Bitcoin, the best-known virtual currency, The cryptocurrency reaches an amazing value
The amazing increase of bitcoin was one of the great stories of 2017, and it is destined to continue dividing the opinions this year.
The price of the digital currency soared more than 1,300% last year, easily surpassing the returns of many traditional financial assets such as stocks, bonds and gold.
Although bitcoin has gained more acceptance in recent months, it is still the subject of much criticism. Its detractors warn about aspects such as the volatile price, the absence of assets that sustain it and the lack of regulation.