What is that like 10 years go only?
2016 (The Bull Run Beginnings): Bitcoin was in the middle of a strong uptrend leading into the 2017 mania.
• Dec 20: ~$790
• Christmas Day: ~$896
• Dec 29: ~$969
• Result: Price increased by over 20% during the holiday week.
People that try to scare you about btc don't let them. BTC is a money making algorithm that will suck in the entire world's wealth one day.