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Survey: 2020 Won’t Be the Year of a Bitcoin ETF

Many people still don’t think a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is possible in 2020.An ETF Probably Still Won’t Happen, Survey Takers SayThe subject of a bitcoin-based ETF has been the cause of much controversy in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been wary of such products and has commented that it doesn’t want to approve one until it has clear and direct evidence that the crypto industry is no longer subject to volatility and the same market manipulation...

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Report: Bitcoin Is Becoming More Centralized

Is bitcoin losing its way? According to Bloomberg, the network of bitcoin (BTC) – the world’s biggest cryptocurrency by market cap – is more centralized than ever.Is Bitcoin Becoming the Opposite of What It Was?One of the big problems that we continually see with various cryptocurrency blockchains is that they will often sacrifice security or decentralization for things like speed. While fast transactions are always nice, one needs to wonder if speed is worth it if it means putting people’s...

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China Coronavirus Fears May Be Inspiring BTC Purchases

China is going crazy when it comes to bitcoin… bitcoin and gold.China BTC Action Is Booming for Sad ReasonsBoth assets make sense considering they are likely considered “safe havens” in that country and abroad. Both are known for retaining one’s wealth, especially in times of economic strife or some other global catastrophe.Right now, the catastrophe that China is facing is the new coronavirus that’s spreading through its provinces. Thus far, more than 200 people have died from the disease,...

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Elon Musk and Tesla Are Seriously Outperforming Bitcoin

Nobody can deny that bitcoin is doing quite well as of late, but in many ways, it still suffers at the hands of traditional stocks, one being that of Tesla owned by South African entrepreneur Elon Musk.Musk Has Power of BTCTesla stock is up by more than 30 percent, and BTC is hurting at the hands of this stock and others like it. Bitcoin was only bullish during the later period of October 2019 during the past six months, and even then, the spikes did not last. All other months were devoted to...

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Bitcoin Is Doing Well, but Will the Bears Soon Take Over?

Bitcoin has been doing quite well as of late. Over the past month, it has entered and stayed within bearish territory, and it’s currently trading for approximately $9,300.Bitcoin May Be Heading Back Down SoonYet, not everyone is convinced that everything is going to stay pleasant and positive. Many are worried that the currency is about to strike an anvil, and the bears are about to take over for good.Analysts are suggesting that bitcoin is above the “upper-band limit of the GTI Vera Band...

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Ric Edelman: Your Portfolio Should Have 1% of BTC

It looks like bitcoin and crypto is entering mainstream territory.Bitcoin Is Moving Up the Financial LadderAccording to a new report offered by CNBC, many financial advisors are now telling their clients that it’s important to be at least somewhat invested in bitcoin and digital currencies. While clients shouldn’t necessarily go crazy and throw all their life savings into the digital space, it’s important to have at least a little bit put to the side. They’re suggesting that customers hold a...

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Bitcoin-Based Loans Aren’t Doing Well, Says Genesis Capital

Bitcoin is doing very well as of late. At the time of writing, the currency has jumped even higher and is now trading for just shy of $9,500. Perhaps the coin will hit $10,000 in the coming weeks…Bitcoin Is a King, but Cash Is Still a GodBut according to one source, bitcoin still doesn’t have the attention or the respect of cash. While this is to be expected – bitcoin is, after all, only about ten years old – cash still dominates the loan space. This is also to be expected, considering...

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John Bollinger: The Bitcoin Bear Reversal Is Not Quite Complete

As we’ve been witnessing since the beginning of January, bitcoin has been on a very serious roll. It’s shot up nearly $3,000 at the time of writing, beginning the month at a measly $6,900 and then firing up to approximately $9,300.Bitcoin May Not Be Out of the Dark Just YetWhy then, are there certain individuals afoot who still don’t think the currency is in great shape? While they acknowledge that bitcoin is doing well and potentially picking itself up out of the doldrums it experienced at...

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Bitcoin Continues to Surge; Will It Hit the Five-Figure Range?

Bitcoin is continuing to surge and has surpassed the $9,300 mark in another big jump.Bitcoin Is Surging to November NumbersMany are wondering if $10,000 is around the corner. According to some analysts, the answer is “yes.” Bitcoin and gold are continuing their incessant jumps and don’t appear to be stopping anytime soon, and some argue that the currency could hit the five-figure range in the immediate future.One such person is Adam Vettese, a market analyst at popular crypto exchange e-Toro....

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Bitcoin Has (Finally) Hit $9,000 Again

It’s finally reached the pinnacle, folks. After months of waiting, bitcoin has shot beyond the $9,000 mark and is now trading for an impressive $9,039 at press time.Bitcoin Is Firing on All CylindersWhile this is relatively small compared to where the world’s number one cryptocurrency has been in the past, it does represent a shift of sorts for BTC and solidifies the bull market that enthusiasts have been so excited about for the past few weeks.BTC initially slumped to the mid-$7,000 range...

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