BT Money Hacks: Is this another Bitcoin bubble? (Ep 166)

    • What are the pros and cons of investing in Bitcoin?
    • What are the pros and cons of investing in Bitcoin? PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK
    Published Mon, Apr 1, 2024 · 05:00 AM

    Bitcoin is having a major comeback this year. Not only have prices more than doubled, there are now funds tracking the cryptocurrency in the US stock exchanges. But some are worried this could be the beginning of another bubble.

    Are we looking at another Bitcoin bubble, or is the cryptocurrency here to stay? Lee Kim Siang sits down with Coinhako’s Kelvin See for insights. 

    Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

    Highlights of the conversation: 

    02:37 Bitcoin’s recent surge

    03:51 What are Bitcoin ETFs?

    07:02 What is Bitcoin halving?

    10:16 Pros and cons of investing in bitcoin

    13:59 Is it a good time to invest in bitcoin?

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    Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

    With Kelvin See, head of trading, Coinhako

    Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

    Produced by: Emily Liu

    Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

    A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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