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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High of $111K on 15th Anniversary of Pizza Day

Bitcoin reached a record $111,000 on May 22, 2025, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the first real-world Bitcoin transaction known as Pizza Day.

Rosalia Mazza May 22, 2025 3 min read
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High of $111K on 15th Anniversary of Pizza Day
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High of $111K on 15th Anniversary of Pizza Day

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