The total market value of cryptocurrency has increased from $18 billion at the start of the year to over $300 billion today. Cryptocurrency today is similar to the tech boom in 1994. Bitcoin was launched in January 2009; it was both the first cryptocurrency and the first blockchain. Like email in 1994, Bitcoin provides value today. Like email in 1994, Bitcoin is a robust technology ready for widespread use, but very early in its adoption curve.

Source: Forbes November 27, 2017 17:48 UTC