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I Want Your Feedback on Bitcoin

By Adam Sharp on December 14, 2017

Dear First Stage Investor, What a week! Here’s where our portfolio stands (as of December 14, 2017)… Litecoin: $280.85 Bitcoin: $16,300.00 Ethereum: $678.44 New Economy Movement: $0.51. As I write, all our positions are in the green. Since we made our initial recommendations, we’re now up… 376% on bitcoin 128% on Ethereum 477% on Litecoin 83% on NEM. As you know, I believe we’re still in the early stages of this bull run. Short term, we may see a…

Who Killed Off This Important Driver of Stock Growth?

By Andy Gordon on December 13, 2017

The tiny public microcap population has been decimated, going from nearly 4,000 to just under 1,900, and the ramifications couldn't be more serious.
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Update on Props Recommendation

By Adam Sharp on December 12, 2017

I’m sorry to report that the Props presale on Republic went live earlier than planned, and it’s already full. The issuer (Props) decided to launch the campaign a day early and notified its user base as soon as the deal went live. After that, it filled up even quicker than…
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New ICO Recommendation: Props

By Adam Sharp on December 11, 2017

I’m going to keep this recommendation brief because this token sale (ICO) opens tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 12. It may sell out quickly because there is a $1.07 million cap. So if you are able to, I recommend acting quickly on this one. (If you don’t get in on this…
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New Recommendation: 20/20 GeneSystems

By Andy Gordon on December 11, 2017

Deal Details Security Type: Preferred Stock Round Size: Up to $1.07 million Price per Share: $3.26 Valuation cap: $23 million Deadline: Midnight (PT) on Thursday, December 14 Investment portal: MicroVentures Liquidation preference: Pari passu with other series of preferred stock and senior to the common…

Bitcoin Hits $18,000 – What’s Driving It Higher?

By Adam Sharp on December 8, 2017

Bitcoin is up more than 16X this year. If you’ve been reading Early Investing, you already know why.
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Don’t Set Price Targets on Cryptocurrencies

By Adam Sharp on December 7, 2017

In this week’s update, I’m going to answer an important and commonly asked question… What price should I buy the First Stage Investor cryptocurrency recommendations up to? My answer? I don’t set price targets. Cryptocurrencies are too new for that, with less than 1% of the world owning any…
Cryptocurrency is garnering as many detractors as enthusiasts and eager investors. Here are three rules to explain why this is happening.
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Crypto Asset Strategies Portfolio Update

By Adam Sharp on December 4, 2017

Welcome to our first Crypto Asset Strategies update. In today’s article, I’ll be providing updates on our portfolio, a market overview and some tips. I am currently analyzing a number of upcoming ICOs and hope to have our first pick ready within a few weeks. However, I am being extremely…

The Long-Term Risks of Not Owning Cryptocurrency

By Adam Sharp on December 1, 2017

The risks of bitcoin and cryptocurrency are clear: You could lose money. But what are the risks of not owning them?
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Hold Strong During This Week’s Volatility

By Adam Sharp on November 30, 2017

This was one crazy week in the world of cryptocurrencies. Our portfolio has been on fire over the past few weeks. But today things are selling off hard. This correction is to be expected, and I can’t emphasize enough that this is nothing to be concerned about. As I type…
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We’ve done quite well on our Bitcoin Cash (also called “Bcash”) position, and I have decided now is the time to take profits. Important: The Bcash ticker on Bittrex (our recommended exchange) is BCC. It may vary depending on your exchange. Just be sure you’re selling Bitcoin Cash, NOT bitcoin…

Use ICOs to Find the Next Bitcoin(s)

By Adam Sharp on November 24, 2017

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are rocketing to new all-time highs. Today we explain the ICO phenomenon and look where the industry’s headed.
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In this market, you need only one small investment to change your life. There are thousands of crypto millionaires and more are being minted every day.   There are FIVE criteria my picks must pass before I recommend investing in them: leadership, market size, code, tokenomics and, for ICOs, ICO…
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Who Screams the Loudest in the Cryptocurrency Debate?

By Cory Templeman on November 16, 2017

Dear First Stage Investor, On November 1, our fearless Co-Founder Andy Gordon called out the mainstream media in regards to the cryptocurrency debate. Like anything new and revolutionary, cryptocurrency has its believers and its skeptics. Both are making a ruckus. The mainstream press isn’t helping matters. As far as…
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Bitcoin’s Next Fork Canceled

By Andy Gordon on November 9, 2017

Bitcoin’s fork, which was scheduled to take place on November 16, has been canceled. Support for the fork simply faded. Criticisms came mostly from longtime developers. Interestingly, many of them still agreed on the idea of larger blocks, which the new protocol would have provided. But they felt bullied and…