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.

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.

What Did the Stock Market Do Today? 3 Big Stories to Catch Up On.

By Sarah Smith, Editor-in-Chief, InvestorPlace.com
So what did the stock market do today? All eyes were on a World Bank decision and big moves in RIDE and CVAC stocks.

We Don’t Know How the Dogecoin Correction Will End

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is Dogecoin safe to buy? If the other cryptos are doing well, then Dogecoin likely is too. But I wouldn't consider it a flight to safety.

Is Polkadot the So-Called Ethereum Killer?

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Could Polkadot overtake Ethereum someday in terms of popularity and market capitalization? It's not as far-fetched as you might think.

A Popularity Boost Means Stellar Lumens Could Rebound This Year

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Stellar Lumens is gaining new accounts on its platform. With steady growth and a controlled token supply, XLM can easily rebound.

Solana (SOL): What Is the SOL Crypto? What Are SOL Price Predictions?

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's where the experts think the SOL crypto is headed, following this cryptocurrency's highly awaited Coinbase listing today.

Ethereum Classic Will Stand Out by Sticking With Proof of Work

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
The technical differences between Ethereum and Ethereum Classic are critical to understanding how the two assets will change in value.

Cardano Will Double With Smart Contract Launch and Address Count

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Cardano crypto is a good value here given its growth and smart contract launch. It will double as its address/value ratio matches Ethereum.

MATIC Needs More Than Utility to Justify Its Valuation

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
MATIC is using its network to solve Ethereum's problems, and it so far shows promise. But the price of Polygon's altcoin is unsupported.

Altcoins Are Riding Elon Musk’s Twitter to the Moon

By Divya Premkumar, InvestorPlace Contributor
In a meme and joke-fueled investing world, here’s a look at three altcoins riding Elon Musk’s Twitter to higher gains.

It’s the Economy of Cardano That You Should Focus On

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cardano attracts a lot of attention because of its underlying blockchain protocol but investors should consider its economic proposition.

Polkadot (DOT) Price Predictions: How High Can DOT Go After Coinbase Listing?

By Brenden Rearick, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
Polkadot (DOT) price predictions are heating up ahead of the coin's Coinbase listing. Can the scalability crypto see big gains in 2021?

With Many Fish in the DeFi Sea, Throw Ethereum Classic Back

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's still failing to differentiate itself from other altcoins. There's little potential for it to outperform its famous counterpart. With little on its side, there's not much reason to buy Ethereum Classic.

Follow the Whales and Buy Bitcoin Before Its Impending Breakout

By Luke Lango and the InvestorPlace Research Staff
Whales are buying the dip in BTC, which an extremely bullish indicator and supports our belief that the current consolidation period will end in a huge upside breakout. 

XRP News: Why Ripple Investors Will Be Watching August 31 and October 15 This Year

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The latest Ripple (XRP) news is an update on the court case with the SEC with an extension that could take the case to 2022.

TITAN Crypto: 12 Things to Know About Mark Cuban and Iron Finance’s DeFi Plunge

By Brenden Rearick, InvestorPlace Financial News Writer
The TITAN crypto crash is one of the most unprecedented events in digital currency. Even more unprecedented is Mark Cuban's involvement.

The Future of Dogecoin Is In the Hands of Elon Musk

By Faisal Humayun, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dogecoin remains purely speculative. Adoption of Dogecoin as a payment method for buying Tesla EVs might be a possible reason for upside.

What Will the Stock Market Do Today? 3 Big Stories to Watch.

By Sarah Smith, Editor-in-Chief, InvestorPlace.com
So what will the stock market do today? All eyes are on the Fed dot plot and whispers of growing cryptocurrency utility.
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