Bitcoin's price surpassed $80,000 for the first time yesterday, reaching a high of $81,235.03, its first time in over three months. This surge occurred after the U.S. Treasury unexpectedly doubled its long-term bond purchase program. As of 8:25 AM ET today, Bitcoin's price was $78,585.58, down 0.5% from Tuesday's opening price. Ethereum was trading at $2,469.90 today, down 1.6% from Tuesday's opening price.