In this video I’m bringing you a brief introduction into the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency while trying to answer many of the questions and concerns a novice might have. I’ll also be going over why I invest in Bitcoin, along with my portfolio allocation and other interesting tidbits.
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00:00 Intro
01:31 How Bitcoin and crypto work
12:53 Why crypto is controversial
17:14 Why I invest + portfolio allocation
21:34 How to get started with investing
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