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Some of Bitcoin’s Biggest Trades Happen Out of Sight
By Andy Gordon on August 22, 2018
We know just how much bitcoin changes hands in centralized exchanges. But most whales don't trade there. Understanding that is critically important.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Steadily Rising
By Allison Brickell on August 20, 2018
Bitcoin prices may have slowed down, but bitcoin miners seem to be focused on the long game.
Mailbag: Welcoming Institutional Money and Explaining Bitcoin ETFs
By Early Investing on August 19, 2018
The Early Investing team explains why the crypto community is welcoming institutional money and the importance of a bitcoin ETF.
News Fix: Institutional Investor Infrastructure for Crypto Continues to Grow
By Vin Narayanan on August 18, 2018
Institutional investors need ways to buy (and sell) large chunks of cryptocurrency. A startup backed by some heavyweight investors has found the solution.
Understanding Crypto Market Psychology and Buying Low
By Adam Sharp on August 17, 2018
Riding out a market that's trending down is hard. But there's good news on the way for people who hodl.
Crypto Monitor: How to approach the altcoin market
By Vin Narayanan on August 17, 2018
Summary We’re in the dog days of summer. But there’s never an offseason for bitcoin! The news just keeps on coming. From the SEC delaying its decision on the Van Eck ETF to altcoins struggling and Draper Esprit doing well, Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon cover it all in…
This Joe Knows Crypto
By Andy Gordon on August 16, 2018
Thanks, Joe. You did me a real solid yesterday. The Joe in question is one of my favorite cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, Joseph Lubin. He co-founded ethereum. And then he started ConsenSys, which helps startups build on top of the ethereum network. It’s one of the larger crypto firms, with 1,100 employees.
Portfolio and Crypto Market Update
By Adam Sharp on August 16, 2018
As you all know, the crypto market has been on a brutal slide recently. Here’s where I see it going and how I recommend handling it. As we’ve been saying for a while now, I expect bitcoin to outperform altcoins over the near term. I recommend moving cautiously into altcoins…
Just the Tip of the Wall Street Iceberg
By Andy Gordon on August 15, 2018
Institutional investment into crypto is in its pre-infancy stage. And when it takes off, it will be massive.
Chart: Institutional Interest in Crypto Continues to Grow
By Vin Narayanan on August 13, 2018
New research shows the amount of institutional money flowing into the crypto markets is on the rise. And that’s without the presence of easy custody solutions and clear regulations. Just imagine what will happen when we get those two things.
Mailbag: Shrinking Stock Market Creates Opportunities; Storing Bitcoin
By Early Investing on August 12, 2018
In this mailbag, we look at how to invest in startups in a shrinking stock market and how to store bitcoin.
Bitcoin, Musk making news
By Vin Narayanan on August 11, 2018
Bitcoin and Elon Musk dominated the news cycle for investors this week. From a delay at the SEC to what's going on with Tesla and SpaceX, the News Fix has you covered.
ICE Makes a Big Move Into Crypto
By Adam Sharp on August 10, 2018
The infrastructure to support an institutional boom in crypto continues to be built out. Here’s the latest.
Crypto Market Update
By Vin Narayanan on August 10, 2018
As I’m sure many of you have heard, the SEC delayed its decision on the Van Eck bitcoin ETF proposal. The SEC now says it will issue a ruling by September 30 (though it could come earlier). The delay was predictable – so was the market…
Tariffs, Tweed and Tonic
By Allison Brickell on August 9, 2018
A few weeks ago, we asked First Stage Investor members about Amazon Prime Day and the value of cryptocurrencies. Here’s what we learned… This week, we’re trying to figure out how members feel about Trump’s tariffs, bitcoin futures and more. Click the image below to take…
Bitcoin’s “New Normal”
By Andy Gordon on August 8, 2018
If you want a good model for institutional money in cryptocurrency markets, take a look at Sweden.