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Bitcoin surged past $19,000 on December 17, 2017, approaching the $20,000 psychological barrier as cryptocurrency markets experienced exceptional volatility during the year's final weeks.
The Chicago Board Options Exchange has launched Bitcoin futures trading, beating CME Group to market and providing the first regulated cryptocurrency derivatives product for institutional investors.
CryptoKitties, a blockchain-based collectible game, congested the Ethereum network with unprecedented transaction volumes during its launch in December 2017, consuming 25 percent of network capacity.
Bitcoin reached $10,000 for the first time on November 28, 2017, marking a tenfold increase from its $1,000 opening price and crossing another major psychological milestone.
CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, has announced plans to launch Bitcoin futures contracts by year-end 2017, pending regulatory approval.
Filecoin raised $257 million across a private presale and public ICO, setting a new record for blockchain-based token sales and exceeding Tezos's previous $232 million record.
Bitcoin achieved a new all-time high above $5,000 on September 2, 2017, though prices subsequently pulled back below the level amid profit-taking and market volatility.
Brave, the privacy-focused web browser created by former Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich, raised $35 million through a Basic Attention Token sale completed in less than 30 seconds.
Bitcoin reached $2,000 for the first time in its history, pushing the cryptocurrency to a new record amid rising trader interest and sustained investor buying pressure.
Bitcoin crossed the $1,000 mark for the first time since early 2014, marking a dramatic milestone as the cryptocurrency begins 2017 with strong momentum and investor interest.
Bitcoin's price approached $1,000 per coin in late December 2016, marking a significant milestone and reflecting the cryptocurrency's substantial gains throughout the year.
China's tightening capital controls created unprecedented demand for bitcoin as citizens sought to move wealth outside the country, driving bitcoin prices to record levels in Chinese markets.
