Cryptocurrency Still Lacks a Persuasive Case for Fundamental Value

Cryptocurrency is a kind of digital money or asset.

The idea has become popular with many people.

Bitcoin is the best-known example.

Supporters and investors are still looking for a strong reason why it has lasting value.

The question is whether Bitcoin is useful for something important or mainly bought because people hope its price will rise.

This question has become more important as large professional investment firms have become interested.

Bitcoin is now in what the article calls its teenage years.

The article says it still does not have one clear and convincing story explaining why it should exist.