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October 26, 2021

The Bitcoin Contango

The first US-based Bitcoin ETF (exchange traded fund) was launched last week. Well, sort of. Amid the fanfare and talk of bringing Bitcoin mainstream, a lot of commentators appeared to miss a crucial point – that the newly launched ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF ($BITO) was futures-based, and not based on the price of Bitcoin itself.
October 14, 2021

Why Bitcoin? (Part 1)

Some view Bitcoin is a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity, while others see it as a technological revolution leading to decentralised governance and greater freedom. But to a pre-coiner (someone who hasn’t yet bought bitcoin), this doesn’t necessarily answer the question of “why Bitcoin?”.
September 20, 2021

Stop Worrying & Love Bitcoin

As you spend more time riding the Bitcoin rollercoaster, there are many aspects of Bitcoin you grow to love and learn to submit to. You grow to love all of the media and government attacks, and submit to the fact that it takes far more energy to debunk misinformation than it takes to properly inform people.
September 17, 2021

Hold your own keys

I am a huge advocate for people to hold their own Bitcoin private key(s). Yes, it’s hard. Yes, not everyone can or is willing to do it. I accept that, but not enough people understand why it’s important, and if they did, more would heed this advice.
September 15, 2021

2 ways to DCA

Did you know Bitaroo offers you two ways to buy bitcoin on a recurring basis? 'Dollar Cost Averaging' (DCA), allows you to set up regular, ongoing bitcoin purchases to help negate short-term market volatility. You have two options when setting up your recurring buy: