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Previously, all the dips — even micro-dips — were almost instantaneously bought by the herd of traders and home-gamers driven by Pavlovian reflexes, thereby reinforcing the power of positive feedback loops but, as Zero Hedge observed, this loop may finally be reaching its sell-by date. Something’s different this time.

A futures-based exchange-traded funds based on Bitcoin called the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) started yesterday and I believe it will be a major factor in making the process to invest in Bitcoins considerably easier, safer, and more convenient. Here are 5 reasons why:

Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are investments owned by national governments which, if managed responsibly and given a long enough timeframe, can accumulate an enormous amount of assets, and this infographic details the world’s 10 largest SWFs, along with the largest mutual fund and ETF for context.

The Internet of Things goes far beyond simple web surfing and Facebook postings. It's a lot of somethings, and it is being stitched into the fabric of our everyday lives so, what is the Internet of Things and how is it going to change the future?

Many articles on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are published every day so it is understandable if you have missed those that are well worth your time. Here are 5 such articles:

For the first time in more than 90 days, the NYSE Cumulative Advance/Decline Line - A line that incorporates the breadth of all securities traded on the NYSE - is sitting at a record high and new highs in the NYSE A/D Line have consistently preceded stock gains since 1928. Over the next three months, there were no losses greater than -8.5% at any point for any signal. On average, drawdowns were limited to only -1.6%.

In many cities around the world, there’s a café on every corner, so it comes as no surprise that coffee is one of the globes’ top commodities. As the third most consumed beverage globally, after water and tea, coffee beans are in high demand almost everywhere...so where does the journey of each cup of joe originate? Let’s get to know the world’s top coffee producing countries.

The most successful entrepreneurs can be grouped into 6 different personality profiles as illustrated in the infographic below. If you're an entrepreneur, then which type are you? Apply to www.fi.co/join/dna and find out.

This article highlights the clinical-stage research Awakn Life Sciences Corp. (NEO: AWKN) (OTCQB: AWKNF) (FSE: 954), a biotechnology company developing and delivering psychedelic therapeutics (medicines and therapies) to treat addiction, is currently undertaking; its development of a chain of therapy-assisted treatment clinics; and the huge revenue potential the Company is well on its way to achieving.

Market timing is important, but over the long run, company selection is more important...Here are the three most important factors to consider when selecting junior gold (and silver) companies.