Bitcoin Continues To See Unprecedented Growth

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: A visual representation of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin on December 12, 2017 in London, England. Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash and Ripple have seen unprecedented growth in 2017, despite remaining extremely volatile. While digital currencies across the board have divided opinion between financial institutions, and now have a market cap of nearly 500 Billion USD, the crypto sector continues to grow, as it continues to see wider mainstream adoption. The price of one Bitcoin passed 15,000 USD across many exchanges this week and continues to grow. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)