2018 has so far seen the highest funds jointly raised through ICOs.
This has a minimal effect on bitcoins value, a lot of other factors also have effects in the price.
There has been very little real possitive news for the most of 2018.
Yes, you are right, there are some positive news for 2018, most of the negative news is spread, they spread the news that makes everyone scared and panic, my advice, they have to support giving some articles that can invite everyone to keep believing in crypto