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Cryptocurrency prices continued rallying Thursday as the U.S. government entered day two of its shutdown. Bitcoin has surged to its highest level since mid-August. Bakkt Holdings (BKKT), which is a bitcoin and crypto infrastructure provider, has vaulted 150% this week.

Bitcoin on Thursday powered near $120,800, marking its highest price since Aug. 14. The world's top cryptocurrency has rallied 10.5% over the past week, with a 29% gain so far this year. Bitcoin on Aug. 13 peaked at a record near $124,500.