Bitcoin re-takes $90,000 as price spikes early in U.S. session

Surging metals prices and dovish comments from leading Fed chair contender Chris Waller were among the news items possibly boosting crypto prices. What to know : Crypto prices surged higher early in the U.S. trading day, sending bitcoin (BTC) back above $90,000. Silver was ahead by nearly 5%, moving to a new record above $66 per ounce; gold and copper were gaining as well. Now the leading contender to be the next Fed chairman, Fed Governor Chris Waller suggested rates are 50-100 basis points above the neutral level.