Bitcoin regains $20,000, leading as broad crypto rally continues

The largest cryptocurrency by market cap started the week near the $17,000 mark after hovering in the mid-$16,000 range since mid-December. Now at $20,250, bitcoin has gained more than 20% in the first two weeks of this year. Still, the crypto — which topped $65,000 in November 2021 — remains near the low end of a brutal bear market.