Crypto Doomsday

The year 2022 will mark the demise of cryptocurrency as we know it   When forecasters get a prediction right, critics often chalk it up to little more than coincidence. But let’s give it a go: 2022 will bring the end of cryptocurrency as we know it.  Begin with bitcoin. Its price can’t increase forever, but it’s … Continued

Trading the Ethereum/Bitcoin Ratio

The trading relationship between Ethereum and Bitcoin—as measured by the ETH/BTC ratio—has shifted this year, with Ethereum gaining significant ground against Bitcoin during the second half of 2021.

Crypto Might Not Be a True ‘Safe Haven’

“Safe havens” are traditionally defined as niches of the financial markets that retain, or even gain value, during periods of heightened volatility. Recent activity in the cryptocurrency sector suggests it may not be the “safe haven” it once was.

Luckbox Sold an NFT

Proceeds from the NFT charity auction, which ended on Veterans Day, went to coding bootcamp for veterans Code Platoon. The Luckbox team in August announced the creation of an NFT charity auction as part of its cryptocurrency-themed issue coverage. Three months and more than 10 bids later and the auction officially ended.  Longtime tastytrader Kartik … Continued

Smart Inflation Hedges

Looking to take the sting out of an investment’s shrinking value? Ethereum and bitcoin have been anything but stable. Think gold.  Is cryptocurrency the new inflationary hedge? Not for anyone who worries about a 5% drop in purchasing power. Ethereum has had losses that big roughly once every two weeks (or 10% of the time). … Continued