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These 5 Cointelegraph Markets Pro alerts generated a cumulative profit of over 223%

Cointelegraph Markets Pro’s VORTECS™ Scores, NewsQuakes™ and Tweet Volume indicators helped subscribers identify five profitable trades.

In Cointelegraph Markets Pro’s latest VORTECS™ Report, the institutional-grade crypto trading platform displayed how its members could have captured a cumulative 223% gain by following five trades based on three different Markets Pro indicators. The report depicts trading alerts generated between February 12 – 18, 2023.

The potential gains available to Cointelegraph Markets Pro subscribers significantly outperform a simple buy-and-hold strategy during the same period, which would’ve yielded a maximum return of 13% for Bitcoin (BTC) and 12% for Ethereum (ETH).

*BTC chart performance between Feb. 12 – 18, 2023. Source: TradingView*

Cointelegraph Markets Pro used the VORTECS™ Score, NewsQuakes™ and Tweet Volume indicators to alert subscribers of these price changes before they occurred. In a previous article, it was explained how using these alerts in conjunction with indicators can help traders find higher-probability trades on a consistent basis.

VORTECS™ Alerts

1. HXRO — 100% gain

*HXRO’s price chart after a green VORTECS™ Score alert. Source: Cointelegraph Markets Pro*

The biggest gainer last week came from a VORTECS™ Score alert on HXRO. The asset was trading at $0.10 when a string of VORTECS™ Scores as high as 95 lit green. Scores this high emphasize that current conditions for the token strongly resemble bullish trends from the past.

Four days later, the price skyrocketed to $0.20, an incredible increase of 100%!

HXRO is the native token of the HXRO Network, which aims to make it easier to trade in crypto derivatives. People can stake their tokens, use them to take part in voting on changes to the network and get discounts on the cost of making transactions on the system.

2. Everipedia (IQ) — 29% gain

*IQ’s price chart after a green VORTECS™ Score alert. Source: Cointelegraph Markets Pro.*

IQ continues surprising subscribers with consistent gains! Already a top performer in 2023, IQ saw a green score of 75 when it was trading at $0.07 on February 15. Just 13 hours later, the price shot up 29% to $0.09!

IQ is the native token of Everipedia, also known as IQ.wiki, which is an informative knowledge platform built on blockchain technology. The IQ token powers all application and governance processes for the platform.

NewsQuakes™

3. Polygon (MATIC) — 22% gain

MATIC’s price went on a steady climb alongside a couple of major developments. On February 15, a NewsQuake™ about Polygon’s partnership with Square Enix popped up when MATIC was trading at $1.27.

Traders who bought at this price point could have enjoyed a 22% price increase when the token’s price hit its weekly peak of $1.55 three days later!

On the same day, Polygon announced that it would soon launch the beta version of its zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine. This gives them a first-mover advantage in launching a public mainnet, a bullish development that leads to positive sentiment change.

MATIC is the native token of the Polygon network, a leading layer 2 scaling solution on Ethereum. The token is used for paying fees, staking and governance.

4. Radiant (RDNT) — 38% gain

*RDNT’s price chart after three NewsQuakes™ alerts. Source: Cointelegraph Markets Pro.*

A stream of listings for RDNT preceded massive price movements. Three NewsQuakes™ alerted Cointelegraph Markets Pro subscribers about the token’s listings on exchanges Gate.io and Bybit. Only a few days after this news, RDNT’s price rose 38%!

RDNT is the native token of Radiant Capital, a decentralized non-custodial liquidity market protocol on Arbitrum. Radiant users can deposit any major asset on any major chain and borrow a variety of supported assets across multiple chains.

Tweet Volume

The Tweet Volume indicator measures a project’s activity on the social media platform. The rationale behind its use is that widespread community-driven discussions can sometimes drive an asset’s price up or down.

The stock and cryptocurrency frenzy in 2021, driven by online forums like Reddit’s WallStreetBets, is a prime example of this idea.

5. Horizen (ZEN) — 35% gain

*ZEN’s price chart after a 517% increase in Twitter Volume. Source: Cointelegraph Markets Pro*

The Tweet Volume Gainers chart continues to help subscribers track increases in interest and discussion — typically a bullish indication — as price movement goes hand-in-hand with Twitter hype.

On February 12, ZEN was in second place on the Twitter volume chart trading around $11.41. Just four days later, its price had shot up by 35% to $15.36!

ZEN is the native cryptocurrency of Horizen blockchain network. ZEN functions as a privacy coin, as well as a governance and utility token for users of the Horizon ecosystem.

