WealthBT: Bitcoin: Bubble or real asset? (Ep 39)

Published Mon, Jun 24, 2024 · 05:00 AM

What’s the outlook for Bitcoin’s price? And, what place does it have in your portfolio? PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

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Genevieve Cua speaks to Chang Wei Liang, DBS FX and credit strategist who covers crypto, on valuation approaches to Bitcoin, the underpinnings of its value; and the implications of the mode of investment - direct holding or ETF.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

03:00 Valuation approaches for Bitcoin

06:48 Supply/demand factors and the “invisible hand” in Bitcoin

09:34 Factors that influence Bitcoin prices

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12:38 Investing directly vs Bitcoin spot ETFs

14:33 Bitcoin’s role in a portfolio and the equity component

16:18 Bitcoin as a revolutionary concept vs central bank digital currencies

Bitcoin touches a one-month low in a broad crypto market sell-off

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Chang Wei Liang, FX and credit strategist, DBS

Edited by: Lee Kim Siang

Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Lee Kim Siang

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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