Bitcoin reached its highest value in almost 20 months amid optimism that the cryptocurrency industry has weathered the most stringent regulatory measures and anticipations of forthcptocurrency funds on the US stock market. On Monday, the cryptocurrency surged to over $42,000, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous day, with traders showing increased interest in an asset that has appreciated by over 20% in the last month.Bitcoin’s value rises to a 20-month peak, surpassing $42,000.