How to reap the benefits of Cointelegraph Markets Pro

These gains, which cumulatively add up to 223%, occurred over the week of Feb. 12 – 18, 2023. It’s perhaps too idealistic to assume that subscribers captured all of this value, but even those who captured a fifth of it would’ve gained nearly a 45% return.

Another important note — the alerts for each of these moves were triggered before the move actually occurred. It’s easy to spot ideal entry opportunities in hindsight, but Cointelegraph Markets Pro uses institutional-grade technology to help traders spot these opportunities in real time, often before they happen.

There’s a catch though; only Cointelegraph Markets Pro subscribers are privy to these alerts, and only subscribers receive the Markets Pro VORTECS™ Report, which is jammed full of wins like these on a weekly basis.

For those tired of sitting on the sidelines while other crypto traders lock in gains, there’s only one place to go.

See how Cointelegraph Markets Pro delivers market-moving data before this information becomes public knowledge.

Cointelegraph is a publisher of financial information, not an investment adviser. We do not provide personalized or individualized investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are volatile investments and carry significant risk including the risk of permanent and total loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Figures and charts are correct at the time of writing or as otherwise specified. Live-tested strategies are not recommendations. Consult your financial adviser before making financial decisions.

All ROIs quoted are accurate as of March 2, 2023.

Coinbase no longer accepts payments via Silvergate Bank

Following the alleged troubles at Silvergate Bank, Coinbase announced that the crypto exchange would no longer accept or initiate payments with Silvergate.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that it had terminated its partnership with Silvergate Bank as its United States dollar banking partner, citing an ongoing investigation. In a tweet, the exchange said:

“In light of recent developments & out of an abundance of caution, Coinbase is no longer accepting or initiating payments to or from Silvergate.“

The crypto exchange will facilitate institutional client cash transactions for its prime customers with its other banking partner, Signature Bank.

The stocks of Silvergate Bank, which were already under stress due to a delay in filing its annual 10-K report, dropped another 40% in pre-market trading. Silvergate Capital was also downgraded to “underweight” from “neutral” by JP Morgan in light of the insolvency scare.

A 10-K report is a document required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank had said it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

The decision will not impact payment instructions in pounds or euros.

Troubles for the fintech bank began along with the downfall of the FTX crypto exchange. Silvergate Bank, also popularly known as the “crypto bank” for its slew of crypto partners, is currently facing an investigation from the U.S. Department of Justice over its involvement in the FTX collapse. The investigation revolves around former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s account with the bank.

In another civil lawsuit, Silvergate Bank and its CEO Alan Lane were accused of “aiding and abetting” a “multibillion-dollar fraudulent scheme orchestrated by Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF)” and two of his entities — FTX and Alameda Research.

In light of the ongoing investigations and termination of partnerships, Silvergate became one of the most shorted stocks in the current market. Over 72% of Silvergate Capital stock was shorted by the end of January, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

This is a developing story, and further information will be added as it becomes available.

Americans ‘frustrated’ by financial system inequality, 20% own crypto: Survey

Crypto ownership among U.S. adults has remained steady over the last 12 months, with a large portion seemingly “frustrated” by the one-sided global financial system.

A whopping 80% of American adults believe the financial system favors those with “powerful interests,” while 20% currently own cryptocurrency, a new survey has revealed.

Commissioned by crypto exchange Coinbase, the February online survey of more than 2,000 American adults found that 80% of respondents said the “global financial system unfairly favors powerful interests,” while 67% have called for “major changes” or a “complete overhaul” of the financial system.

*A large portion of respondents are disillusioned with the Global Financial System and want change. Source: Morning Consult*

The survey conducted by business intelligence firm Morning Consult was aimed at examining the perception of the global financial system and how United States adults and crypto investors viewed the future of the crypto market and exchanges.

It found that despite the recent FUD and bad news coming out of the crypto space, 20% of respondents said they still own crypto, and nearly a third plan to buy, sell or trade crypto in the next year.

Morning Consult noted that the numbers have remained consistent each quarter since January 2022, drifting between 17% and 20% over the last 12 months, meaning that recent market turmoil may not have shaken retail investor confidence in crypto in America.

“There is reason to be optimistic about crypto’s future. Universally, Americans are frustrated by the inequality in the financial system and are hungry for change,” wrote Morning Consult, adding:

“Crypto investors and younger cohorts of Americans still believe that crypto is a worthwhile investment in the future that can lead to societal benefits.”

Crypto enthusiasm among younger adults also remains high. The survey found that 36% of Gen Z (born between 1997 to 2013) and 30% of Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) currently own crypto.

*Younger generations remain optimistic about the future of crypto. Source: Morning Consult*

Minority groups were also found to be more likely to hold a favorable view of crypto and be optimistic about the future of the asset.

