Experts predict five bitcoin trends in 2021 After soaring to record highs in 2020, the wild ride is expected to continue in the future For anyone investing in bitcoin, or even just following it, 2020 has been a thrilling year. As recently as December, the price of bitcoin, the world's most valuable virtual currency, hit an all-time high of more than $24,000. Bitcoin could be more mainstream accepted in 2021, market analyst James Ledbetter predicted on Dec. 22, but it could remain volatil...