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Ethereum races past $3,000 for first time in 5 months amid ETF surge and treasury boost
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- Posted on July 11, 2025
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Ethereum (ETH) surged past $3,000 for the first time in five months, gaining nearly 9% in 24 hours. BlackRock’s ETHA ETF posted record daily inflows of $300.9 million, leading a $383.1 million day for U.S. spot ETH ETFs. SharpLink Gaming purchased 10,000 ETH from the Ethereum Foundation, boosting its treasury to over $550 million. Ethereum […]
The “Golden Age” of Real Estate is Over.
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 11, 2025
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The golden age of real estate investing is over, and there’s a good chance it isn’t coming back (for a while, at least). We have to admit it—real estate deals […]
This Real Estate “Rule” Is Costing You Wealth! (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on July 11, 2025
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Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: How to approach […]
Over $1.1 billion shorts obliterated as Bitcoin hits $118k
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- Posted on July 11, 2025
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Bitcoin saw a 5% daily surge that pushed BTC to a new all-time high above $118,000. The sudden gains had shorts wiped out, with over $1.1 billion in short positions liquidated in 24 hours. A trader on HTX was liquidated for $88 million. A spark of bullish momentum has seen Bitcoin smash through the $118,000 […]
How Well Does Real Estate Hedge Against an Overpriced Stock Market?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 10, 2025
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By historical metrics, the U.S. stock market is overvalued—to put it mildly. The S&P 500 has a price/earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.75 at the time of this writing, compared to […]
The Hidden Power of Neighborhood Data: How to Find the Best Deals Before Anyone Else
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- Posted on July 10, 2025
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When most investors analyze a deal, they zoom in on the property. They focus on purchase price, cap rate, rent comps, and maybe a few big-picture stats about the city. […]
The “Big, Beautiful” Tax Breaks You’ll Get in 2025
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- Posted on July 10, 2025
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President Trump’s newly signed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has made the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions permanent, creating massive opportunities for real estate investors to reduce their […]
Bitcoin hits record high of $112,055; crypto stocks rally in response
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- Posted on July 10, 2025
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Bitcoin has once again smashed through its previous records, surging past the $112,000 mark for the first time in its history to set a new all-time high on July 9. The milestone represents a significant achievement for the leading cryptocurrency as it continues to recover from the market aftershocks of US President Donald Trump’s tariff […]
Donald Trump Jr. backs social media startup aiming to become a crypto powerhouse
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- Posted on July 9, 2025
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Trump Jr. invests $4M in crypto-focused startup Thumzup despite minimal revenue. Thumzup allocates up to 90% of liquid assets to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Eric Trump joins crypto-heavy Metaplanet; both brothers advise Dominari Securities. Donald Trump Jr. has sparked fresh interest with a $4 million stake in Thumzup Media Corp., a little-known Los Angeles startup […]
2025 Long-Distance Investing Blueprint (Listen Before Buying)
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- Posted on July 9, 2025
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Can’t make the numbers work in your local market? No worries—long-distance real estate investing is the natural next step. We’ve done it before, many times, and made the beginner mistakes, […]
This Lucrative “Rental” Strategy Brings in $800,000 Per Year
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- Posted on July 9, 2025
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Buying a regular rental property can provide steady, predictable income, but if you’re looking for something more lucrative, we’ve got the perfect strategy for you. Today’s guest used it to […]
Bitcoin trades near $109K amid low conviction; Trump Media files for diversified crypto ETF
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 9, 2025
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Bitcoin continues to trade in a narrow range as the Asian trading day begins on Wednesday, with the world’s largest digital asset changing hands above $108,900. This period of consolidation comes as market observers point to a lack of strong conviction, even as a new filing reveals plans from Trump Media & Technology Group to […]
DigitalX taps global crypto leaders in A$20M Bitcoin Treasury push
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 8, 2025
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DigitalX secures A$20.7M in strategic funding to expand its Bitcoin treasury. Majority of funds (A$19.7M) allocated to direct Bitcoin purchases. High-profile investors include Animoca Brands, ParaFi Capital, and Metaplanet’s CEO. Australian digital asset manager DigitalX has raised A$20.7 million (US$13.5 million) in a fresh round of strategic funding, deepening its commitment to a “Bitcoin-first” approach. […]
Ethereum ascends: Institutional pivot and dormant whale moves signal a new era
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- Posted on July 8, 2025
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Bit Digital shifts treasury from Bitcoin (BTC) to over 100K ETH. Dormant Ethereum wallets move millions after 10 years. ETH/BTC bull flag hints at a 35% breakout by August. Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, is stepping into what many believe could be a transformative phase, marked by growing institutional alignment and […]
Secure Your Future: Are Your Cash Flow Calculations Ready for Retirement?
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on July 8, 2025
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Retirement planning often feels like a checkbox exercise for high-income professionals and business owners. Work hard, save diligently, invest here and there—done, right? But let me ask you this: Are […]