“Black and Hispanic adults are significantly more likely than white adults to have a favorable impression of cryptocurrency and are more optimistic that ‘Cryptocurrency and blockchain are the future’ than any other cohort.”

Current crypto investors also remain optimistic about the future, with 65% agreeing that the market’s best days are still ahead, while 76% of crypto investors still believe crypto and blockchain are the future.

Some market commentators believe the next bull run will kick off when China adopts a more favorable view of crypto. However, the survey found that more Americans would be interested in entering the market if exchanges were more trusted and secure.

Among the general population, 67% flagged secure and reliable exchanges as important. In comparison, 91% of crypto investors said a trusted, secure platform is vital to the crypto market.

*Many respondents flagged secure, and reliable crypto exchanges as important. Source: Morning Consult*

“How Americans view the reliability of exchanges largely informs their aspirations of cryptocurrency ownership: if Americans feel exchanges are secure, then they are more likely to invest in crypto in the future,” wrote Morning Consult.

Morning Consult conducted the survey between Feb. 10 and Feb. 14, questioning a national sample of 2,202 American adults as well as an oversample of 500 U.S. cryptocurrency investors.

Crypto’s next bull run will come from the East: Gemini co-founder

Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss believes the next crypto bull run will come from Asia, while America has two options — embrace crypto or be left behind.

Crypto’s next bull run will start in Asia, according to Cameron Winklevoss, an American investor and co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini.

His comments have come amid an increase in enforcement action and looming crackdowns from United States regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission.

“My working thesis atm is that the next bull run is going to start in the East,” Winklevoss said in a tweet on Feb. 19.

“It will be a humbling reminder that crypto is a global asset class and that the West, really the US, always only ever had two options: embrace it or be left behind.”

“It can’t be stopped. That we know,” he added.

According to Chainalysis, Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) was the third largest cryptocurrency market in its index for 2022. Citizens from these areas received $932 billion in cryptocurrency value from July 2021 to June 2022.

CSAO was also home to seven of the top 20 countries in 2022’s index: Vietnam (1), the Philippines (2), India (4), Pakistan (6), Thailand (8), Nepal (16), and Indonesia (20).

My working thesis atm is that the next bull run is going to start in the East. It will be a humbling reminder that crypto is a global asset class and that the West, really the US, always only ever had two options: embrace it or be left behind. It can’t be stopped. That we know.

— Cameron Winklevoss (@cameron) February 19, 2023

In his Twitter thread, Winklevoss said that governments who fail to offer clear rules and sincere guidance on crypto will be “left in the dust,” and miss out on “the greatest period of growth since the rise of the commercial Internet,” adding:

“And it will mean missing out on shaping and being a foundational part of the future financial infrastructure of this world (and beyond).”

Winklevoss is neither the first, nor last, to suggest that the United States’ approach to crypto will drive away the industry, or that Asia could kick off the next crypto growth cycle.

Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong said the stringent actions from U.S. regulators, including the SEC, could further drive crypto businesses offshore.

Meanwhile, an independent market analyst on Twitter — known as GCR — has also prophesied that “China, (and Asia in general) will fuel the next run,” in a Jan. 8 post to their 147,300 followers.

“It will take quite some time to melt Western cynicism towards this space, but the East is ascending and yearning to flex.”

I believe China, (and Asia in general) will fuel the next run

It will take quite some time to melt Western cynicism towards this space, but the East is ascending and yearning to flex

You should be hanging out in WeChat
Many future pumps will be on coins none of your circle know

— GCR (@GCRClassic) January 9, 2023

Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of crypto derivatives giant BitMEX, made a prediction last October that the next bull run will start when China moves back into the market and went one step further to say Hong Kong has a vital part to play in this process.

Hayes argued that Hong Kong might become the testing ground for Beijing to experiment with crypto markets and act as a hub for Chinese capital to find its way into the global crypto markets.

At the time, he said “China has not left crypto — it has just been dormant.”

Earlier this year, Hong Kong’s financial secretary, Paul Chan made a Jan. 9 speech at the POW’ER Hong Kong Web3 Innovators Summit, where he revealed lawmakers passed legislation to set up a licensing system for virtual asset service providers in December.

The China coin narrative has flipped regulatory FUD on its head

The more actions US takes against crypto, the more the narrative is reinforced and induces more shorts to enter the market that need to buy back higher

Bullish FUD

— Andrew Kang (@Rewkang) February 19, 2023

As a result of the changes in legislation, a “Chinese Coins Pump” narrative has been gaining traction as speculation grows over whether the regulatory easements in Hong Kong will lead to a massive surge for utility tokens of Asian focused exchanges.

