This video gives an introduction to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. I'll also be going over why I invest in Bitcoin, along with my portfolio allocation and other interesting tidbits for any beginners who are new to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

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00:00 Intro
01:31 How Bitcoin and crypto work
12:53 Why crypto is controversial
17:14 Why I invest + portfolio allocation
21:34 How to get started with investing

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