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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what owning Bitcoin for 7 years has taught me

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has been a fantastic investment for me, but not without its pitfalls.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price blasts past US$100,000 milestone before an unexpected move

| Bernd Struben

Boom! The Bitcoin price just smashed through the US$100,000 mark.

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Cryptocurrencies

Think the ASX has been volatile this week? Wait until you see the Bitcoin price

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has had the volatility of a yo-yo over the past week...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin ETF hits the ASX. Here's what you need to know

| Mitchell Lawler

History is being written on the ASX today as it welcomes its first Bitcoin ETF.

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Ethereum and Bitcoin price crash spells the end for these Aussie crypto ETFs

| Bernd Struben

Trading in both these ETFs was suspended on Monday.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price may be decoupling from US stocks. Is this why?

| Bernd Struben

The Nasdaq Composite has been a particularly reliable barometer of how Bitcoin has moved in 2022.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could the next bull run be coming for the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Retail investors have become skittish following the sell-off in cryptos, but institutional investor interest remains more robust.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price outperforming for Australian crypto investors?

| Bernd Struben

The strength of the US dollar is helping Aussie Bitcoin holders see some healthy gains.

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Recent Cryptocurrencies News

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin surges: How to invest through the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency? Check out these two options.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what owning Bitcoin for 7 years has taught me

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has been a fantastic investment for me, but not without its pitfalls.

Read more »

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price surges on Donald Trump's cryptocurrency strategic reserve update

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price hit all-time highs of US$109,115 on the day Trump was sworn into office.

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The Bitcoin price soared 120% in 2024. Could it repeat that performance in 2025?

| Dominic Basulto

Bitcoin soared by 150% in 2023 and 120% in 2024, so many crypto investors are expecting it to once again…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin just surged

| Chris MacDonald

Today's CPI report turns out to mean a great deal to crypto investors.

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Bitcoin price smashes new record highs as market value tops US$2.1 trillion

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin just soared to new all-time highs. But why?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price reclaims US$100,000 after AMP reveals an investment

| Bernd Struben

A rising Bitcoin price could validate AMP’s recent investment decision.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin just popped again

| Travis Hoium

Here's what gave investors confidence...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price blasts past US$100,000 milestone before an unexpected move

| Bernd Struben

Boom! The Bitcoin price just smashed through the US$100,000 mark.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could this be the day the Bitcoin price cracks $100,000?

| Eric Volkman

It's come awfully close at certain points during the past few weeks.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is up 30% in a month. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's gains have been nothing short of extraordinary.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just rocket to another all-time high?

| Bernd Struben

At new record highs, Bitcoin now has a market cap of almost US$1.8 trillion.

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Why cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are shooting for the moon today

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors just sent the Bitcoin price to new all-time highs. But why?

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Cryptocurrencies

What's happening with the Bitcoin price amid the stock market volatility?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin investors have been on a wild ride in August.

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Cryptocurrencies

Think the ASX has been volatile this week? Wait until you see the Bitcoin price

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has had the volatility of a yo-yo over the past week...

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Technology Shares

Is this the real reason Block stock is down 11% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block's big drop this week might have an unusual culprit...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin ETF hits the ASX. Here's what you need to know

| Mitchell Lawler

History is being written on the ASX today as it welcomes its first Bitcoin ETF.

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Cryptocurrencies

Buying Bitcoin? Here's why Block's Jack Dorsey says AI will drive global adoption

| Bernd Struben

Moving forward, Block plans to reinvest some of its monthly profits into Bitcoin.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) is up 37% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking at the CRYP ETF? Here's my take on whether it's too late to buy.

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) surging on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive Bitcoin news is lifting this ETF today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin ETF approved. When is it coming to Australia?

| James Mickleboro

Crypto bulls will be celebrating this milestone moment.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rockets to 21-month highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is now up more than 174% in 12 months.

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Bitcoin price sinks from 21-month high as ETF rumours swirl

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this cryptocurrency this week?

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Cryptocurrencies

Up 145% in a year, the Bitcoin price just smashed through 18-month highs!

| Bernd Struben

After a horror year in 2022, the Bitcoin price has come roaring back in 2023.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just hit a 17-month high?

| Mitchell Lawler

The long-standing cryptocurrency is finding its feet to reclaim a price not seen since May 2022.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is up 21% in April so far

| Sebastian Bowen

How on earth has this ETF smashed the market by a factor of 10?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rockets 28% in a week amid 'perfect use case'

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Bitcoin price that’s shooting the lights out this past week. Ethereum is also up 12% since…

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Cryptocurrencies

Something strange is happening with the Bitcoin price in 2023

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price has surged 45% since 1 January, leaving many crypto analysts scratching their heads.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price slumps 5% amid regulation fears

| Mitchell Lawler

Did regulators just drive a stake through the heart of this crypto investment?

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Cryptocurrencies

Own NAB shares? Now you also own crypto

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 bank has created a cryptocurrency tied to the Aussie dollar.

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Cryptocurrencies

Will the Bitcoin price rise 1,400% in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for Bitcoin?

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price crashed 65% in 2022. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin was hit by multiple headwinds in a tumultuous year.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price got hammered in November. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

There was plenty of the crypto’s characteristic volatility on display last month.

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Cryptocurrencies

Top 10 signs you've been crypto-scammed

| Tony Yoo

In an awful time for digital assets and consumer protection, the corporate watchdog has published a checklist to make sure…

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price has dumped 23% since the FTX collapse. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

FTX was partly backed by its own utility token rather than fiat currency.

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Cryptocurrencies

How might volatile crypto prices impact your ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin and other cryptos have had a rough week...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just hit 2-year lows?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just Bitcoin. All of the top cryptocurrencies are deep into the red over the past day.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum and Bitcoin price crash spells the end for these Aussie crypto ETFs

| Bernd Struben

Trading in both these ETFs was suspended on Monday.

Read more »

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Cryptocurrencies

The Dogecoin price is up 125% in a week. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Dogecoin has climbed back to a total market valuation of some US$19 billion.

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Cryptocurrencies

Up 18% in a month, could it still be worth buying Ethereum at its current price?

| Matthew Farley

Let's investigate the bull and bear case.

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