3 technical analysis strategies that help confirm winning trades

A combination of RSI, Bollinger Bands and MACD indicators can help investors confirm winning trades.

Cryptocurrency trading has evolved from the perception of simply being a game of chance to a strategic process. Successful traders rely on a combination of technical analysis, specific indicators and metrics to find trades with a high probability of profit.

Before explaining the three technical analysis strategies that can help confirm a winning trade, let’s first define the key terms:

Technical analysis — is all about analyzing statistical trends, so as long as an asset has historical data, technical analysis can be applied. Technical analysis involves looking at the past trading activity and price variations of a crypto asset, with the goal of understanding how the supply and demand of a specific asset might influence its future price changes. By using charts to evaluate price trends and patterns, it’s often been possible to find profitable trading opportunities.

Indicator — is a tool that helps traders make decisions in the market. Select indicators on cryptocurrency market charts are used to measure different aspects of market activity. Ultimately, traders use them to try and predict potential future price movements.

The three indicators for crypto trading examined here are:

Relative strength index
Bollinger Bands
Moving average convergence/divergence

The key distinction lies in the strategy used to apply what these indicators point to in the market. Below are some best practices on how to use them.

Relative Strength Index

The relative strength index (RSI) measures momentum — whether an asset is overbought or oversold. It does that by comparing the closing price with the asset’s 50-day moving average.

If the current price of an asset is within 10% of its 50-day moving average and has been trending upward for at least two days, the RSI reading is considered to be above 70, which qualifies as overbought; on the other hand, an RSI reading under 30 is thought to be oversold.

A strong upward RSI momentum tends to point to an impending rally.

Look specifically for this type of RSI divergence: two lows, where the first low is higher than the next low, followed by an RSI where a lower low is followed by a higher low. Such a divergence signifies a potential change in momentum, meaning that a sizable upside could be happening soon.

Bollinger Bands

Bollinger Bands can be used to determine an asset’s relative high and low price over a set period by using a common statistics metric known as standard deviation.

By plotting bands two deviations above and two deviations below a moving average, typically 20 days, traders can use historical data to compare it to the current price.

Try using Bollinger Bands to identify breakout price action when an asset’s price moves outside of the upper or lower bands. Prices near the extremes of these bands can be another good confirmation of a winning trade.

Moving Average Convergence/Divergence

The moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) is a trend-following momentum indicator. The MACD line shows the relationship between two exponential moving averages (EMAs) — the difference between the 12-day EMA and the 26-day EMA.

Finally and most importantly, there is the signal line — a 9-day EMA of the MACD line. With the MACD, traders watch the MACD line and the signal line to see if and when they cross over.

When the MACD line crosses above the signal line, it is a bullish indicator that informs traders to consider buying the asset, as this signals a green candle could be coming.

Conversely, when the MACD line crosses below the signal line, it is a bearish indicator that informs traders to consider selling or shorting the asset. Historically, this leads to a drop in asset value.

Using indicators to confirm winning VORTECS™ Score alerts

Cointelegraph Markets Pro’s VORTECS™ Score is a quant-style indicator providing a “snapshot” comparison between current and past market conditions for a given crypto asset.

Its artificial intelligence-driven backtesting engine performs real-time analysis on a fixed set of quantitative factors to produce a numeric score that predicts when certain assets may be due an ascension in price: a higher VORTECS™ Score means that current market conditions are bullish, while a lower score is bearish.

Many Cointelegraph Markets Pro traders use a certain value of the VORTECS™ Score as a trigger for an entry. Many traders use a value of 75 and over, as 75 is the value at which the VORTECS™ line lights up green on the Cointelegraph Markets Pro platform.

The VORTECS™ line lights up green as XNO exceeds a score of 75. Source: Markets Pro

However, there is a potential obstacle here: While the VORTECS™ Score offers institutional-grade insight into potential asset movements, its predictability can be vastly improved by pairing it with confirmation from the indicators discussed above.

This principle is inherent to trading rather than the VORTECS™ Score — the more arguments that support a trade idea, the more likely it is to be a winning trade.

For Cointelegraph Markets Pro traders who consider a VORTECS™ Score of 75 as a potential entry trigger, here’s how one can use the indicators above to confirm trade opportunities:

1. Using MACD as confirmation of a VORTECS™ Score trigger on ETH/USD.

*The gray line depicts the VORTECS*™ *Score, while the white line depicts the price of ETH. Source: Markets Pro*

On Jan. 10, 2021, the VORTECS™ Score on ETH/USD reached 81, triggering an entry setup. An inspection of the price action on the chart shows the trigger was preceded by a MACD fast line crossing over the signal line, a bullish indicator.

