Perspective is needed on the rise of Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s blistering rally needs to be viewed with some perspective, writes Camila Russo.

Bitcoin’s blistering rally needs to be viewed with some perspective, writes Camila Russo.

Yes, its market cap of about $180bn is the same as Coca-Cola’s. And yes, it’s more than 16-fold increase has become near legendary — with values hovering in and around $17,000.