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October 2, 2026 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

How to Build a Crypto Investment Plan

A crypto investment plan is a written document that defines what you are investing in, why, how much, on what timeline, and under what conditions you will adjust. It is the single most important tool a serious investor can build, and the vast majority of retail investors do not have one. Without a plan, every decision becomes reactive. With one, your decisions become repeatable, measurable, and far less emotional. Why a written plan matters When markets are calm, investing feels…

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September 25, 2026 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

The 5 Pillar System: From Punter to Sophisticated Investor

Most people do not arrive in crypto with a process. They arrive with a feeling.They have seen the headlines. They have watched someone on YouTube explain why a particular coin is about to run. A mate at the barbecue did well. So they open an account, buy something, and spend the next 18 months on a rollercoaster: buying when it feels good, selling when it feels bad, and slowly realising that the education they are paying for is being charged…

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August 28, 2026 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

Bitcoin vs Ethereum: What’s the Difference?

Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two largest crypto assets in the world, but they are very different in purpose, design, and use. Bitcoin is designed as a scarce, digital store of value. Ethereum is designed as a programmable platform that supports applications, smart contracts, and a wide ecosystem of other tokens.Understanding the difference between them is one of the most important early steps in crypto education. They are not direct competitors. They are different tools, built for different jobs.What Bitcoin…

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August 21, 2026 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

What Is Altcoin Season? A Beginner’s Guide

Altcoin season is the term investors use to describe periods when alternative cryptocurrencies, the assets that are not Bitcoin, outperform Bitcoin for an extended stretch of time. It is not a fixed event with a precise start date. It is a market condition that becomes recognisable as it unfolds. For newer investors, the phrase can sound exciting and a little mysterious. Stripped back, it simply describes a phase of the cycle where capital is rotating outward from Bitcoin into the…

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August 7, 2026 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

What Is Bitcoin Dominance and Why Does It Matter?

Bitcoin dominance is the percentage of the total crypto market capitalisation that Bitcoin represents at any given moment. If the entire crypto market is worth one trillion dollars and Bitcoin is worth six hundred billion of that, Bitcoin dominance is 60 percent. It sounds like a simple statistic, but for sophisticated investors it is one of the most useful sentiment and positioning tools available. It tells you where capital is concentrated, and just as importantly, where it might be heading…

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May 29, 2026 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

What Causes Crypto Prices to Rise and Fall?

Crypto prices rise and fall because of one fundamental dynamic: the balance between buyers and sellers. When more capital wants in than out, prices rise. When more capital wants out than in, prices fall. Everything else, every headline, every chart pattern, every macro event, is really just a force acting on that balance. I have been investing in crypto since 2014, and one of the most useful frames I can give a newer investor is this: instead of asking what…

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May 14, 2026 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

2026–27 Federal Budget: What It Means for Australian Crypto Investors

A plain-English breakdown of the CGT, trust, negative gearing, and structural changes that affect how Australian crypto investors build, hold, and protect wealth across the next cycle.A note from our team:This article is general educational commentary, not tax or financial advice. Several of these measures are proposals that will require legislative clarity, and the detail will matter. If you’re affected, speak with a qualified accountant or tax adviser before making structural decisions.Key TakeawaysCGT discount is being replaced (1 July 2027).…

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May 1, 2026 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

Market Cycles in Cryptocurrency: A Strategic Guide to Bull and Bear Markets

Cryptocurrency markets operate in cyclical patterns driven by shifts in sentiment, liquidity, and macroeconomic conditions. These cycles shape how capital flows through the market and ultimately determine investment outcomes. For investors, understanding market cycles is essential. It provides the context needed to make informed decisions, manage risk effectively, and position capital with greater precision over time. Defining Market Cycles A market cycle refers to the natural progression of price movements across expansion and contraction phases. In cryptocurrency, these cycles are…

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July 30, 2023 Investment Strategy and Analysis Joe Shew Joe Shew

The Intricate World of Crypto Mining and Bitcoin’s Enigmatic Mechanism

In this digital age, where cryptocurrencies have taken the financial world by storm, there exists a fascinating realm known as crypto mining. Picture a scene far removed from traditional mines; instead of pickaxes and shovels, you’ll find vast data centres filled with an abundance of computing hardware. Welcome to the captivating world of crypto mining, where complex mathematical equations, hash rates, and a race against time intertwine to bring about the creation of new cryptocurrencies.If you’ve ever wondered about the…

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