Published inThe Dark Side·Mar 12, 2024Member-onlyCryptocurrency: Only a Scam When You Can’t Make Money Off of ItDonald Trump was no fan of Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies in 2019. In 2021, he called Bitcoin a scam. In 2024, he’s all for it. What changed? He figured out how to make money off of it. In this case, people paid for his sneakers with crypto. …Bitcoin4 min readBitcoin4 min read
Published inThe Dark Side·Feb 25, 2024Member-onlyCrypto’s Booming. Buy More Later.Cryptocurrency is a wild ride — a thrilling rollercoaster of highs and lows, with shocking surges followed by stomach-churning crashes. Bitcoin’s price is $52,000 as of this post! YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit tell you to make money now, FAST, and cash out with massive gains. What altcoin is about to…Bitcoin4 min readBitcoin4 min read
Published inCoinmonks·Feb 23, 2024Larry’s LaughingIn last month’s post, I looked at Wall Street’s first steps into crypto and why you should care (and not for the reasons you might think). In this post, I share some concerns nobody else seems to care about. Earlier this month, I posted three ways to prepare for the…Bitcoin12 min readBitcoin12 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Feb 13, 2024Member-onlyI Beat 99% of Wall Street Investment Firms Last Year. Here’s How.I was inspired by a DDI article, “I Beat 98.4% of Wall Street Investment Funds Last Year. Here’s How.” I Beat 98.4% of Wall Street Investment Funds Last Year. Here’s How. This might be the most important investment article you’ve read to build wealth with the stock market (and also…medium.datadriveninvestor.com Kudos to the authors, Henrique Centieiro & Bee Lee. They hit a 56% return, a phenomenal result.Bitcoin5 min readBitcoin5 min read
Feb 12, 2024My Medium Articles About AltcoinsThis post links to a series of articles on altcoins from the end of 2022 to the first part of 2023. Time to Buy Altcoins? I got another email from a guy who says he knows the five altcoins that will EXPLODE in 2023. Um . . .medium.com The Altcoin Chart You Can’t Afford to Ignore Are you using the BTC.D chart? Make sure it’s telling you what you think it is.medium.com Beware of Taking Profits on Altcoins It’s a great way to turn a 1,000% opportunity into a 200% gamblemedium.comBitcoin2 min readBitcoin2 min read
Published inCoinmonks·Jan 26, 2024Wall Street and Crypto: When Wolves Lie Down With SheepIn last month’s post, I addressed some misconceptions about where we stand in the “market cycle” (however you define it) and what you need to think about now. This month, I look at Wall Street’s first steps into crypto and why you should care (and not for the reasons you…Bitcoin12 min readBitcoin12 min read
Published inCoinmonks·Dec 30, 2023Act 3 of the Crypto Story: On to the ClimaxIn last month’s post, I discussed the fundamental reason we’re in this market and the difference between financial freedom and financial liberty. This month, I address some misconceptions about where we stand in the “market cycle” (however you define it) and what you need to think about now. Unless something…Bitcoin18 min readBitcoin18 min read
Published inCoinmonks·Dec 13, 2023Member-onlyThe Crypto Market’s Up Again. The Grief Cycle ContinuesIn the face of failed US bond auctions, a looming collapse in commercial real estate, and persistently-high interest rates, Bitcoin’s price is up more than 100% in 2023. Some altcoins rose 1,000% or more so far this year. The entire crypto market cap has doubled.Bitcoin7 min readBitcoin7 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Dec 3, 2023Member-onlyAs the US Loses Crypto, the Crypto Market WinsWe may remember 2023 as the year the US lost crypto. The government shut down crypto-friendly banks, seized a crypto-compatible payment network, sued a bunch of crypto businesses, neutered the largest crypto exchange, and forced crypto entrepreneurs to flee for other countries. Some think they can make up for…Bitcoin5 min readBitcoin5 min read
Published inThe Dark Side·Nov 25, 2023Member-onlyThe Crypto Market Demands You Suspend Your DisbeliefCrypto’s largest exchange just got hit with $4 billion in fines. Its CEO resigned. Rumors are swirling that the largest stablecoin, a crypto version of the US dollar, will collapse under US regulatory scrutiny. Every major US crypto entity is getting sued by investors, users, or the US government. Bitcoin’s…Bitcoin5 min readBitcoin5 min read