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10 Things That Need to Happen for Bitcoin to Skyrocket
The December 2017 Bitcoin crash was one that devastated people who were into cryptocurrency. Many people, after seeing thousands of dollars disappear in an instant, chased in the remaining money they had invested in Bitcoin and gave up. No one could blame them.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in The Chain
How to Minimize Risk in Your Crypto Portfolio
Never putting all of your eggs in a single basket is good sense in many different parts of modern life, particularly in investing. This is why diversification is a common approach to any sort of investing. To minimize risk in your crypto profile means diversifying, but that is not as simple as it sounds. Though risk management in other areas of finance are relatively straightforward, experts rightly point out, "Technically, diversifying away risk in a crypto-only portfolio could be difficult." It's one of the things no one tells you about investing in crypto.
By James Lizowski8 years ago in The Chain
Can You Get an Insured Bitcoin Wallet?
If you listen to classic investors like Warren Buffett, Bitcoin is one of the most dangerous investments you can make. (Actually, he called it "rat poison.") Dangerous as it is, many people have become Bitcoin billionaires or at least turned a profit off of it.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in The Chain
How to Know If You’re Investing in a Bad ICO
Do you have any investments in ICOs or cryptocurrencies? If not, that's not so surprising simply because it can be difficult to know a good ICO from a bad ICO. There are a lot of reasons why most ICOs fail, too. Yet, there are some signs to use to alert you to a poor investment choice. Let's take a few moments to consider just how to go about figuring out if you are at risk for investing in a bad ICO.
By Nick Paroni8 years ago in The Chain
Risks of Investing in an ICO
Investing in an ICO, or an initial coin offering, can provide both huge financial benefits and huge risks. Many people are intrigued by the growing digital currency industry that includes blockchain technology, because the potential is there to raise money very quickly. However, long term, the outcome can be grim, and many people end up losing the money they initially invested. There are many reasons why most ICOs fail. When investing in an ICO, people must exercise due diligence and make sure they know the risk they are taking. Here are some of the most common risks when investing in an ICO.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in The Chain
How to Accept Bitcoins in Your Store
Should you accept Bitcoins in your store? Whether in the real world (i.e. a brick and mortar establishment) or among the many online stores, it is important to consider the acceptance of digital currencies as a payment option. Because it is the most recognized, long-lasting and used cryptocurrency, it makes sense to accept Bitcoin, which is becoming very valuable in our society. Yet, the big question is "how?" Just how do you begin to accept them in your store?
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in The Chain
How Bitcoin Will Become Valuable in Our Society. Top Story - June 2018.
Bitcoin is not just a buzzword, and it's time that mainstream media stops behaving like it is. It has proven to be a valuable investment and a trailblazer in both finance and tech industries—and an investment that continues to blossom.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in The Chain
