Motley Fool Australia
  •  

    Notifications

    Scott

    Wondering where you should invest $1,000 right now?

    Scott Phillips just released his 5 best stocks to buy right now and you could grab the names of these stocks instantly!

    Learn More
  • Log Out
  • Menu
  1. Category
    2. /
  2. Sector
    3. /
  3. Cryptocurrencies
    4. /

Cryptocurrencies

To learn more about Cryptocurrencies, take a look at our Guide to Cryptocurrencies for all the details.

 

Featured Articles

A smiling woman holds a Bitcoin token in her hand.
Cryptocurrencies

US$10,000 invested in Bitcoin 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have realised some outsized gains on their Bitcoin investments over three years.

Read more »

Bitcoin coins in a pile.
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 »

Woman looks amazed and shocked as she looks at her laptop.
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.

Read more »

bitcoin coins falling
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...

Read more »

Bitcoin ETF digital illustration.
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.

Read more »

Businessman walks through exit door signalling resignation
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 »

a close up of a woman's face looks skywards as she is showered in a sea of graphic symbols of gold and silver coins bearing the bitcoin logo.
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.

Read more »

Two large bulls fight against each other in the dust.
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.

Read more »

Recent Cryptocurrencies News

person dancing in bitcoin spectacles wearing a gold outfit with hands up.
Cryptocurrencies

How Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by the end of the year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Currently languishing at around $53,000, one finance guru thinks the flagship cryptocurrency is capable of doubling its value in less…

Read more »

a mysterious person wearing a black hoodie points a finger to a vast illuminated graph tracking bitcoin value with bitcoin symbols floating above the chart.
Cryptocurrencies

Why crypto investors are watching this key Bitcoin price level

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have been closely tracking risk assets, which have come under pressure as investors factor in multiple interest rate hikes…

Read more »

Panicked man with his hand on his head with a red Bitcoin symbol and arrow going down.
Cryptocurrencies

Here's why the Bitcoin price is falling hard today

| Bernd Struben

Risk assets like cryptos are selling off across the globe amid rising rate expectations.

Read more »

A rich buisnessman buys luxury items with Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies

Fancy buying a Porsche with Bitcoin or Ethereum? Here's how you can

| Bernd Struben

Tesla's Elon Musk was the first to offer luxury cars for sale in exchange for cryptos in the United States.

Read more »

Person with thumbs down and a red sad face poster covering the face.
Cryptocurrencies

These are the worst 3 cryptos to own in 2022, so far

| Bernd Struben

Only 10 of the top-100 tokens by market cap are well into the green in 2022.

Read more »

The word cryptocurrency written on a green digital background.
Cryptocurrencies

These are the 3 best cryptos to own in 2022, so far

| Bernd Struben

Geopolitical turmoil and fast rising inflation took the heat out of many risk assets, but not all of them.

Read more »

A young man sits on the floor with his back against a sofa hunched over his phone in one hand and his other hand on top of his head as though he is seeing bad news as his face looks sad and anguished.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price tumbles overnight. What can crypto investors expect next in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Regulations, rising energy costs, greater institutional adoption and a potential US listed Bitcoin ETF will push and pull on the…

Read more »

Young woman thinking with laptop open.
Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank's crypto rollout is facing delays

| Bernd Struben

Government regulators are struggling with how to include cryptos within their existing regulatory frameworks.

Read more »

Different cryptocurrency symbols in front of a rising chart and laptop.
Cryptocurrencies

How these top cryptos stacked up against Bitcoin and Ethereum in March

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Ethereum led the charge as many altcoins posted strong gains in March.

Read more »

A woman crosses her fingers as she flicks a coin into a fountain, hoping for good luck.
Cryptocurrencies

Why this crypto is the most resilient to inflation: experts

| Bernd Struben

Inflation is ramping up across the world, with further increases expected in Australia.

Read more »

bitcoin rocket
Cryptocurrencies

Can the Bitcoin price really top US$500,000?

| Bernd Struben

The total supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million, with just 2 million more to come.

Read more »

ETH written on white blocks. with red and green arrows.
Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just ended a stellar month. Expert panel predicts what's next

| Bernd Struben

With cryptos staging a comeback in March, we asked this expert panel what investors can expect next.

Read more »

a close up of a woman's face looks skywards as she is showered in a sea of graphic symbols of gold and silver coins bearing the bitcoin logo.
Cryptocurrencies

What's the outlook for the Bitcoin price in April?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investments should still be considered risky and highly speculative.

Read more »

a smiling female cafe worker wearing an apron stands in front of an elaborate coffee machine and cafe set up with glasses and cups on shelves as she holds a sign that says 'Bitcoin Accepted Here' .
Cryptocurrencies

Why cryptos like Bitcoin are 'no longer in the fringes'

| Bernd Struben

Elon Musk set the tone when he accepted Bitcoin as payment for Teslas. Now retailers across the world are joining…

Read more »

Two figures run up steps to three bitcoin moneybags at the top
Cryptocurrencies

Another crypto is buying $13 billion of Bitcoin. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

It's not that different from banks maintaining a capital reserve in case of mass withdrawals, explains one expert.

Read more »

Ethereum symbol in green.
Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price rocketed 25% higher in March. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Ethereum's pending shift to proof of stake from proof of work is drawing a lot of crypto investor interest.

Read more »

Bitcoin coin with a rising arrow.
Cryptocurrencies

Here's what moved the Bitcoin price 20% higher in March

| Bernd Struben

Investors are starting to see cryptos as more than just an investable asset.

