Can you buy Bitcoin without a wallet, the electronic or physical “container” the holds your investment? The answer is yes, you can, but there are nuances to consider. Bitcoin emerged after the banking meltdown of 2008-2009. It didn’t gain widespread attention until around 2011, though. Today, many investors and consumers have a basic understanding that […]
One of the biggest questions that people have had when thinking about cryptocurrencies is “why should I?” Why should I be a buyer of a risky asset that’s not backed by anything and what good is it? Of course my answer to the first question is the fact that the dollar and most other fiat […]
In my introductory article about trading cryptocurrencies, I showed you how to open a crypto exchange account with Coinbase. In the follow-up article, I explained the procedures for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, using Bitcoin (BTC) as an example since it will likely be your first cryptocurrency experience. Coinbase, one of the more popular exchanges, makes […]
In my previous article I showed a four-step process for opening a cryptocurrency account on Coinbase, one of the largest and most successful crypto exchanges. This exchange makes it relatively easy to transfer U.S. dollars and other fiat currencies from your bank to Coinbase. Once you have funded your Coinbase account, the next step is […]
Bitcoin, alt coins, cryptocurrency — these terms pop up everywhere these days. If you’re one of the many people who have heard about it, are interested in it, but don’t know how to get started, this article is for you. I will show you in four easy steps how to set up an account that […]
Whether you invest in stocks, bonds, commodities or cryptocurrencies, the trading rules remain the same. Most people get into trouble when they don’t follow a disciplined investment plan. You’ll often hear traders utter the phrase “plan your trade and then trade your plan.” If you wanted to build a house you would first plan your […]
Coinbase is arguably one of the best-known and largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, along with Binance. Recently, there’s been a rumor about Coinbase preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) later this year or early next year. Only a few years ago it was incredibly difficult to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Exchanges were small, […]
Since cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin exploded in popularity they have disrupted many global industries, including hedge funds, banking and real estate. Though many industry giants welcome change with open arms, some remain wary of cryptocurrencies. Warren Buffet is one of the billionaires who think crypto will have a bad ending. On the other hand, Facebook […]
Ether (ETH) was hit harder than Bitcoin (BTC) in the mid-January pullback. The ongoing concern about whether or not many of the ICOs funded with ETH will be designated as “securities” continues to hang over the market. The SEC’s delayed decisions about which coins will have to meet the regulatory requirements is likely a factor. […]
When the Crypto Wealth Protocol newsletter kicked off in March 2018 (released mid-February), the cryptocurrency market was near its top. Bitcoin’s zenith came in December 2017 and Ethereum’s was in January 2018. In the March newsletter I had introduced myself and the reasons I sought out an alternative to our “normal” financial currencies and investments. […]
