Bitcoin was designed to flee conventional finance, however main asset managers like BlackRock are actually facilitating large-scale conversions of Bitcoin holdings into ETFs, with over US$3 billion in conversions already processed. Retail buyers stay cautious because of Bitcoin’s excessive price ticket and notion of lacking the entry level, whereas institutionalContinue Reading
Bitcoin is emerging as a recognised asset class, adopted by institutions and governments. Liquidity, rates, and retirement fund inflows fuel long-term BTC demand. Altcoins must outperform Bitcoin or risk being dead weight in a portfolio. The latest Tapping Into Crypto episode featured Ben Simpson, CEO of Collective Shift, who sharedContinue Reading
Bitcoin has declined 13% from its all-time high of US$123,640 (AU$188,620) and is currently trading near US$108,969 (AU$166,280). Analysts suggest that a potential cyclical floor for Bitcoin could form between US$93,000 and US$95,000 (AU$141,983–AU$145,037). Institutional accumulation remains robust, with corporate treasuries steadily increasing their holdings of Bitcoin and Ethereum. BitcoinContinue Reading
Swyftx analysts Pav Hundal and Tommy Honan, said the catalyst for strong altcoin price growth in the remainder of 2025 could be ETH hitting all-time highs. Hundal and Honan cited Google Trends data showing investor interest in altcoins is twice as high as it was during the peak of theContinue Reading
According to Google Trends, search interest for “altcoin” and “Ethereum” has hit multi-year highs, with altcoin searches at a five-year peak and Ethereum searches at a two-year peak. This surge in retail interest coincides with a dip in Bitcoin’s dominance, which has historically signaled the start of a broader altcoinContinue Reading
A federal judge rejected Ripple and the SEC’s joint US$50 million settlement request, criticising both parties for attempting to bypass her permanent injunction against Ripple’s securities law violations. Investors are increasingly betting on XRP and altcoin ETF approvals, with analysts citing renewed ETF speculation and expected legal clarity in 2025Continue Reading
Adam Back argues that altcoins lack long-term value, likening them to prepaid credits rather than investments. Bitcoin’s digital scarcity and robustness make it uniquely viable among cryptocurrencies, according to Back. Historical failures of altcoins reinforce Back’s belief in Bitcoin’s sole relevance over the long run. Adam Back, CEO of BlockstreamContinue Reading
