It promises high current income with a cushion against bitcoin's wild swings. But can any dividend really be "indestructible"? A closer read of the mechanics – and the fine print – behind Saylor's newest security.
What’s next for crypto? Find out as Ric Edelman interviews Jim Ferraioli, Director of Crypto Research and Strategy at Charles Schwab. Jim shares his thoughts on the latest on the crypto market, including narratives you can share with clients explaining why prices have jumped from recent market lows. You’ll also get Jim’s outlook for the remainder of 2026.
At Crypto Convergence, Ric Edelman explains why the crypto winter situation is dire.
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee reveals why he’s moving to become the “Michael Saylor of Ethereum”
Listen in on Ric Edelman’s candid conversation with Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Invest, featuring her “Big Ideas 2026.” Cathie shared her views on bitcoin, tokenization, and what the convergence of blockchain and AI means for the global economy. Discover how you can incorporate innovation into client portfolios and get ideas you can put into action immediately with your clients.
The New York Stock Exchange is planning to launch a 24/7 trading platform for crypto trading, clearing, settlement, capital formation and data distribution. And Nasdaq is partnering with crypto exchange Kraken to offer tokenized stocks.
Morgan Stanley’s launch of its bitcoin ETF is a huge milestone in the annals of crypto. The massive inflows on its opening day ($34 million, most likely all by Morgan Stanley clients) prove there’s massive demand among wirehouse clients and equally massive support among wirehouse reps. The successful debut of the firm’s bitcoin ETF will compel every other brokerage firm to do likewise – and when they do, they will enjoy similar success.
The American Bankers Association posted an open letter to the U.S. Senate, signed by 3,200 bankers, demanding that the CLARITY Act prohibit stablecoins from offering yields to investors. The bankers argue that "stablecoin rewards will siphon trillions from local lending, leaving less money available for car loans, agricultural loans, mortgages, and small business borrowing that drive local economies."
Well, here we are, in yet another “crypto winter” – a period of massive price declines. Bitcoin has fallen more than 50% from its high before rising somewhat; Ethereum, the second-largest digital asset by market cap, has fallen 60% from its high. The real carnage, though, is worse: more than 13,000 digital coins and tokens have dropped 98% from their highs – including the $TRUMP token (90% loss).
Bitcoin’s split personality in 2025 has advisors facing two stories at once. Longtime holders are selling into strength while institutions, wirehouses and even states are building positions at record scale. With ETF inflows rising, regulatory hurdles falling and corporate adoption accelerating, today’s volatility reflects a broad shift in ownership rather than a breakdown in fundamentals. Here's how to explain this transition to clients and why steady allocation and rebalancing remain the right approach.
