Ric Edelman: Buying Bitcoin Today Is Like Buying Amazon in 1999

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Bitcoin Magazine Ric Edelman: Buying Bitcoin Today Is Like Buying Amazon in 1999 The top financial advisor also thinks bitcoin's price will hit at least $500,000 by 2030.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin Magazine Ric Edelman: Buying Bitcoin Today Is Like Buying Amazon in 1999 The top financial advisor also thinks bitcoin's price will hit at least $500,000 by 2030.
  • Reported by Bitcoin Magazine and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:54:50 UTC.

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