*Blue vertical line shows the time the VORTECS™ Score was triggered. Blue arrow shows the MACD signal. Source: Markets Pro*

By using the MACD as a confirmation tool, astute Cointelegraph Markets Pro traders could’ve used the VORTECS™ Score trigger to capitalize on what was the start of the 2021 bull run for Ether (ETH).

2. Using RSI as confirmation of a VORTECS™ Score trigger on DOT/USD.

*Blue vertical line shows the time the VORTECS™ Score was triggered. Slanted blue horizontal line shows an RSI divergence. Source: Markets Pro*

On Sept. 21, 2021, the VORTECS™ Score on DOT/USD reached 75, triggering an entry setup. An inspection of the price action shows that DOT/USD had just displayed a bullish RSI divergence signal:

DOT/USD had set lower lows (indicated by the slanted blue horizontal line on the price chart), while the RSI had set higher lows (indicated by the slanted blue horizontal line on the RSI chart).

By using the RSI as a confirmation tool, astute Cointelegraph Markets Pro traders could’ve used the VORTECS™ Score trigger to capitalize on a near 100% move for Polkadot (DOT) in two months.

3. Using Bollinger Bands as confirmation of a VORTECS™ Score trigger on DOT/USD.

*Red circle shows DOT/USD exceeding the lower boundary of the Bollinger Bands. Source: Markets Pro*

Alternatively, traders using Bollinger Bands could’ve also used the indicator as confirmation for the VORTECS™ Score trigger on Sept. 21, 2021.

DOT’s price chart shows it dipped below the lower boundary of the Bollinger Bands on the same day the VORTECS™ Score was triggered, providing immediate bullish confirmation for the trade.

Cointelegraph’s Markets Pro provides traders easy access to institutional-grade tools like VORTECS™ Score triggers and traditional technical analysis. Paired together, these can be the building blocks of creating high-quality, high-probability trades.

See how Cointelegraph Markets Pro delivers market-moving data before this information becomes public knowledge.

All ROIs quoted are accurate as of February 14, 2023…

Breaking: Paxos reportedly ordered to stop issuing Binance USD

A New York regulator ordered Paxos to stop issuing BUSD, the third-largest stablecoin by market cap.

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has ordered blockchain company Paxos Trust to stop the issuance of dollar-pegged Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin.

The New York regulator’s actions come shortly after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a wells notice to Paxos — a letter the regulator uses to tell companies of planned enforcement action. The notice alleged that Binance USD is an unregistered security.

The NYDFS has asked Paxos to stop creating more of its BUSD token. Paxos will continue to manage redemptions of the product, according to a Binance statement.

The Department is monitoring Paxos closely to verify that the company can facilitate redemptions in an orderly fashion subject to enhanced, risk-based, compliance protocols. In a statement published on the NYDFS website, the regulator confirmed:

“DFS has ordered Paxos to cease minting Paxos-issued BUSD as a result of several unresolved issues related to Paxos’ oversight of its relationship with Binance in regard to Paxos-issued BUSD. In response, on February 13, 2023, Paxos notified customers of its intent to end its relationship with Binance for BUSD.”

The most recent regulatory action on the third largest stablecoin comes in the wake of growing scrutiny around the crypto market. The SEC declared that crypto staking services violate securities law only last week, forcing Kraken to close its staking offering altogether. Coinbase is taking up the fight, claiming its staking products are not securities.

The securities debate in the crypto market is long-running and has been in focus ever since SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple, the issuer behind the XRP (XRP) token. The case has yet to reach a conclusion. Generally, if an investment of money is made in a business with the expectation of a profit to come through the efforts of someone other than the investor, it is considered a security.

However, the security allegations against a stablecoin could present a major challenge to the crypto industry, as stablecoins are a popular on-ramp for users taking their first steps into crypto. Cointelegraph reached out to law experts to understand how stablecoins could qualify as a security. One lawyer said that while stablecoins are supposed to be stable, buyers may possibly profit from a range of arbitrage, hedging and staking opportunities.

Blockchain attorneys told Cointelegraph that while the answer isn’t clear-cut, there is a case to be made if the stablecoin was created with the expectation of making money or if it is a derivative of a security.

Updated at 3:15pm UTC to include a statement from the NYDFS.

Bitcoin advocate Najah Roberts explains why BTC is a tool for empowerment

The Agenda podcast explores the concept of financial sovereignty, Black American empowerment and the promise of Bitcoin with the revolutionary Najah Roberts.