Read more »

A tree in the shape of the Bitcoin symbol with leaves flying off the top, indicating ESG impacts of crypto mining
ESG

Here's what ESG investors should know about cryptos like Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

It's estimated that Bitcoin uses as much energy each year as the entire nation of Holland.

Read more »

a close up of a woman's face looks skywards as she is showered in a sea of graphic symbols of gold and silver coins bearing the bitcoin logo.
Cryptocurrencies

Mining Bitcoin is 3.5 times more expensive than digging up gold

| Tony Yoo

Creating the cryptocurrency uses a lot of energy, but fans have always argued digging up metal out of the ground…

Read more »

Bitcoin symbol with a rising green arrow.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin is up 25% in 10 days. Here's what it'll do now

| Tony Yoo

The flagship cryptocurrency is rallying hard this month. What's doing and what's next?

Read more »

person dancing in bitcoin spectacles wearing a gold outfit with hands up.
Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just reached a new 2022 high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The world's original crypto has gained 15% over the past week.

Read more »

a headless man in a business suit holds out his palm where a graphic image of a sphere appears with the word 'Ethereum' while his other hand points to it amid a dark background.
Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price outpaces Bitcoin as crypto investors eye 'The Merge'

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under fire in recent years over the tremendous amount of energy used by their blockchain computer networks.

Read more »

A man clenches his fists with glee having seen the share price go up on the computer screen in front of him.
Cryptocurrencies

Why this lesser-known crypto left Bitcoin in the dust this week

| Bernd Struben

Cardano has been labelled an Ethereum challenger for years due to its innovative smart contract platform.

Read more »

A worried man holds his head and look at his computer.
Tax

Investing in cryptos? Here's what you need to know come tax time: expert

| Bernd Struben

Don't ignore your digital asset investment gains or losses come tax time.

Read more »

Smiling man sits in front of a graph on computer while using his mobile phone.
Cryptocurrencies

Own ANZ shares? The ASX 200 bank just became the first to launch its own crypto

| Bernd Struben

The bank's in-house crypto can save time and costs across a range of transactions.

Read more »

A kid stretches up to reach the top of the ruler drawn on the wall behind.
International Stock News

Can Ethereum reach $4,000?

| Rick Munarriz

The cryptocurrency almost hit $5,000 four months ago, but now it's time for a more realistic near-term target.

Read more »

A couple are shocked and elated at the good news they've just seen on their devices.
Cryptocurrencies

Why this expert says the Ethereum price will triple in 2022

| Bernd Struben

A major shift in how the blockchain is managed and transactions are verified is set to bring ETH transaction costs…

Read more »

a mysterious person wearing a black hoodie points a finger to a vast illuminated graph tracking bitcoin value with bitcoin symbols floating above the chart.
Cryptocurrencies

Will higher interest rates take a bite out of the Bitcoin price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

With central banks the world over forecast to raise interest rates, how will crypto prices hold up?

Read more »

Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin outlook for 2022.
Cryptocurrencies

What's ahead for the Bitcoin price in 2022 amid rising interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos are behaving similarly to growth stocks.

Read more »

The word crypto spelt out in front of a blue background.
Investing Strategies

Busted: 3 common 'myths' about crypto

| Tony Yoo

The fund manager who dumped shares to go 'all in' on digital assets busts some of the misconceptions about cryptocurrencies…

Read more »

Bitcoin ticker on a blue and black sphere.
Cryptocurrencies

Why this expert says Bitcoin isn't 'a safe haven asset', at least not yet

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos have mirrored risk assets over recent months.

Read more »

ASX shares fund manager Angus Crennan
Investing Strategies

Why I closed my shares fund then launched a digital assets fund

| Tony Yoo

This fund manager explains why he shut down his stock investment product to go "all in" on crypto and digital…

Read more »

Bitcoin coin with a rising arrow.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price edges higher as potential European crypto mining ban flops

| Bernd Struben

The proof of work crypto mining process is extremely energy intensive.

Read more »

A man holding a mobile phone walks past some buildings
Cryptocurrencies

Fancy getting your paycheque in crypto? You're not alone

| Bernd Struben

Here's what a new survey says about digital token payments.

Read more »

bitcoin rocket
Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price is rocketing 8% today. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Better regulation could be good news for crypto investors.

Read more »

Man sitting at a desk facing his computer screen and holding a coin representing discussion by the RBA Governor about cryptocurrency and digital tokens
Cryptocurrencies

Will soaring commodity prices hold back the Bitcoin price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

A growing list of commodities are now trading at all-time highs.

Read more »

An older man wearing glasses and a pink shirt sits back on his lounge with his hands behind his head and blowing air out of his cheeks.
Cryptocurrencies

52% of Aussies will never put money in this investment

| Tony Yoo

Are you a fan or a sceptic? One particular type of asset is very polarising among Australian investors.

Read more »

a mysterious person wearing a black hoodie points a finger to a vast illuminated graph tracking bitcoin value with bitcoin symbols floating above the chart.
Cryptocurrencies

How might Visa and Mastercard's Russia ban impact the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Visa and Mastercard have pulled their payment services from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Read more »

Different cryptocurrency symbols in front of a rising chart and laptop.
Cryptocurrencies

Could this be set to make investing in crypto safer for Aussies?

| Mitchell Lawler

Crypto exchanges might soon need to be more strict standards...

Read more »

A man clenches his fists with glee having seen the share price go up on the computer screen in front of him.
Cryptocurrencies

Why the Bitcoin price should surge to US$50,000 in March: expert

| Bernd Struben

Institutional investors are helping to support crypto prices.

Read more »