Asset Performance in Times of Conflict
Given the inflationary consequences of war, history advises caution regarding traditional safe-haven assets such as cash and bonds.
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Wall Street Bitcoin: What it Means For Bitcoin and You
With the successful launch of 10 Bitcoin ETFs, Wall Street has come into Bitcoin in a big way, and it will only get bigger. Is this good or bad for Bitcoin? Like many things in life, the answer is nuanced and uncertain.
GBTC was the Genesis of the Crypto Credit Contagion (Part II)
There are many reasons to criticize DCG and Genesis. Moreover, the drama highlights why holding Bitcoin is a superior option for investors. No fees or if your money benefits a company that doesn’t align with your values.
5 Reasons to Focus on Bitcoin Only
Unlike other cryptocurrencies, over the long term, Bitcoin has provided exceptional returns, peace of mind, and security for HODLers, their families, businesses, and employees.
Why Bitcoin is the Ultimate Asset for Your IRA
Adding Bitcoin to your IRA can provide asset diversification, as well as the potential for higher returns and a measure of protection against monetary debasement.
Bitcoin Awakens from its Summer Slumber
This drawn-out period of low volatility serves as a coiled spring. The only question is in which direction will the price eventually break.
Bitcoin: The Bear Market King
A new crop of altcoins emerges with each Bitcoin bull cycle. Yet, they inevitably meet the same fate. By illuminating this cyclical trend, we can steer the public away from the risky gamble of altcoins.
What’s Driving Bitcoin’s Price in the Current Debt & Inflation Predicament
Fulfilling its destiny as a hedge against reckless fiscal and monetary policies, Bitcoin has proven its mettle in its first fourteen years of existence. Let’s look at the current debt and inflation predicament.
Recurring Buys vs. Lump-sum Investing
The best strategy is the one that allows an investor to hold through Bitcoin’s volatility and sleep well at night, whether it’s recurring buys or lump-sum.
Traders Lose, Stackers Win
Instead of trying to become a trader where you are up against highly capitalized professionals, for most people it is more productive to set up a savings plan to acquire pristine assets with a good risk/reward ratio.
Bitcoin Bear Markets: We’ve Been Here Before
New Bitcoiners are likely upset with the Bitcoin price right now, but we’ve been here before and there are some silver linings.
Why Bitcoin is the Path to Economic Stability
Bitcoin’s reliability is leading the world on a path towards greater economic stability.
Market Headwinds Continue to Blow as the Fed Stands Firm
Swan Private Market Update #9 — The markets continued to experience turbulence over the last two weeks as investors grapple with rising risks of inflation, hawkish Fed, economic conditions, and the Russian-Ukraine War.
Bitcoin Is Not Your Typical Investment
Heads They Win, Tails You Lose. You’ve been told you should be investing in stocks & bonds — a game full of world-class professionals playing against you. Bitcoin is the fair game, and an easy one to play.
Why Bitcoin is Different (Part 2)
Bitcoin is a brand new technology that differs from anything else that has come before or after it. But where the beginners run into confusion is how Bitcoin differs from other cryptocurrencies.
Is it Time For Bitcoiners to Get on 'Zero Fiat'? Not Yet
We’ll all eventually transition to holding zero fiat money, but most people cannot afford to go full Bitcoin just yet.
Saving with Bitcoin
You should be investing in Bitcoin for its volatility — able to wait out price dips, even to accumulate during them, and celebrate the dramatic price rises when they take place.
Why I’m Driven to Build Swan Advisor Services
We will deliver the industry’s best education team to advisors so that when clients are ready to withdraw Bitcoin to cold storage or engage in collaborative custody, they’ll be armed with the knowledge to do it safely.
The Bearish Case for Bonds
Bonds are not as safe today as they are marketed to be. It’s time bond investors begin to protect themselves against the Fed policies that are leading to erosion of the real value of their bond holdings.
Why Every Investor Should Have Bitcoin in Their Portfolio
It doesn’t matter if you’re a young person starting to invest, a parent saving for their kid’s education or a retiree protecting your nest egg, Bitcoin has a place in everyone’s portfolio.
Is Bitcoin’s Price Too High to Invest?
Whenever someone discovers Bitcoin there are twom phases that typically occur, the first is that wish they could buy it cheaper, and the second is that in hindsight, they should have bought more.
Am I Too Late For Bitcoin
There are different levels of Bitcoin adoption. By segmenting BTC adoption, it becomes easier to see why the wide range of estimates exists but, more importantly, how early adoption of BTC as a preferred store of value.
Why Bitcoin is Not a Ponzi Scheme: Point by Point
Lyn Alden compares and contrasts Bitcoin to systems that have Ponzi-like characteristics, to see if the claim that Bitcin is a ponzi holds up.
Saving With Bitcoin Was Never So Cool As In 2020
Through technical development, privacy initiatives, multisignature tools, a savings narrative and more, Bitcoin’s 2020 was super cool.
Investing in Bitcoin Like a 401k
The best way to approach investing in Bitcoin is regular contributions over time like a 401k.
Why You Should Hold Bitcoin as a Corporate Treasury Asset
When companies like Square and MicroStragegy start buying Bitcoin, it’s time to pay attention. But, smaller private companies are also making this move. Here’s why you should consider doing the same.
FBTC vs. GBTC: Which Bitcoin ETF Should You Buy In 2024?
Since the start, FBTC (Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund) and GBTC (Grayscale Bitcoin Trust) have held the #2 and #3 AUMs for spot Bitcoin ETFs since the jump. FBTC or GBTC? Which should you buy?
Top 5 Benefits of Bitcoin Dollar-Cost Averaging
Bitcoin offers a strategic approach to investing. Here are the top 5 benefits: it reduces volatility risk, simplifies investing, lowers emotional stress, fosters discipline, and enables long-term growth.
BITO vs. GBTC Compared: Which is Best in July 2024?
BITO vs. GBTC… Which is best in July of 2024? Neither. Learn why!
MSTR vs. GBTC Compared: Which is Best in July 2024?
This article compares MSTR and GBTC, offering insights for investors by examining their features, benefits, performance, fees, and drawbacks, focusing on their role in Bitcoin investment strategies in July of 2024.
Tax-Free Billions: Step by Step How Peter Thiel Has $5B in His Roth IRA
Few stories have captivated the public’s imagination quite like that of Peter Thiel’s Roth IRA. Here is the journey from a modest contribution of $1,700 to +$5 billion, step by step.