Cryptocurrency Bitcoin was the standout performer among most asset classes in 2024 as it more than doubled in a year, outperforming surging stock markets and stronger commodity prices.
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency crossed the US$100,000 mark in December before retracing some of those gains to end 2024 at US$97,291.11, a gain of more than 120%. That itself was a slower pace than its 157% s...