In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, Aden is joined by Dr. Steve Garth and Investment Coordinator Nick Menegola to demystify cryptocurrency and its place in modern investment portfolios. The trio explores what cryptocurrency is, its origins, and why it captures so much attention—and caution—in the financial world. They discuss the risks, volatility, and lack of intrinsic value in assets like Bitcoin, compare crypto to gold, and offer practical advice for investors considering a speculative “play money” approach.
- 2:58-3:34 The value of goal setting and future planning
- 3:34-8:17 What is cryptocurrency?
- 8:17-12:43 The emergence of cryptocurrency as an asset class
- 12:43-18:52 How cryptocurrency works for investors
- 18:52-20:16 Liquidity and risk
- 20:16-26:28 Comparing cryptocurrency to gold and FOMO
- 26:28-31:03 Risks in cryptocurrency
- 31:03-38:22 Retail vs. sophisticated investors
- 38:22-46:13 Comparing cryptocurrency to traditional assets
- 46:13-47:35 Advice for different investor profiles
