Bitcoin tops $72,000 for the first time as rally builds steam

Bitcoin surges to a record high of $72,000 with inflows into US exchange-traded funds. The original cryptocurrency rose as much as 4% to $72,234 on Monday. Other cryptocurrencies also rise. Market experts attribute the rally to positive sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs attract $10 billion. London Stock Exchange accepts Bitcoin, Ether ETN applications. MicroStrategy Inc. buys $822 million worth of Bitcoin.