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Gold outpaces Bitcoin in 2025 YTD, but which one should you buy?
In 2025, gold prices rose nearly 10% amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, while Bitcoin fell over 3%. As investors seek safe-haven assets, gold reached ₹85,518 per 10 grams, contrasting Bitcoin's volatility driven by regulatory concerns.
3 min read4 Mar 2025Bitcoin trades 25% below all-time high amid crypto sell-off over Trump tariffs; digital token down 20% in Feb
Bitcoin Price Today: The original cryptocurrency tumbled as much as 7.2 per cent to $78,226, bringing its decline from the all-time high reached less than six weeks ago to 25 per cent.
2 min read28 Feb 2025Bitcoin falls 5% to $83,000 mark, declines 20% from peak; what's behind the plunge?
Bitcoin has plunged nearly 20 per cent from its record high since Donald Trump's inauguration in January, as his aggressive approach toward both allies and geopolitical rivals unsettles investor confidence, amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.
1 min read27 Feb 2025Bitcoin soars to $107,000: Will the upward trend sustain? Experts weigh in
Bitcoin's rise to $106,000 follows a seven-week winning streak, spurred by Trump's proposal for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and favourable regulatory conditions. This rally emphasises Bitcoin's legitimacy as an asset class, with analysts predicting continued growth in the crypto market.
3 min read17 Dec 2024Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s idea of a Bitcoin reserve is richly ironic
The purpose of an official Bitcoin reserve proposed by the US president-elect is unclear. Perhaps it’s a stand-in for gold. But Bitcoin’s launch aim was to supplant all manipulable currencies. Hence, the irony of Trump’s embrace.
1 min read17 Dec 2024Bitcoin soars to new all-time high over $106,000 on Donald Trump's strategic reserve plans
Bitcoin reached a record high of $106,533, fueled by President-elect Donald Trump's comments about creating a US Bitcoin reserve. The cryptocurrency market value has surged significantly this year, with Bitcoin rising over 50% since the election.
1 min read16 Dec 2024Young men are making risky bets on crypto and politics—and raking it in right now
Markets are booming, but the investments and bets that disproportionately draw young men are leaving everything else in the dust.
5 min read8 Dec 2024Mint Money Festival: Is it worth investing in cryptocurrencies, an unregulated asset class in India?
Ashish Singhal, founder of crypto exchange CoinSwitch, emphasises the importance of blockchain technology for transparency and trust, while discussing the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies and the need for diversification.
5 min read28 Nov 2024Greed and Fear: Chris Wood will book profit in Bitcoins at THIS level
Christopher Wood of Jefferies holds a bullish outlook on Bitcoin, maintaining a 10% allocation in his portfolio. He plans to take profits at $150,000, citing historical trends and favourable regulatory shifts, while emphasising Bitcoin as a digital alternative, not a replacement for gold.
2 min read25 Nov 2024Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time, record all-time high
Bitcoin reached a record high of over $94,000, fueled by reports of Donald Trump's media company considering a purchase of crypto firm Bakkt. The cryptocurrency market value surpassed $3 trillion, driven by optimism surrounding Trump's administration and new trading opportunities.
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared