Crypto & Blockchain

Crypto markets are entering a new phase shaped by regulation, institutional capital, and real world financial adoption. InvestorPlace analysts examine major crypto trends, blockchain innovation, and market cycles to explain where digital assets are headed and what forces are driving the next wave of change.

Despite Novogratz-Thiel Allure, EOS May Still Get Lost In the Crowd

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
The attention of billionaires Mike Novogratz and Peter Thiel will help. However, until we see more progress with EOS, it may be best to hold off on this token, and focus more on the rest of the pack.

Dogecoin Is Teetering on the Brink of a Technical Breakdown

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dogecoin's performance in 2021 has exceeded all expectations. However, the meme token is running out of catalysts and the chart looks perilous.

Cardano: Energy-Efficient ADA-USD Could Become Even Hotter in the Summer

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cardano has taken confident steps to become the smarter, more agile version of Ethereum. ADA is a long-term holding without worry.

SoFi Stock Doesn’t Have What It Takes to Be This Highly Valued

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor
SoFi is unprofitable and is not a disruptor, but SOFI stock has a sky-high valuation. As a result, the shares are a sell.

As Rival Coins Upgrade, Polygon Could Lose its Front-Runner Status

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
MATIC remains a potential "Ethereum killer," but as ETH and other altcoins upgrade, it could fall back, both in price and in its prospects.

Let’s Put Aside Questions of Dogecoin Legitimacy and Focus On Its Potential

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
DOGE is a top cryptocurrency and it should have investor respect. The class is here to stay so we should focus on strategy not legitimacy.

Wrapped Ethereum Classic Is Not My Idea of DeFi Nirvana

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
In November 2020, Ethereum Classic Labs released Wrapped ETC. It joined the race to develop decentralized finance apps. Should you buy it?  

Fantom (FTM) Price Predictions: How High Can a Gemini Listing Take the FTM Crypto?

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are some of the Fantom (FTM) price predictions for investors interested in this decentralized finance crypto option right now.

DeFi Token News: 13 Cryptos That Could Soon Be Coming to Grayscale

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Today, some rather bullish DeFi token news has done little to stop the bleeding in crypto markets, despite the implications for investors.

Dogecoin News: Developers Share 2 Big Catalysts That Could Send DOGE Prices Higher

By Sarah Smith, Editor-in-Chief, InvestorPlace.com
Dogecoin prices may be falling today, but the latest Dogecoin news warrants a closer look. Here's what to know.

Litecoin (LTC) Price Predictions: How High Can NASCAR Deal Take LTC?

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's what the experts have provided in terms of Litecoin (LTC) price predictions for those interested in this altcoin right now.

Cryptocurrency News: Why Is the Crypto Market Down Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Cryptocurrency news for Friday includes the market taking a beating today and it all has to do with some of the top cryptos falling.

Shiba Inu Crypto News: Still No SHIB Trading on Coinbase and 2 Other Big Stories

By Brenden Rearick, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
Coinbase is still delaying the launch of SHIB on its platform. However, two pieces of Shiba Inu crypto news are exciting investors.

HVBTF Stock: The Big News That Investors in Hive Blockchain Should Be Cheering

By Brenden Rearick, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
HVBTF stock is one of the newest crypto mining plays to hit the Nasdaq. The Canadian-based company will uplist very soon.

Shiba Inu Could Dethrone Dogecoin, But Would It Even Matter?

By Luke Lango and the InvestorPlace Research Staff
SHIB coin could certainly continue to trend upwards, and it could be a Dogecoin killer, but this doesn't matter in the slightest. Being the Dogecoin killer won't give Shiba Inu any validation in the long-term.

Invest in Cardano, But Only If You’re in It for the Long Haul

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
So, weighing the positives against the negatives, what's the takeaway with Cardano? This may not work as a short-term trade. But, more long-term minded investors, willing to ride out possible choppy waters, it remains worth it to hold on tight.

Chainlink: Why Should I Buy the 14th-Largest Cryptocurrency?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chainlink is the 14th-largest cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of $10.8 billion. Given 13 are ahead of it, why should I buy?  

Tread Carefully with VeChain, the Supply-Chain Altcoin

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you have no issue with "all or nothing" plays like VeChain, there's nothing wrong with diving in. Just remember that, like other use-specific coins, it's potential to gain may be limited.

Holo Is the Kind of Extreme Long Shot That’s Worth Buying Into Here

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Putting it simply, Holochain is the 99-to-1 long-shot in this horse race. That is, it may likely rally ninety-nine fold (from a penny to a dollar) if it hits. Risk-hungry crypto speculators may like these odds. Just bet accordingly, because the chances of it finding big time success remain slim at best.
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