A representation of virtual currency Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken Nov 19, 2020. (Photo: Agencies)

BEIJING - The price of bitcoin reached $30,500 on Saturday, hitting another record high, according to statistics from Coinmarketcap website.

The price of the biggest cryptocurrency has jumped more than 20 percent over the past week, the website said.

Bitcoin's price hit 20,000 dollars on Dec 16, a record since it was founded in 2009, arousing ecstasy among holders across the world.