If you ask 10 people what Bitcoin’s original purpose is, at least one person will say it’s meant to cut out the middleman, reduce the cost of transacting and empower those who might not have access to modern financial infrastructure.

While all of those boxes might be ticked, another phenomenon of financial technology, and technology in general, is that not everyone benefits equally from the revolutionary change it brings. Of course, this happens for a variety of unique reasons, some intentional and others unintentional, but the phenomenon of technological change leaving some people behind presents a rather unique question.

How can Bitcoin empower Black Americans?

In this week’s episode of The Agenda — a Cointelegraph podcast that explores the promises of crypto, blockchain and Web3, and how regular people level up and improve their lives with technology — hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung dig deep into the topic with Najah Roberts, an activist, educator and founder of several crypto-related organizations, including Black Bitcoin Billionaire, a brick-and-mortar Bitcoin exchange and a tech-focused children’s camp.

According to Roberts, Bitcoin (BTC) itself is the last great hope and opportunity for Black American empowerment; and for this reason, she has dedicated the last five years to spreading the good word of Satoshi Nakamoto and the basic tenets of financial literacy.

Bitcoin could be the road to freedom

As a base case for her raison d’etre, Roberts explained that:

“The Emancipation Proclamation was signed over 150-something years ago. And at that time in this country, Black people in America held less than 1% of the wealth. And here we sit, in 2022, and factually, Black folks in America own less than 1% of the wealth. […] Bitcoin affords us the opportunity to have some self-sovereignty and to be able, for the first time in history, to have control of our money — because he who holds the money rules everything. And so if we are holders of our money, we’ll be able to rule our own lives. And I’m excited about that for our community.”

Roberts explained that financial self-sovereignty is paramount, especially in systems like in the United States where the tools and resources that lead to generational wealth creation have historically been denied to certain groups.

Roberts said:

“We’ve got to get self-sovereign because nobody’s looking out for us except for us, and we got to get that in our head. And that’s what we’ve been teaching the community. So, Bitcoin is just the first stepping stone. Again, he who holds the money holds the power. And so we want to hold our own money so we have power to do the things that we need to do, not only in our families but in our communities. Because when it boils down, everything revolves around the economics.”

Revolutions are not often televised

When asked about Bitcoin’s high volatility, the proliferation of scams in the crypto sector and whether or not it’s smart to advise people with limited financial literacy skills to invest in an emerging, risky asset like Bitcoin, Roberts hinted that the revolution would not be televised.

According to Roberts, literacy is the gateway to self-sufficiency, so her initial focus, and that of the digital underground, is to first help people understand the value of saving, regardless of how much they are able to save. She emphasizes concepts that revolve around compound interest and dollar-cost averaging, and in regard to volatility, Roberts reminds potential investors that time in the market is more effective than attempting to time the market.

“I am not teaching our community to time the market because time in the market is better than timing the market. So, I’m teaching our community to dollar-cost average. […] Whatever it is that you are doing on a regular basis, continue to do that, but just add some satoshis to your portfolio. So, if you’re going to Starbucks seven times a week, I’m not telling you don’t go to Starbucks — I’m saying go six instead of seven, or five instead of seven, and take that $6 from that coffee and buy yourself some satoshis.”

To hear more from Roberts, tune in to the full episode of The Agenda on Cointelegraph’s new podcasts page, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or TuneIn — and be sure to check out Cointelegraph’s other new shows as well.

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

“The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin” (2014)

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin is a 2014 documentary film that explores the history and development of Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry. The film covers the early days of Bitcoin, including the mysterious creation of the first Bitcoin by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto and the subsequent emergence of the Bitcoin community.

The documentary also features interviews with key figures in the Bitcoin industry, including entrepreneurs, developers and investors, who provide insight into the technology, culture and potential of Bitcoin. The film examines the ability of Bitcoin to disrupt traditional financial systems, as well as the challenges and risks associated with the use of the digital currency.

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin also covers the early days of the cryptocurrency industry, including the Mt. Gox hack and the emergence of other cryptocurrencies. It also looks at the growing interest in BTC from mainstream businesses and investors, as well as the increasing government scrutiny of the cryptocurrency space.

I just watched the 2014 documentary “The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin” for the first time.

Charlie takes orders at BitInstant. Mark shows off Mt. Gox’s servers. Vitalik writes for Bitcoin Mag. Erik sells SatoshiDICE. Brian & Fred found Coinbase. BTC runs up to $100.

What a trip.

— Jake Chervinsky (@jchervinsky) January 18, 2021

“Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It” (2015)

Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It is a 2015 documentary film that examines the impact of BTC on the global financial system and the potential implications for the future of money. The film explores the features of Bitcoin that make it different from traditional currencies, such as its decentralized nature and the use of blockchain technology.

