Archive: volatility

Crypto Investors Are in Uncharted Territory

By Vin Narayanan on March 3, 2023

Crypto Market Musings We’re in uncharted territory. There have been other crypto bear markets. But this is the first time that crypto has navigated an economic down cycle. And we’re discovering that crypto — including bitcoin — can’t escape the gravitational pull of macroeconomic headwinds. The crypto markets fell when we found out that the personal consumption expenditures price index (excluding food and energy) increased 0.6% in January. That increase was higher than what “the experts”…
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Banking regulators are worried about crypto. Again. On January 3, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a joint statement warning about “significant” risks crypto assets may pose to the broader banking system. “It…
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How to Invest During a Bear Market (and Stay Sane)

By Vin Narayanan on August 12, 2022

I talk about investing all the time. I speak to groups at investment conferences. I talk about investing on multiple podcasts. I write about investing. I text about it with my friends. My barber talks to me about it while I’m getting a haircut (I’d rather talk football,…
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As I’ve written — and said — often, trying to time the markets is a fool’s errand. The crypto markets, in particular, are too volatile to time precisely. And for buy-and-hold investors, investment time horizons are more important than investing at exactly the right moment. If you’re holding…
Bitcoin is often called “digital gold.” The nickname is fitting, as these two assets are much more similar than they are different.

Managing Crypto Market Volatility

By Vin Narayanan on May 17, 2019

Editor’s Note: Adam Sharp is currently hard at work researching new cryptos to invest in. In the meantime, Senior Managing Editor Vin Narayanan is filling in. Dear Member, When you invest in crypto, it’s important to keep reminding yourself that crypto is a volatile asset. Huge swings in prices –…

Mailbag: Airdrop Requirements and Risk Tolerance

By Early Investing on December 2, 2018

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team answers questions about airdrop social media requirements and risk tolerance in the crypto market.