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.

Bitcoin Rally Shows No Signs of Slowing Down, Despite Skepticism

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bitcoin’s bull run shows no signs of slowing down as major financial institutions buy into the frenzy, giving it a respectable seat at the table in the investing world.

Bitcoin Has a Lot More Going for It Than Speculative Rallies

By Faisal Humayun, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a limited supply and wider acceptance, Bitcoin is likely to maintain a positive uptrend. Fresh exposure to the crypto can be considered on corrections.

7 Companies That Should Start Using Cryptos in Everyday Business

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
For cryptos to gain widespread acceptance, they need to be accepted as a medium of exchange. Hundreds of companies are on board and these seven could be next.

It’s Too Early to Tell Whether ‘This Time, It’s Different’ Applies to Ethereum

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the risk that the overheated crypto market pulls back further, take your time before entering a position in Ethereum.

Stellar Lumens Gains Alt-Crypto ‘Cred’ As Central Banks Eye Versatility

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
XLM is increasing in popularity as an alt cryptocurrency. Stellar Lumens is looking to act as a central bank digital currency throughout the world.

Why Polkadot Climbed Up the Ranks of the Cryptocurrency Market

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Seemingly out of nowhere, Polkadot and specifically its DOT blockchain token has emerged as a top cryptocurrency player. Here’s what you need to know about this fresh-faced crypto coin.

XLM Makes Sense As a Bit of Fun for Investors, Play Wisely

By Alex Sirois, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stellar Lumens is another name on the crytocurrency market garnering interest of late. Perhaps in these wild times it makes sense...

As Bitcoin Pulls Back, Here’s the One Reason It Could Surge to $80,000

By Thomas Yeung, CFA, InvestorPlace Markets Analyst
This week, Bitcoin pulled back from its $58,000 high. Here's the one reason why the currency's surge doesn't look over quite yet.

Cardano Is Set to Outpace Even the Fastest-Moving Crypto Coins

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even after an eye-popping price run-up, Cardano should maintain its bullish momentum and approach the $2 level this year.

Venture into the Altcoin Universe with Stellar Lumens

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stellar Lumens isn't your typical crypto coin, but in the battle for digital currency domination, Stellar's a surprisingly strong contender.

O Canada! Bitcoin Gets First North American ETF

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Canada beat the U.S. on Feb. 19 by launching North America’s first Bitcoin ETF. The only problem: it trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  

As Cryptocurrency Roars, Riot Blockchain Will Soar

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
RIOT stock can just be used as a Bitcoin replacement, but you should also take the time to get to know this well-established crypto miner.

Ethereum May Become a Corporate Treasury Asset

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Ethereum is likely to eventually become a corporate treasury asset. Ethereum will likely have higher appeal than Bitcoin given its wider transaction coverage and no supply cap.

Bitcoin Replaces Gold as the Global Index of Fear and Greed

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bitcoin has become a global index of greed and fear. It's also the tip of the wedge to eliminate settlement costs through a Chinese digital yuan.

7 Companies Poised To Make Disruptive Bitcoin Moves in Next 12 Months

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
Companies are considering Bitcoin for long-term investment and asset preservation. These seven have either made big BTC buys or could be mulling them soon.

The BTC Breakout Continues as New Bitcoin ETF Launches

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
The first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in North America started trading Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange. It’s called the Purpose Bitcoin ETF, and it trades under the symbol “BTCC”.

Bitcoin Is on a Beautiful Ride That Is Nowhere Near Over

By Lou Carlozo, InvestorPlace Contributor
Loud, volatile, impossible to ignore, surrounded by mythology and making enough headlines to make all its competitors jealous, bitcoin is without question the Donald Trump of cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin’s Surge Shouldn’t Distract You From Ethereum

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
As industry heavyweights begin adopting and integration Bitcoin, Ethereum seems like the perpetual number two. However, that may be the better position to be in the long run.

Ethereum Might Take a Breather, but ETH Likely To Make New Highs in 2021

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
The choppiness in cryptocurrencies like Ethereum makes ETH a day trader’s dream and a long-term investor’s nightmare. Its underlying blockchain could save it.
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