Eight charts depicting Bitcoin's remarkable year

According to recent reports and survey results, more than 50 banks have invested in blockchain technology in 2016. Whether it is Bitcoin services or blockchain technology, almost every one of them has their hands in the cookie jar. A few years ago, when this new technology was announced, most banks sneered at it. Let's take a look at how the Bitcoin ecosystem has grown in the past year.

In 2015, Bitcoin was reported by multiple media outlets as the best performing currency. Bitcoin services have grown from exchanges and brokerage services to more than 50 businesses. The trading volume of various exchanges in the fourth quarter of 2015 set a new record and remained at a very high level in the first week of 2016. On the seventh anniversary of the birth of Bitcoin, some trustworthy exchanges continue to thrive.

Many new hardware devices and mining accessories have strengthened the Bitcoin community and the network. Some companies have played a pivotal role in 2015. While existing hardware companies remain flexible, new startups have brought different products. Many companies believe that they can survive in the long run.

Venture capital in the industry exploded in 2015 and has remained healthy since the beginning of the new year. Transactions on the Bitcoin network have been on an upward trend since 2009. The output of Bitcoin has exceeded 15 million so far, and the remaining Bitcoins are becoming increasingly scarce. Some people believe that the reward halving event in July 2016 will have a positive impact on the price of Bitcoin.

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