Archive: Decred
Crypto Sell Alert and Other Important Portfolio Updates
By Vin Narayanan on May 6, 2022
We received an email from a member recently that asked the following questions (and I’m paraphrasing): Why are underperforming coins still in the Crypto Asset Strategies portfolio? Why aren’t coins like ethereum, solana and others that have performed well in recent history in the Crypto Asset Strategies portfolio? What are we going to be doing differently in terms of crypto investments now that…
These Three Portfolio Coins Are Going Strong
By Adam Sharp on May 21, 2021
What an insane few weeks it’s been in crypto markets. Elon Musk’s waffling on bitcoin has really shaken up the crypto markets. And now we’ve got a government “crackdown” on crypto developing — though that’s not as bad as it sounds. …
Alert: Taking Profits and Selling
By Adam Sharp on February 19, 2021
Deciding when to take profits in crypto is extremely difficult. Based on past bull markets, we likely still have at least a year to go before things cool off (and probably more based on the unprecedented deficits and money printing today). But I think it would…
Nano, Decred Looking Up
By Adam Sharp on January 15, 2021
Long-time members know that I’ve always been wary of more centralized cryptocurrencies such as Ripple. As you probably know by now, the SEC is going after Ripple in a big way. Here’s a brief summary from legal news site JDSupra,.
Crypto is Rising – And It’s Going to Last
By Adam Sharp on December 18, 2020
Cryptocurrencies moved up dramatically over the last week. From our portfolio bitcoin was up 25%, Decred was up 49%, XHV was up 45% and NANO was up 17%. This is what we’ve been waiting patiently for. Those of you who held…
Crypto Rally Stays Strong
By Adam Sharp on November 13, 2020
Bitcoin and the alts have had an excellent few months recently. Bitcoin is over $16,000 and approaching new all-time highs. Altcoins are rallying with strength as well. I continue to believe that Bitcoin is the safest way to play this market. However, altcoins have come to…
Fidelity Doubles Down on Crypto
By Adam Sharp on August 28, 2020
As you all probably know, Fidelity is one of the biggest asset managers in the world. It boasts at least $2.46 trillion in assets under management (AUM). That’s why the crypto world was shocked in 2018 when Fidelity announced that it was launching Fidelity Digital Assets…
Crypto Monitor: Crypto Spring is Here
By Early Investing on August 7, 2020
Crypto Winter is officially over. And Crypto Spring is here! Blue chip coins have been on a tear this year. And while some smaller altcoins have done well, most others have lagged behind. Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan discuss this and more in this week’s Crypto Monitor. Check…
Investors “Flying to Safety” With Cryptocurrency
By Vin Narayanan on August 9, 2019
The global economy has been sending a warning: Investors need a hedge against fiat money now more than ever. Bitcoin and altcoins fit the bill.
Bitcoin Pullback Presents Good Buying Opportunity
By Adam Sharp on June 28, 2019
Editor’s Note: We know many of you still have questions for us about Binance pulling out of the U.S. and Bittrex reducing the amount of coins American investors can trade. Over the next few weeks, we will be updating our how-to guides to reflect the new trading environment. As you’ll…
Crypto’s Bull Market Returns
By Adam Sharp on June 14, 2019
The crypto bull market is back. And things are looking up from here.
Managing Crypto Market Volatility
By Vin Narayanan on May 17, 2019
Editor’s Note: Adam Sharp is currently hard at work researching new cryptos to invest in. In the meantime, Senior Managing Editor Vin Narayanan is filling in. Dear Member, When you invest in crypto, it’s important to keep reminding yourself that crypto is a volatile asset. Huge swings in prices –…
Portfolio and Crypto Market Update
By Adam Sharp on August 24, 2018
You’ve probably all seen the news that the SEC denied nine crypto ETF proposals on Wednesday. This was no surprise (though the SEC issuing a temporary stay on the denial the next day was). Fortunately, the market reacted appropriately and shrugged off the news. It’s important to note that the…
A Quick Look at How Our Coins Are Doing
By Adam Sharp on June 8, 2018
Our portfolio, like the rest of the market, remains in a temporary downtrend. I fully expect this to reverse itself by the end of the year (with the institutional move underway by then), but for now it’s hard to say exactly when. Decred (DCR) Decred has been our strongest performer…
Crypto Market and Portfolio Update
By Adam Sharp on April 9, 2018
Editor’s Note: Adam will be sending out a new altcoin recommendation later today. The coin trades on Kucoin. If you don’t have an account on Kucoin yet, you can register here. This will be the first position in a brand-new speculative portfolio where Adam will…
New Recommendation: Decred (DCR)
By Adam Sharp on March 1, 2018
Price: $76 Market cap: $522 million Circulating coins: 6.8 million Total coins: 21 million Type: Cryptocurrency Recommended exchange: Bittrex Alternative exchange: Poloniex Decred (DCR) is a pure cryptocurrency play, and I consider it one of the few legitimate bitcoin challengers. The name Decred stands for decentralized credits. And this coin’s…