Mark D. Hines December 12, 2017 by Brian Coker CFA, Snapshots and Updates Bitcoin Mania Mark D. Hines December 12, 2017 by Brian Coker CFA, Snapshots and Updates In my 30 years in the investment field, I do not recall a mania as intense as Bitcoin. It is everywhere you turn - global news networks and investment journals with 24/7 coverage. The intensity of the coverage is truly fascinating.