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

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