The documentary also looks at the potential of Bitcoin to democratize finance by providing access to financial services to individuals and businesses that are currently unbanked or underbanked. It also explores the potential for Bitcoin to disrupt traditional financial systems, such as banks and governments, and the implications of this for privacy, security and monetary policy.

The film features interviews with experts in the field, including Bitcoin developers, entrepreneurs and academics, who provide insight into the technology, economics and politics of Bitcoin. It also includes footage from conferences, meetups and other events that highlight the growing interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

“Banking on Bitcoin” (2016)

Banking on Bitcoin is a 2016 documentary film that takes a closer look at the early days of BTC and the people who helped shape its development. The film covers the creation of Bitcoin by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto and the subsequent emergence of the Bitcoin community. It also covers the first-ever Bitcoin transaction, the first Bitcoin exchange, and the rise and fall of the first BTC marketplaces, such as the now-defunct Mt. Gox.

The documentary includes interviews with prominent Bitcoin industry professionals, such as business owners, programmers and investors, who offer their perspectives on the technology, culture and future of Bitcoin. Along with the rising interest in BTC from established firms and investors, it also discusses the legal and regulatory difficulties the Bitcoin industry is currently facing.

The film provides a comprehensive look at the early days of Bitcoin, from its creation to its rise as a global phenomenon. It also covers the challenges faced by the BTC community and the industry in the early days, including hacking, thefts and regulatory issues.

Watching “Banking on Bitcoin”, a 2016 Documentary. I have watched It many times. It’s so interesting to see what people were thinking six years ago. It’s available on @peacockTV. #Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/TOIrZItqu3

— Kenneth Čuzelis ₿ (@cuzelis) June 1, 2022

“Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution” (2017)

Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution is a 2017 documentary film that explores the potential of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to disrupt the traditional financial system. The film looks into the characteristics of Bitcoin that set it apart from other forms of money, namely its decentralized structure and usage of blockchain technology.

The documentary discusses both Bitcoin’s potential advantages, such as financial inclusiveness and the ability to avoid conventional financial intermediaries, and disadvantages, such as a lack of regulation and the possibility of illicit activity. It also examines how investors and corporations in established industries are becoming more interested in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as how governments are becoming more involved in the cryptocurrency industry.

“Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet” (2018)

Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet is a 2018 documentary film that examines the potential of blockchain technology and its impact on the future of the internet. The film explores the features of blockchain technology, such as its decentralized nature, security and transparency, and how it can be used to create new decentralized applications and services.

The documentary covers various use cases for blockchain technology, such as cryptocurrency, supply chain management and voting systems. It also looks at the potential implications of blockchain technology for industries such as finance, healthcare and the sharing economy. The film also examines the challenges faced by blockchain technology, such as scalability, regulation and energy consumption.

The movie includes discussions with professionals in the industry, such as blockchain technologists, business owners and academics, who offer their perspectives on the technology, its potential and its present difficulties. Additionally, it contains videos from conferences, get-togethers and other occasions that demonstrate the rising popularity of blockchain technology and its potential influence on the future.

Millionaires flock to crypto: 82% sought investment advice in 2022

A recent study from deVere Group found roughly four out of every five of their high-net-worth clients had asked their financial advisers about adding crypto to their portfolios.

Despite a challenging year for crypto, 82% of millionaire clients had looked into investing in digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) in 2022, according to a recent poll conducted by financial advisory firm deVere Group.

The poll results, released on Jan. 30, found that eight out of every 10 of the firm’s high net-worth (HNW) clients surveyed — individuals with between $1.2 million and $6.1 million of investable assets — sought advice on crypto from financial advisers in the last 12 months.

82% of millionaires seek advice on crypto as Bitcoin soars#PressRelease
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— deVere Group (@deveregroup) January 30, 2023

Nigel Green, the CEO and founder of deVere Group, said that despite the surveyed group being “typically more conservative,” he believes the interest stems from Bitcoin’s core values of being “digital, global, borderless, decentralized and tamper-proof.”

Previous years’ studies from the firm have shown a trend of increasing interest in crypto investments from wealthy investors.

A 2020 study from deVere found that 73% of the 700 surveyed high-net-worth individuals either already owned or were looking to invest in cryptocurrencies before the end of 2022, while the firm’s 2019 study found that 68% of global HNW individuals were already invested or planning to invest in crypto by the end of 2022.

Green also notes the uptake in interest in offering crypto services to clients by legacy financial institutions like Fidelity, BlackRock, and JPMorgan as a good sign for the industry.

