New York (CNN Business) Bitcoin just surged past $8,000 on Tuesday, hitting its highest mark since last July. Bullish experts say the strong showing could signal that bitcoin has a future as a worthy investment opportunity . But the currency's volatile and controversial history has prompted plenty of skepticism. Bitcoin has typically been regarded as risky, said Dan Held, co-founder of Interchange, a company that advises businesses on how to manage their crypto assets. "It's bitcoin's moment to shine when people momentarily give up on the government or the banking system," Held added.

Source: CNN May 14, 2019 21:22 UTC