How do you determine the fair market value of a currency that has appreciated faster than the shares of even the hottest technology stocks? This question has befuddled investors and analysts for years when it comes to
Bitcoin Has Value Because People Think It Has Value
How Can This Be?
Bitcoin's Value
Bitcoin's Potential Monetary Base
Bitcoin's "Hurdle Rate"
Caveat Emptor: Your Assumptions Make All the Difference
The Bottom Line
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