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Q: Your response to Denise’s inquiry on crypto was very unsettling to me,

I quote a snippet of your answer: ‘if crypto recovers’

Can you please expand on this? What is your outlooks on bitcoin and ether? Do you estimate there is a market probability that we are entering a long winter, or do you see this as portending something worse; a total value destruction?

Please be as sobering as you feel it necessary.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karim on February 05, 2026
Q: Would you add/buy crypto ETFs now , Bitcoin and/or Etherum ? In USD or CDN?
I hold a small amount of BTCC.a. I sold my ETHX-U in 2023, close to the actual price.
I also have a new position in GLXY.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on February 04, 2026
Q: Hi,
We own no crypto stocks. I feel that we should have some exposure in our portfolio. Now there has been a bit of a pull back… I cannot decide on what combination of stocks or ETF’s (cnd or US$) to buy in this sector for total portfolio weight of approximately 4-5%. What 3 combination of companies and/or ETF would you buy for a balanced exposure to the sector.
Thanks for all that you do!
K.
Read Answer Asked by KERRI on November 27, 2025
Q: I got into crypto at the wrong time and am sitting on big losses in ETHA, BMNR, and IBIT in my taxable account. I want to harvest these capital losses. Can you recommend substitutes that move according to Ether and Bitcoin pricing to stay in the game before I can buy back after 30 days?

Read Answer Asked by Ellen on November 17, 2025
Q: I am a bit confused with BMNR. I was under impression that this is a leveraged Etherium play, and expected the stock amplify the changes in Etherium price. However, when I look at the price changes for the past 2 months, as of today Nov 3, the ETHA is down 13% while BMNR is up 7% since September 1. Can you explain this anomaly please? Do I misunderstand the business model of BMNR?
Read Answer Asked by Nikita on November 04, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,

There is a lot of noise about Stablecoins, gold, US debt reduction and opportunities in crypto coins to take advantage of servicing transactions. IF Stablecoins are rolled out by the US gov't, how will this affect GLXY?

Do you have Crypto suggestions if Stablecoins are backed by the US gov't? Most of this is above our heads but Trump knows how to go bankrupt and make a fortune.

Thank you
D&J
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 07, 2025
Q: I am planning to invest $5k for the long term (10 years) in Ethereum/crypto-related stocks. This represents 1% of my portfolio.

Should I split my money equally between COIN, GLXY, ETHQ/ETHA and BMNR?

If not in what order should I buy these stocks? Are there any that you would not consider?
Read Answer Asked by V on October 06, 2025
Q: What are your preferred vehicles to hold crypto currency (bitcoin, ethereum, xrp) without holding the digital key personally? Please touch on risk levels, growth prospects. Deduct as many questions necessary.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on August 27, 2025
Q: Hi,

For classification purposes, in which sectors do the above stocks fall ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on July 29, 2025
Q: Hi,

With the passing of new crypto legislation and the rise of ETH and stable coins, what do you think is the best way to play this and does it have long term growth potential? Also what are the big risks? Looking for a pick and shovels name. Now that the legislation has been passed, is this more sell the news?

In the crypto space, I'm only holding GLXY (4%), which I'm up 75% and has done very well. I also have core long term holdings in V, JPM, and MA. Could stable coins hurt or benefit these names as well or are they complementary? Been watching CRCL, HOOD and COIN as well but they've been on a tear and I'm hesitant to buy at these levels. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 23, 2025
Q: Thanks very much for your really insightful answers.
Which ETFs capture the blockchain technology space? Any ranked recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by James on July 22, 2025
Q: I have a low cost base on MSTR and it has become wildly outsized as a position in my portfolio. I want to maintain significant exposure to BTC and crypto more generally but diversify this exposure to maintain my exposure levels while reducing the company specific risks that I currently have. To keep this outside of being direct investing advice, if you were to start a small crypto portfolio using $10,000 and wanted MSTR to be a part of it, what else would you buy and in what position size to enjoy diversified crypto exposure? Note, it doesn't have to be all directly tied to BTC if you think ETH or SOL deserve attention.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on July 15, 2025
Q: I would like to start a position in the crypto/blockchain space of approximately 5% in my portfolio. How do you best envision me achieving this goal?
Read Answer Asked by philip on July 10, 2025
Q: What does Stablecoin to the price of Ethereum? I understand that Stablecoins are pegged to USD. If more transactions happen on the Ethereum network, why would the value of Ethereum increase? I can't see the connection.

If I wanted to dip my foot into Ethereum, should I buy ETFs like ETHA? Any other recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by V on July 07, 2025
Q: Genius act being passed in the USA for stablecoins. Will this effect other, Crypto etc
Does 5I have any suggestion for stocks or wait & see. will it also effect payment type stocks. Tks 5i
Read Answer Asked by Guy on June 17, 2025
Q: Can you recommend stocks or ETFs in blockchain technology?
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on June 16, 2025
Q: seeing that you own some crypto I'm thinking I may get my toes wet, so to speak. At current prices, which one ETF would you favor of the above?
Also, I have more Canadian money available than US, is there disadvantage to IBIT.CA?
Should these be purchased in a Cash account, self directed RSP or TFSA?
Deduct as many questions as you need. I'll never get through these credits!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on June 06, 2025
Q: What is the best way to invest in crypto curriences 1) best known 2) lesser known thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 03, 2025
Q: Hello 5 I,

Just wondering the best avenue to invest it Bitcoin or Etherium directly. I dont want to do the whole wallet route and want to hold in my brokerage account. With that said is there a product that directly moves with the ETH and Bitcoin? Are either of them buys in your eyes? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tyler on March 03, 2025
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