Beware if you are a speculator: What wealth managers are telling their clients on Bitcoin
Bumpy start to 2018
Wealth managers are warning clients the risks are too great to invest in Bitcoin at the current time as demand grows for the cryptocurrency, but they remain interested in the potential of the underlying blockchain technology.
Bitcoin became the fastest growing asset in the world in 2017, with its price rising by around 1,500% over the course of the year to reach highs of nearly $20,000. But prices are notoriously volatile...
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