A June report from PricewaterhouseCoopers found that roughly one-third of the 89 traditional hedge funds surveyed were already investing in digital assets such as BTC.

The deVere CEO believes this momentum of interest could build further as the “crypto winter” of 2022 thaws in the wake of changing conditions in the traditional financial system.

“Bitcoin is on track for its best January since 2013 based on hopes that inflation has peaked, monetary policies become more favorable, and the various crypto-sector crises, including high-profile bankruptcies, are now in the rear-view mirror.”

“The world’s largest cryptocurrency is up over 40% since the turn of the year, and this will not go unnoticed by HNW clients and others who want to build wealth for the future,” Green added.

Wealthy individuals are not the only ones who have increased their crypto holdings over the last year.

According to a Dec. 13 report by JPMorgan Chase, around 13% of the American population — roughly 43 million people — have held cryptocurrency at some point in their lives, up from only around 3% in 2020.

5 quick steps Markets Pro members used for 120x returns trading the news in 2021 & 2022

Successful investors in the bear market turn to advanced machine learning algorithms and news indicators for trade opportunities.

Want to learn a real strategy to potentially make a lot of money buying and selling cryptocurrencies?

These secrets can’t be found anywhere else — but they are able to turn one’s entire financial situation around for the better in a very short period of time.

Here’s how:

We have often said that the key to crypto trading success is simple — one must get into select tokens before big price movements happen.

The key question, of course, is how does one get in front of rallies before select tokens take off? Well, what we’re able to share is an elegant solution to this problem that Cointelegraph Markets Pro offers its members.

One of the components powered by the advanced machine learning algorithms that make up Cointelegraph Markets Pro is the NewsQuakes™ indicator!

The importance of NewsQuakes™

NewsQuakes™ is by far the fastest, most comprehensive feed for tracking real-time, market-moving news in the cryptocurrency space.

Billions of data points are crunched in real time to find events that historically move crypto prices. We’ve discovered that three events move crypto prices the most:

Exchange listings
Staking events
Partnership announcements

Of the three, exchange listing announcements have historically created extremely profitable short-term returns. Take a look:

*Rocket Pool (RPL) chart with NewsQuakes™*

Anyone with access to Cointelegraph Markets Pro from January 2021 to the end of November 2022 would have received special NewsQuakes™ alerts on the latest market-moving news stories in crypto.

Anyone who bought every NewsQuakes™ listing alert sent out and then sold the position after one hour could have made a nearly 120x return on their money — turning every $1,000 invested into $120,000 and every $10,000 invested into a jaw-dropping $1.2 million!

Now, the easiest way to profit from this strategy is when a new asset is listed on one of the major exchanges, like Coinbase or Binance. Listing announcements drive price action like nothing else — they’re like pouring gasoline on a fire!

They often give tokens that were just listed a quick price jolt, which Markets Pro subscribers can take advantage of by simply buying them, then selling them one hour later.

How to take advantage of this price-shifting phenomenon

We’ll go over each of the five steps in the process below. But first, make sure to learn about Cointelegraph Markets Pro and take the time to set up NewsQuakes™ alerts.

One can set up alerts to be delivered to a favorite desktop and/or mobile device in the following three ways:

From the Markets Pro interface
From the Markets Pro mobile app
From the Markets Pro Discord server

In addition, one needs to set up an account at any of the listed cryptocurrency exchanges that allow for the purchase of a newly listed token. For those new to crypto, popular options include, but are not limited to: Coinbase, Binance or Binance.US, Kraken, Gemini and KuCoin.

Once set up with one or more exchange accounts and NewsQuakes™ alerts as shared above, just follow these five steps to earn big potential profits from NewsQuakes™ listing alerts:

Step 1) Receive a NewsQuakes™ listing announcement alert.

Step 2) Go to the NewsQuakes™ page from the main menu of Markets Pro, which looks like this:

Step 3) Scroll down to the NewsQuakes™ highlights. On the right, sort by “Latest” to find the listing announcement that was just received.

Step 4) Click the token name on the listing to view the individual token listing page.

Step 5) Scroll to the “Most Liquid Pairs” section.

There will be a list of all the exchanges where the token is available for purchase, so just pick an exchange and click the yellow “Trade” link. This will take the user to the corresponding exchange where one can buy a position in the token.

That’s all there is to it!

Even though past performance is no guarantee of future results, buying and holding for just one hour after a NewsQuakes™ listing announcement is a historically proven strategy for getting in front of rallies before select tokens take off.

See how Cointelegraph Markets Pro delivers market-moving data before this information becomes public knowledge.

All ROIs quoted are accurate as of Jan. 24, 2022.