Bitcoin buying fever returns 

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency was last up 4.8%, just shy of its all-time record  hit in December 2017 

Bitcoin has gained around 25% in the last two weeks alone, and is up around 160% this year.

Bitcoin moved to within a whisker of its all-time high on Tuesday, after hitting $19,000 (€16,000) for the first time in nearly three years.

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency was last up 4.8% at $19,225, (€16,165) just shy of its all-time record of $19,666 (€16,536) hit in December 2017.