Cryptocurrency
The bitcoin, everybody knew the existence of this cryptocurrency but never thought it would rise to the occasion that it has been doing for the past year. Bitcoin was trading at approximately 43,000 dollars in October 2025, marking renewed institutional confidence after the 2022–2023 bear market. Not only the whiz kids and tech geeks are investing in the Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but also your run of the mill consumer is taking a shot. Is this a good or a bad thing? We spoke to one of our own crypto geeks at 42workspace to pick his brain!
What do you think about bitcoin?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have the ability to revolutionize many different processes around the world. The blockchain allows it for limitless technological applications this in comparison to the majority of other cryptos. The Bitcoin is relatively limited in functionality but is currently creating a massive market awareness. If you take ethereum for example, you can essentially create smart contracts that can be implemented in real life scenarios (e.g. decentralized shipping of goods or lending of funds). Bitcoin, however, only really provides the ability to conduct transactions and store wealth. Bitcoin’s scalability has improved since the introduction of the Lightning Network, allowing faster and low-cost transactions, although on-chain traffic can still lead to temporary congestion. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency in the world, so it bears the banner and paves the way for all other cryptos.
Do you have any preferences when it comes to cryptocurrency?
When trading cryptos, it is important to realize that the value of Bitcoin directly influences the value of all other coins and tokens. Because Bitcoin still drives overall market sentiment, many traders maintain portfolio exposure to it while diversifying into Ethereum, Solana, or other regulated tokens. Aside from that, finding promising coins and tokens just requires good research and often also allot of patience.
Do you think anyone could invest in cryptocurrencies?
I think theoretically anyone could invest in cryptocurrencies. Since the market is still young and finding its direction, there are many opportunities to make profitable investments. At the same time, cryptos have been developing under the radar for years, and are only now hitting the mainstream adoption. While early adopters benefited significantly, 2024–2025 has brought broader institutional and retail access through regulated exchanges and ETF products. Moreover, the faster bitcoins’s growth, the more likely that increasingly large price corrections will follow in the near future. So, to conclude this answer, anyone can invest in cryptocurrencies, but gaining a good understanding of the market and its behaviors is essential!
Where should they start?
I think the best place to start is just by reading and immersing yourself into the world of cryptocurrencies. When you understand the technologies on a basic level, it becomes easier to take good investment decisions. A good starting point is to track the top 10 cryptocurrencies on coinmarketcap.com and learn about their underlying technology before considering any investment.
What do you think about ICO?
ICOs have largely been replaced by regulated token launches and security token offerings (STOs) under the EU’s MiCA regulation, which enforces investor disclosure and anti-fraud requirements. Having said that, there are also many very solid ICO’s with exciting projects and great profit potential. As mentioned before, the main differentiator is doing research and being aware of what it is that you are buying.
What can you do with all these crypto currencies?
The majority of cryptos are designed to fulfill specific functions in society. For example, bitcoin’s original function was to act as digital cash. As transaction networks evolved with multi-layer scaling, Bitcoin is now widely viewed as a digital store of value comparable to ‘digital gold,’ while stablecoins and CBDCs are used for everyday transactions.
Would you invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? Let us know!
