After a drawdown of 25% to 1,800 dollars at the end of last week, in recent days Bitcoin has been actively restoring positions. The rate of crypto-currency has returned to 2 250 dollars, from local minima growth is more than 20%.

"Increased bitcoin volatility in recent weeks is associated with a situation around its scalability and the introduction of new software. August 1, a new version of bitcoin should come into effect. If by this time the developers do not come to a consensus, it can be divided into two crypto-currencies (as it happened with the air). This is fraught with local stops for bitcoin trading on electronic platforms, which makes investors nervous, "explains Roman Tkachuk, a senior analyst at Alpari..

Last weekend, the bitcoin community approached a consensus on the introduction of SegWit2x technology. Support for this initiative was expressed by investors and the largest "miners" Antpool, BTCC and Bixin.

"The official release of SegWit2x came out on the weekend, and immediately became actively used. Over the past 24 hours, it was used to process 55% of new block blocks. If the figure increases to 80% - this can be considered an official recognition. In this case, the restoration of the bitcoin course will continue, "the expert believes..