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- Bitcoin notched a new 2023 high Thursday, jumping 4.5% in 24 hours and hovering near $37,200.
- The cryptocurrency has gained 134% in the last 12 months, and it's up 122% year-to-date.
- Optimism continues to build around a spot bitcoin ETF, and CoinDesk noted a short squeeze in early trading Thursday.
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, reached its highest price in 2023 on Thursday.