The cryptocurency, the world's largest by market capitalization, reached as much as $4,000.93 during the session, according to figures provided by CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index (BPI). At the time of report, Bitcoin prices had fallen back somewhat, retreating to $3,912.18, additional BPI figures show. [Ed note: Investing in cryptocoins or tokens is highly speculative and the market is largely unregulated. Anyone considering it should be prepared to lose their entire investment.] Mammoth Gains By hitting this latest milestone, Bitcoin has surged more than 300% year-to-date, rising from less than $1,000 at the start of ... (full story)