Daily Money - When’s the Best Time to Buy Bitcoin?

June 15, 2021

I’m not yet convinced that a diversified portfolio needs cryptocurrency, but as they say, YMMV (your mileage may vary). You may be curious about Bitcoin and wondering when to take the plunge. Today’s featured story suggests waiting until some of the hype has quieted down. A clever chart from the Personal Finance Club compares Bitcoin’s price in U.S. dollars to Google search volume for the phrase “buy Bitcoin.” As search interest spikes, so does the price. It shows that a good time to buy is when no one’s thinking (and searching) about Bitcoin. But if it's no longer top of mind, then how would you remember to invest? It’s a bit of a conundrum. My best advice? Don’t let FOMO (fear of missing out) push you onto the bandwagon, but if you’ve done your research and think a small investment in cryptocurrency makes sense, don’t sweat the timing too much.

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