The largest virtual currency in terms of market capitalization has gained about 66% so far this year Reuters February 12, 2021 A Bitcoin (virtual currency) paper wallet with QR codes and a coin are seen in an illustration picture taken at La Maison du Bitcoin in Paris, France, May 27, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK: Bitcoin on Thursday jumped to a fresh all-time high after BNY Mellon said it formed a new unit to help clients hold, transfer, and issue digital assets. The new unit at BNY Mellon is expected to roll out the offerings later this year, the bank said. Bitcoin hit a record high of $48,481.45 earlier on Thursday and was last up 6.9% at $47,932. The largest virtual currency in terms of market capitalization has gained about 66% so far this year and soared roughly 1,200% since mid-March 2020.