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Even institutio­nal investors, who once shunned crypto due to its sharp, wild moves, have begun committing long-term money, which analysts say could help sustain the latest leg of this rally.

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— AFP Bitcoin surging due to growing investor demand amid speculatio­n over when the United States may begin lowering interest - / .Ǧ

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