Bitcoin jumps to $11,000 US

On Wednesday Bitcoin went up to $11,000 US on then dropped down to $9,000.

The currency fluctuates depending on the exchange where it is being purchased.

The value of BitCoin is up more than 1,000% so far this year.

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and worldwide payment system.

It is the first decentralized digital currency, as the system works without a central repository or single administrator.

Bitcoin was invented by an unknown person or group of people under the name Satoshi Nakamoto.