Why Bitcoin is Back in the News | First Friday
Afford Anything | Make Smart Money Choices · Paula Pant, Personal Finance Expert | Cumulus Podcast Network
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Once a month, on the First Friday of the month, we explore the hot economic and money stories that are dominating the headlines. These days, Bitcoin is back in the news. As of Friday morning, March 1st, its price ranged around $62,000, which is pretty darn close to its previous all-time high of $68,700.
But why?
Crypto was hot in 2020, but it faded from memory in recent years. What’s behind the comeback? And what does that tell us about how investments become fads?
Find out in today’s First Friday bonus episode.
Bonus listening: https://affordanything.com/325-bitcoin-for-beginners for a deep dive into understanding how Bitcoin works.
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