Cryptocurrencies are renowned – and often criticized – for their volatility. It’s what makes them both risky and attractive for skeptics and investors.  Over the past decade, the mainstream press has largely ignored Bitcoin, generally focusing its coverage on the digital currency‘s association with crime and its sudden price movements. It’s therefore not surprising that Bitcoin‘s recent value rise resulted in countless headlines, with many industry commentators taking the opportunity to chime in. To recap, Bitcoin hit the $4,000 mark for the first time since January on March 27 and continued to rise until it surpassed $5,000 on April 3. At the…

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