Archive: Bitcoin

Some of Bitcoin’s Biggest Trades Happen Out of Sight

By Andy Gordon on August 22, 2018

We know just how much bitcoin changes hands in centralized exchanges. But most whales don't trade there. Understanding that is critically important.

Bitcoin Hash Rate Steadily Rising

By Allison Brickell on August 20, 2018

Bitcoin prices may have slowed down, but bitcoin miners seem to be focused on the long game.
The Early Investing team explains why the crypto community is welcoming institutional money and the importance of a bitcoin ETF.
Institutional investors need ways to buy (and sell) large chunks of cryptocurrency. A startup backed by some heavyweight investors has found the solution.
Riding out a market that's trending down is hard. But there's good news on the way for people who hodl.
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Crypto Monitor: How to approach the altcoin market

By Vin Narayanan on August 17, 2018

Summary We’re in the dog days of summer. But there’s never an offseason for bitcoin! The news just keeps on coming. From the SEC delaying its decision on the Van Eck ETF to altcoins struggling and Draper Esprit doing well, Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon cover it all in…

Just the Tip of the Wall Street Iceberg

By Andy Gordon on August 15, 2018

Institutional investment into crypto is in its pre-infancy stage. And when it takes off, it will be massive.
In this mailbag, we look at how to invest in startups in a shrinking stock market and how to store bitcoin.

Bitcoin, Musk making news

By Vin Narayanan on August 11, 2018

Bitcoin and Elon Musk dominated the news cycle for investors this week. From a delay at the SEC to what's going on with Tesla and SpaceX, the News Fix has you covered.

ICE Makes a Big Move Into Crypto

By Adam Sharp on August 10, 2018

The infrastructure to support an institutional boom in crypto continues to be built out. Here’s the latest.

Bitcoin’s “New Normal”

By Andy Gordon on August 8, 2018

If you want a good model for institutional money in cryptocurrency markets, take a look at Sweden.

A Collapsing Rial Pushes Iranians Toward Bitcoin

By Allison Brickell on August 6, 2018

Faced with a collapsing rial and strict U.S. sanctions, some Iranians are buying bitcoin as a protective hedge.

Mailbag: Managing Your Portfolio; Where to Buy Bitcoin

By Early Investing on August 5, 2018

The Early Investing team answers questions about how to manage your cryptocurrency portfolio and where to buy bitcoin.

News Fix: Decentralization Is the New Normal

By Vin Narayanan on August 4, 2018

From the media to bitcoin, today's world is all about disintermediation.
So you’ve heard that cryptocurrency is going to take over the world. Here we explore the “why” and “how” of this view.
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Crypto Monitor: Bitcoin separating from altcoins

By Vin Narayanan on August 3, 2018

Summary It’s been an interesting couple of weeks in the crypto universe. The buzz surrounding bitcoin ETFs is building. And in the markets, bitcoin is gaining value faster than most altcoins. Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon discuss that and other big cryptocurrency news in this week’s Crypto Monitor. If you’re…