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October 2, 2023

“If you totally want to reduce risk, take no risk. Bury the money. Then you’ve got no risk at all.” 


- Don Connelly

Howdy investors!


The fourth bitcoin halving event is months away... but we think now is a perfect time to start preparing.


History shows halving events as bullish for the market. So, will history repeat itself?


Speaking of history, we're covering some opinions about bitcoin - particularly the long-term view. According to Coinmonks, it's reasonable to think that we could still be quite early for this revolutionary new asset.


Finally, you'll learn more about a group of investors who remain bullish on the potential for cryptocurrency despite their challenges in the collapse of FTX.


And now, let's jump in!


Preparing for the Next Bitcoin (BTC) Halving

by Preetam Kaushik

Investor Takeaway: For bitcoin investors, halvings are a big deal. While halving events can generate massive levels of hype, advance preparation and long-term holding remain optimal strategies for profiting from the hype. Here's what we've learned from previous halvings, and what we predict for the next one.


“Halving” is a landmark event that occurs every four years on the bitcoin blockchain. The fourth halving event is expected to happen in April or May 2024.


  • What are the implications for the price of BTC?
  • Can we expect another historic bull run in crypto?
  • What is the optimal investment strategy for investors during a halving event?


In this article, we explore the answers to all these questions -- and more! -- in our in-depth analysis of BTC halving events in the run-up to 2024. 


Read on for our take on the coming bitcoin halving >>

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We Are Still So Early to Bitcoin (Coinmonks)

Investor takeaway: With our coverage of the halving event, you may have noticed that bitcoin rewards are expected to continue until 2140.Newcomers to cryptocurrency often feel they need to take advantage of the opportunity to invest in bitcoin, but despite its high price, we're still early in bitcoin's lifecycle.


There's still lots of investment potential in bitcoin, due to its increasing attention in traditional financial markets and government regulations. Always think long-term.

What is Uptober? Bitcoin Price Closely Watched by Crypto Fans Today as October Begins (FastCompany)

Investor takeaway: Crypto enthusiasts have created the term "Uptober" to reflect the tendency for crypto prices to rise in the month of October. This is contrasted by "Rektember," a term reflecting how crypto prices tend to drop in September.


(However, bitcoin performed well in September, showing a more than 9% increase over the last month.)


This isn't a scientific analysis, but sometimes trends become self-fulfilling prophecies: the price goes up in October, simply because investors believe it will.

FTX Customers Who Lost a Fortune on the Bankrupt Exchange are Doubling Down on Crypto (CNBC)

Investor takeaway: Despite significant losses in the aftermath of the collapse of FTX, many customers, insiders, and investors remain optimistic about the cryptocurrency industry and plan to continue investing.


The continued optimism and resilience among investors, developers, and industry insiders highlight the enduring belief in the potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Hang in there.

Long-Term Wealth

$1K invested at today's market prices

This asset

invested 5 years ago

is now worth

Bitcoin (BTC)

$1,000

$4,436

Ethereum (ETH)

$1,000

$3,992

Uniswap (UNI)*

$1,000

$811

BNB Chain (BNB)

$1,000

$15,925

Note: The future may look different from the past. Please invest carefully.

* As UNI is less than five years old, we calculate from the launch date (Sep 2020).

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