bitcoin
A pile of Bitcoin slugs sit in a box ready to be minted on April 26, 2013 in Sandy, Utah.
  • Bitcoin has climbed roughly 117% in 2023.
  • Bullishness around a spot bitcoin ETF and 2024's halving event have fueled gains. 
  • From regulators to stubborn inflation, experts shared what could derail the rally. 

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has climbed roughly 117% this year, handily beating the returns in most other asset classes.