5.54% at $38,890.25.