BTC Surges to $45,000, as Russia Considers Accepting the Crypto for Oil & Gas

Bitcoin

BTC was trading almost 5% higher on Friday, as markets reacted to the news that Russia was considering accepting it as payment for oil and gas.

Following a low of $42,753.56 during Thursdays session, BTC/USD climbed to an intraday high of $45,046.08 on Friday.

This is the highest price bitcoin has hit in 24 days and comes following a breakout of the $42,500 resistance level.

BTC/USD – Daily Chart

Fridays rally sees bitcoin prices climb for the fourth consecutive session, gaining over 11% in that time period.

The move pushed price strength beyond its own ceiling, as the 14-day RSI moved past its resistance level of 62.33, and now tracks at 63.83.

Should this run continue, and BTC move beyond $46,000, it would reach its highest level in almost four months.

Ethereum

ETH was not to be left behind on Friday, as the worlds second-largest cryptocurrency also surged to a multi-week high.

Ethereum climbed to an intraday high of $3,183.96 during todays session, which is the highest point at which it has traded since February 10.

Todays gains means that ETH has now climbed for 11 of the last 12 sessions, gaining over 15% within that period.

ETH/USD – Daily Chart

Looking at the chart, should this bullish strength persist, we could be looking at $3,300 as the price ceiling.

However, the RSI now tracks at 66.6, as it continues to hover in overbought territory, which could be an obstacle to further gains.