Curious About Bitcoin? Here are Some Basics About Investing
Bitcoin is arguably the buzziest investment the marketplace has seen in years. The digital currency continues to soar in price even as large bouts of downside volatility has shaken it along the way. With rising prices and the potential for even bigger gains ahead, many investors are wondering if and how they should get involved.
But before discussing the basics of investing in bitcoin, there is one thing I should make clear: this is not a recommendation to buy bitcoin. Doing so involves the risk of a total loss, and investors should perform thorough due diligence on their own before deciding to invest. There could be a great deal of opportunity in bitcoin in the future if it continues to gain popularity and to grow, but ultimately it is for the individual investor to decide if the investment makes sense for him/her. This post is simply meant to offer readers a few of the basic “ins-and-outs” of bitcoin.
One of the first steps for new bitcoin investors is to procure a bitcoin ‘wallet,’ which you might think of as a digital bank account of sorts for storing your bitcoin. Depending on the security levels you want, different types of wallets are available. Some act like everyday spending accounts and have functionalities you’re probably familiar with, while others offer much more sophisticated protections.
There are essentially three wallet options from which to choose: 1) a software wallet stored on the hard drive of your computer; 2) an online, web-based service or 3) a 'vault' service that keeps your bitcoins protected offline and/or has sophisticated keys for opening. At the end of the day, many wallet choices have vulnerabilities and the system is far from perfect. There are multiple wallet providers from which to consider. Coinbase is one of the more popular wallets and exchange services that will trade US dollars and euros for bitcoins. The company has web and mobile apps.
Once you have your wallet and bitcoin you may consider one of the many exchanges if you want to engage in active trading. At this time, the largest full trading exchanges by volume are Bitfinex (Hong Kong), Bitstamp (US), BTC-e (unknown), Kraken (US), Huobi (China and Hong Kong), OKCoin (China), and BTCC (China). To enter the exchange, you generally need to provide proof of identity and contact information. This is the law in most countries and no regulated exchange can get around it, as any company interfacing with the current financial system must meet 'know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
In terms of how to trade bitcoin, one strategy to consider is trading with the trend, assuming you have the tools needed to identify trends in the market. The founders at Tickeron have developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Trend Prediction Engine, (TPE). If you are interested in testing out the AI to see how it works for stocks, just visit www.tickeron.com and sign up for a free trial.
Finally, if you are strongly considering trading and investing in bitcoin, consider these three things:
- Trading in Bitcoin is highly speculative and could result in a total loss, though there may be unlimited upside potential as well
- There is no leverage when purchasing bitcoins. Just as with the purchase of an option, the amount of money at risk is therefore limited to the amount of money paid for the bitcoins.
- If you are going to try to trade bitcoin, be prepared for a great deal of volatility, and be sure to use the capital you have set aside for risk-taking.
BTC.X's Indicator enters downward trend
The Aroon Indicator for BTC.X entered a downward trend on June 12, 2025. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor identified a pattern where the AroonDown red line was above 70 while the AroonUp green line was below 30 for three straight days. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. A.I.dvisor looked at 152 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator formed such a pattern. In of the 152 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for BTC.X moved out of overbought territory on May 23, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 53 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 53 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 17, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on BTC.X as a result. In of 140 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BTC.X turned negative on June 12, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 61 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 61 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
BTC.X moved below its 50-day moving average on June 20, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for BTC.X crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 22, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BTC.X declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
BTC.X broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 09, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 3 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
The 50-day moving average for BTC.X moved above the 200-day moving average on May 22, 2025. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BTC.X advanced for three days, in of 436 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
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