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Hyperbitcoinisation is not just about the growing success of bitcoin. It is actually a scenario in which the digital token becomes the world's dominant currency. Overview.
For as long as markets have been open, traders have been exploring different techniques to earn quick profits on the financial markets. Among the various strategies pursued is the "Turtle Trading" system. Developed in the early 1980s by commodity traders Richard Dennis and William Eckhardt, this system was at the heart of an experiment to determine whether anyone could be trained to become a successful trader. They formed a group nicknamed the "Turtles", who generated over $175 million in combined profits over five years, proving the effectiveness of this method. This article provides an overview of the "Turtle Trading" programme, illustrating its origin, principles, and current relevance.
At the end of the week, a major event will take place in the cryptocurrency world. It's called the bitcoin halving. Scheduled 15 years ago, this process occurs approximately every four years, making bitcoin rarer over time. Preview below.
The Asia House Annual Outlook 2024 classifies it as one of the best positioned markets in Asia-Pacific for 2024. Nestled beside the giant China, Vietnam aspires to become a high-income country by 2045, relying on a growing economy, strong manufacturing activity and rising middle class. This article offers a comprehensive view of Vietnam's potential and obstacles on its path to economic prosperity.
Why the end of negative interest rates is no obstacle to the continued bull market in Japanese equities?
Why women are better investors than men?
Women are rising in the investment world, starting earlier and prioritizing sustainability. Their long-term vision, risk awareness, and research-driven approach contribute to a unique and impactful investing style.
Which investment strategies are likely to generate the best long-term returns on equity markets?
After an exceptional year in 2023, major US technology stocks are reaching new heights, thanks notably to the artificial intelligence (AI) hype. Are we reliving a phenomenon similar to that of the Internet bubble of the 2000s?
Joe Biden's administration has put in place a vast investment programme that should strengthen the United States' dominant industrial position, particularly vis-à-vis Europe. But at what cost?
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