<p><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzFjMTQtNzNhOS03NTU0LTk5NTAtMzdhZmVlZDJiOTdi.jpg"></p><p>Bitcoin picked up momentum and soared above $84,500, pulling several altcoins higher.</p>