Bitcoin, Ether Hit All-Time Highs as Momentum Accelerates

Bitcoin, Ether Hit All-Time Highs as Momentum Accelerates
A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Ethereum is seen among representations of other cryptocurrencies in this picture illustration taken on June 14, 2021. Edgar Su/Illustration/Reuters
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NEW YORK/SYDNEY—Bitcoin and ether hit record peaks on Tuesday, with enthusiasm for cryptocurrency adoption and worry about inflation driving momentum and flows into the asset class.

Though both virtual currencies pulled back from their highs in the U.S. session, their trajectory was clearly headed higher.