Bitcoin Nears Record High Above $69K After 40% Surge This Year

• Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $68,000 on Monday before falling back to $66,701 on Tuesday • Bitcoin has gained over 40% in value this year, nearing its record high of $69,000 • Spot bitcoin ETF approvals drew new investors, with over $6B entering the crypto market • Investors anticipate Bitcoin's upcoming "halving" event will keep prices surging • Past halving events, which cut bitcoin mining rewards in half, have preceded major price increases