Month: May 2017

What is the Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT)?

What is the Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT)?

Trading under the ticker symbol GBTC, the Grayscale Bitcoin Investment Trust is currently the only Bitcoin Investment Trust that is publicly trading. Pegging its share price to the TradeBlock XBX 24-hour bitcoin index, the BIT is generally seen as favorable by the bitcoin community, since shares usually trade as an […]

Bitcoin Investing for Beginners

Bitcoin Investing for Beginners

It is easy to understand why investors might want to gain exposure to bitcoin. The innovative digital currency, which has been around since 2009, has appreciated immensely in that time, going from a value of just pennies to recently rising above $1,900 per coin. In addition to enjoying this sharp […]

Bitcoin Fundamental Analysis

Bitcoin Fundamental Analysis

While there are many different tools available for bitcoin traders, fundamental analysis may be one the most practical. Using this methodology, investors can evaluate bitcoin’s key price determinants or “fundamentals” in an effort to determine the bitcoin’s intrinsic, or actual, value. Armed with this information, investors identify whether it is […]

Bitcoin Technical Analysis

Bitcoin Technical Analysis

Investors interested in trading bitcoin have many tools at their disposal. Of all these options, technical analysis might be the most practical. Using this technique, traders can pinpoint key trends and get a better feel for market sentiment by analyzing bitcoin’s market activity, including price movement and volume data. Armed […]

Bitcoin Trading Guide

Bitcoin Trading Guide

When planning to invest, there are two approaches you can take: a passive approach or an active approach. The passive approach to investing is the so-called “buy and hold” strategy. In the world of bitcoin, that means buying bitcoin and holding onto it as a long-term investment to benefit from […]

Bitcoin Stock Guide

Bitcoin Stock Guide

First things first: There’s no such thing as “bitcoin stock.” However, there are certainly bitcoin investment opportunities, which is what we’re all about. The news is filled with stories about the rising price of bitcoin, and many investors want to know how to get involved. Rather than thinking of bitcoin […]

How to Buy Bitcoin

How to Buy Bitcoin

It’s never been easier to invest in bitcoin. Most people buy bitcoin in one of three ways: Bitcoin exchanges: the most popular way to buy bitcoin is through online exchanges, which typically require a proof of your identity, and charge a small transaction fee. See our list of recommended exchanges […]

What is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)?

What is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)?

An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a crowdfunding event to raise money for a new cryptocurrency asset, company, or venture. In plain English, it’s like a cross between a crowdfunding campaign (like Kickstarter) and a traditional Initial Public Offering, where shares of a company are made available to the investing […]

Find a Bitcoin ATM Near You

Find a Bitcoin ATM Near You

In this guide, we’ll introduce you to bitcoin ATMs, with step-by-step instructions on where to find them, and how to use them. You will also learn what transaction fees you can expect when using a bitcoin ATM to exchange cash for bitcoin, and vice versa.     What is a […]