Bitcoin prices hit a 18-month high on Wednesday...following Facebook's announcement that it plans to offer its own 'Libra' cryptocurrency in 2020.<br />Bitcoin has risen every day for eight straight days, soaring past 13,000 U.S. dollars.<br />That's a roughly 150% jump in just over a month.<br />Market watchers think Facebook's announcement roughly two weeks ago fueled investors' interest in digital currencies as many look for safety in alternative investment options.<br /><br />
