See the news below I thought that's the reason why bitcoin price getting high now.

Another exchange Got hacked. Coincheck is one of the largest Japanese exchanges!  $534m has been hacked.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42845505

It's another huge warning  to take  your crypto  out of exchanges.

Hardware wallet is the best bet. But like me if you find hardware wallet less user friendly then go for desktop wallet such as Exodus and Electrum.