Bitcoin Has Had A Bad 2018 – source – CNBC (10/17/2018)

After the bitcoin bubble of late 2017 popped, it’s been a difficult year for cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether, litecoin and ripple. Bitcoin was hovering around $6,600 on Oct. 8, down about 65 percent from its December 2018 highs. Crypto enthusiasts are now waiting for Wall Street to embrace digital currencies and drive more demand.