Retail Investors


Policy

Dutch Finance Official Wants to Ban Retail Investors From Trading Crypto Derivatives

The Dutch Authority for Financial Markets doesn’t yet have the authority to issue a UK-style ban, however.

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Opinion

Wipe Away Your Tears: Crypto Is About More Than Prices

Despite market volatility, the only way to invest in crypto is with conviction.

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Tech

The Tragedy of the Third Coin

As crypto moves increasingly mainstream, many retail investors seek an alternative to bitcoin and ethereum.

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Finance

DeFi Adoption Is Still Far From Mainstream: Chainalysis

A new report from the blockchain-sleuthing firm says DeFi has been "powered by experienced cryptocurrency traders and investors."

DeFi's adoption requires more grassroots activity, says Chainalysis.

Markets

Changing Crypto Trading Patterns Reveal the Market's Power Shift to the West

Blockchain data firm Kaiko analyzed trading activity on centralized exchanges from different days and time zones.

Trading patterns show how the crypto market center has shifted to the U.S. and Europe.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Climbs as Elon Musk Tames Shorts

Bitcoin and other cryptos rallied as Musk boosted bullish sentiment during The B Word conference.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a livestream from Wednesday’s The B Word conference.

Markets

Crypto Has a Marketing Issue

There’s a troubling cultural trend around cryptocurrency, one that encourages retail investors to “ape into” the market in search of riches.

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Markets

'FOMO' Traders Rotate From Bitcoin to Meme Stocks

Meme stocks are rising as BTC stabilizes after a volatile May.

Wendy's has become the latest hot meme stock.

Markets

Mayhem in Binance Leveraged Tokens During Crypto Crash Leaves Traders Fuming

In a word, don't put money in a risky investment that you don't understand well.

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao