Key Takeaways Ether.fi and EigenLayer enable ETH holders to maximize their staking returns by combining restaking and DeFi yield opportunities. Because these protocols are new, they are higher risk. Investors can start exploring Ether.fi and EigenLayer with modest deposits (never stake more than you are willing to lose). Think of Ethereum like a high-interest savings account, with a twist. By depositing your Ether (ETH), it gets locked up for a certain period (similar to a money market or CD). This locking, or “staking,” helps secure the Ethereum network. In return for staking your ETH, you ..read more

The portfolio performance has now surpassed the S&P 500, solidfying our belief that these four picks are the best bets in blockchain. This content is exclusive for paid members (“Blockchain Believers”); please login to access. (Not a Believer yet? Find out how.) Email Password Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Future Winners Portfolio Update Q1 2024 appeared first on Bitcoin Market Journal ..read more

Key Takeaways Facebook initially introduced the DAU/MAU ratio to measure user engagement, or “stickiness” of a platform or app. Because repeat users are typically more valuable than new users – and less costly to obtain — a high DAU/MAU can be a good indicator of adoption and growth. Investors can combine DAU/MAU with other metrics, such as TVL or transaction volume, to identify “sticky” projects with excellent growth potential. Before they buy a token, intelligent crypto investors look at the numbers. (See our guide to 3 most important metrics for crypto investors.) One of the most importa ..read more

Blockchain Believers have consistently come out ahead of traditional investors, and the long-term performance of our crypto investing portfolio has been remarkable. This content is exclusive for paid members (“Blockchain Believers”); please login to access. (Not a Believer yet? Find out how.) Email Password Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Blockchain Believers Portfolio Update Q1 2024 appeared first on Bitcoin Market Journal ..read more

Key Takeaways Fees are the silent killer of crypto wealth. They are everywhere, and they eat into your profits. Strategies like choosing low-cost payment methods, trading during low-fee periods, and consolidating transactions can be used to reduce costs. Consider more than just fees when choosing a cryptocurrency exchange. If you’re investing in crypto, there’s a good chance you’re buying bitcoin. However, there’s always a “tax” for directly purchasing bitcoin, in the form of fees. Unfortunately, costs aren’t standard across platforms, so savvy investors will want to shop around to get the ..read more

Lido is a liquid staking protocol that allows users to stake proof-of-stake tokens like ETH in exchange for receipt tokens that can be traded, used in DeFi, or redeemed for their staked tokens. This content is exclusive for paid members (“Blockchain Believers”); please login to access. (Not a Believer yet? Find out how.) Email Password Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Blockchain Investor Scorecard – Lido appeared first on Bitcoin Market Journal ..read more

Aptos is a Layer-1 blockchain created by former Meta (Facebook) employees and based on the Move programming language. This content is exclusive for paid members (“Blockchain Believers”); please login to access. (Not a Believer yet? Find out how.) Email Password Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Blockchain Risk Scorecard – Aptos appeared first on Bitcoin Market Journal ..read more

Hedera Hashgraph is a distributed ledger technology platform that aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and more secure way of conducting decentralized online transactions and interactions. This content is exclusive for paid members (“Blockchain Believers”); please login to access. (Not a Believer yet? Find out how.) Email Password Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Blockchain Risk Scorecard – Hedera Hashgraph appeared first on Bitcoin Market Journal ..read more

Aptos is a Layer-1 blockchain created by former Meta (Facebook) employees and based on the Move programming language. This content is exclusive for paid members (“Blockchain Believers”); please login to access. (Not a Believer yet? Find out how.) The post Blockchain Investor Scorecard – Aptos appeared first on Bitcoin Market Journal ..read more

  Key takeaways: The price of bitcoin and bitcoin ETFs are nearly identical. ETFs are more suitable for investors who want to manage their bitcoin and other investments from a traditional brokerage account, such as stocks and bonds. Buying and holding bitcoin directly is more suitable for crypto-confident investors who are comfortable setting up and managing their crypto account or wallet. It also opens up the potential to participate in DeFi opportunities. Now that spot bitcoin ETFs have been approved by the SEC, it’s easier than ever for crypto investors to buy and hold bitcoin in th ..read more