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Should you go crazy for crypto?

A massive surge ahead is envisioned but before jumping in, take a look at the pluses and minuses of owning it

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    • Virtually every global financial hub vies to be crypto’s capital. But the writer asks: can you stomach the volatility?
    • Virtually every global financial hub vies to be crypto’s capital. But the writer asks: can you stomach the volatility? PHOTO: REUTERS

    Ken Fisher

    Published Mon, Apr 7, 2025 · 05:00 AM

    TIME to buy the cryptocurrency dip? Many think so, after watching others seemingly reap instant rewards as Bitcoin surged in December and January amid optimism over “pro-crypto” US President Donald Trump.

    February’s slide and March’s side-winding wiggles are no matter to crypto bulls – they envision a massive surge ahead. Tempted to follow? Slow down. Ask yourself: “Why should I own it?”

    Here is a clear-eyed look at the pluses and minuses.

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