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Why Some Market Events Aren’t “Priced In”
By Olivia Strobl on September 16, 2022
Crypto Market Musings The long-awaited Ethereum Merge occurred September 15th at around 3 AM ET. As of this writing, ethereum is down around 8% following the Merge. The Ethereum blockchain has now moved from a proof of work consensus mechanism to proof of stake. Let’s break down what this means. In order for the blockchain to work, a large number of computers need to verify transactions.
Crypto Update: Bitcoin Halving Edition
By Adam Sharp on May 11, 2020
The big day is finally here. Today marks the third bitcoin “halving” event. Halvings happen roughly every four years and reduce the amount of new bitcoin created by half. As many of you know, bitcoin is slowly “mined” over time by specialized computers that solve complex math equations. A new…
Updating the Crypto Markets
By Early Investing on April 23, 2020
In this special First Stage Investor crypto talk, Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan look at how the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and the bitcoin halving might affect the market.
Bitcoin Stays Strong
By Adam Sharp on January 31, 2020
Bitcoin is well-positioned heading into a major catalyst. And ongoing monetary chaos should also help boost prices.
Bitcoin Accelerates Into Halving
By Adam Sharp on January 17, 2020
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments just announced record inflows of more than $600 million. And the good news for bitcoin doesn’t end there.
Keep Holding Your Crypto
By Adam Sharp on January 10, 2020
It’s been a good week for the crypto markets. And recent turmoil with Iran might be having a positive impact on bitcoin.
Bitcoin Holds Above Support Levels and Maintains Its Upward Streak
By Adam Sharp on December 20, 2019
Bitcoin is holding above a key support level, and the media is finally catching on to the halving next year. So now is a great time to buy.
SEC Gives More Constructive Feedback on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal
By Adam Sharp on October 18, 2019
The SEC has yet again rejected a bitcoin ETF proposal. But it’s not all bad news.
Perfect Storm for Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on October 18, 2019
The upcoming bitcoin halving and brewing financial chaos are creating a perfect storm for bitcoin prices.
Gold Confiscation, $90K Bitcoin and IPOs Gone Wrong
By Adam Sharp on October 4, 2019
Today we’re looking at three important stories: the history of gold confiscation, why IPO investors are last in line and the possibility of $90,000 bitcoin.
A Perfect Storm for Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on October 4, 2019
Bitcoin is in position to keep rising over the next few years - even to as high as $50,000 in 2020. Here’s why.
Don’t Let a Spooked Crypto Market Scare You Away From Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on September 26, 2019
Two things severely shook the crypto markets this week. But that doesn’t change bitcoin’s strong fundamentals.
We’re Selling Cardano and Reallocating Our Crypto Portfolio
By Adam Sharp on September 5, 2019
The crypto markets are changing. So we’re selling Cardano (ADA) and reallocating the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency portfolio.
Market Madness and 0% Yields
By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019
We have entered a period of complete financial madness. There is now nearly $17 trillion worth of bonds with negative yields around the world. That’s almost $17 trillion in bonds where the lender is basically paying the borrower for the privilege. Some investors in bonds have been making a killing.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Reaches New High
By Allison Brickell on July 22, 2019
Bitcoin’s hash rate reached an all-time high over the weekend. Here’s why that’s important.
Bitcoin Enters a New Bull Market
By Adam Sharp on June 28, 2019
Bitcoin has been having quite a week. Here’s why we’re seeing these crazy price jumps.