There's a currency that went from $900 USD in November 2016 to over $8,000 in November 2017: this is the rise of the price of 1 Bitcoin in 1 year.
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is a great way to diversify our assets. Especially after what we saw when Greece suddenly froze all banks in 2015, where people could only withdraw a certain amount per week. Bitcoin is virtually impossible to shut down or freeze (unless all electricity and computers are out all over the world). And if you think about it, your money in banks are not really backed by gold anymore, they are literally 1's and 0's, so why not put some of that into an currency that is completely decentralized. While diversifying lowers the risk of chances of loss, it's not a total fail safe. Anything is possible in this universe, so putting your money in any place, bank or Bitcoin, should be done wisely and with discernment.
That being said, here's a quick way to get started:
After that, an easy way to learn more about your adventure in Bitcoin, search for documentaries to watch. There is a great one on Hulu called "The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin".
That's it! You have begun, which is the best way to learn. Have fun!
