Brennan and Erin Schlagbaum, a couple who paid off significant student loan and mortgage debt in their 20s, transformed their finances by focusing on saving and investing. With low living expenses, they saved most of their income, primarily investing in low-cost ETFs. As of December 2024, their brokerage account exceeded $1 million. They recently switched ...
Brennan and Erin Schlagbaum, a couple in their 20s, successfully paid off a six-figure mortgage and student loan debt. With low living expenses, they were able to save and invest most of their income, ultimately growing their investment portfolio, largely composed of ETFs, to over $1 million. They switched entirely from index funds to ETFs ...
Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart predict a major launch of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025, driven by potential changes in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission leadership. They anticipate new ETFs for top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Litecoin, with Bitcoin and Ethereum funds likely leading the Market. However, legal challenges ...
The cryptocurrency Market is experiencing significant change, fueled by increasing interest from institutional investors, particularly in Bitcoin and Ethereum. BlackRock is leading the charge by developing dedicated financial products, with their Bitcoin fund, IBIT, surpassing $54 billion in assets under management, and their Ethereum fund, ETHA, nearing $4 billion. This indicates a vast, untapped demand ...
Despite Bitcoin reaching a record price of over $100,000, many are hesitant about investing in cryptocurrencies due to their volatility. For those open to taking on this risk, the iShares Bitcoin Trust, a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF), offers a straightforward way to invest in Bitcoin without the complexities of managing cryptocurrency wallets or exchanges. This ...
Microsoft’s recent discussions about crypto investments have stirred interest, particularly regarding the possibility of adopting spot Ethereum ETFs with staking features. Amy Hood, the company’s CFO, highlighted during a shareholder meeting that Microsoft has been exploring digital assets since 2014, although a proposal to include Bitcoin in their treasury was rejected by investors. Hood emphasized ...
Bitcoin has reached a new high, surpassing $100,000, driven by investor optimism surrounding the incoming Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance. Following the recent election, Bitcoin’s value soared over 44% in just a month, reflecting increased legitimacy and enhanced Market interest. Trump’s administration is expected to ease cryptocurrency regulations, especially with appointments of key figures advocating for ...
Cryptocurrency stocks saw significant losses on Thursday despite Bitcoin’s price soaring above $100,000 for the first time. MicroStrategy, known for its Bitcoin investments, fell about 1% after earlier gains. Riot Platforms also dipped 1%, while Mara Holdings barely changed. Robinhood’s stock declined, and Coinbase barely increased. Year-to-date, MicroStrategy has risen an impressive 597%, with Robinhood ...
Bitcoin ETFs are now holding a substantial amount of Bitcoin, nearly equal to what Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s creator, has in their wallet. US-based ETFs own over 1 million Bitcoin, accounting for about 5% of the total supply, driven by remarkable Market performance. There are discussions in the Senate about potentially purchasing another million Bitcoin by ...
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Bitcoin and Ether are seeing significant demand following President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to reduce regulations in the crypto industry. In November, Bitcoin ETFs experienced record inflows of $6.5 billion, while Ether ETFs attracted $1.1 billion. The growing interest in Ether highlights a wider appetite for digital assets after Trump’s election. ...
