Bitcoin rallied about 1.6% Friday, coming close to setting a new record despite widespread economic uncertainty. The cryptocurrency traded at over $122,000 – just below the all-time high of about $124,000 that it notched in August. The rally is a signal that investors may be viewing Bitcoin as another safe-haven asset , like gold, as the US government shutdown continues. Spot gold jumped 0.5% early Friday to $3,876.55 per ounce. Prices have gained more than 2% this week – and gold futures have

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