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Why did cryptocurrency prices soar last week? This is the money podcast

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Why did cryptocurrency prices soar last week? This is the money podcast


Cryptocurrencies have been a bit quiet lately. Out of the spotlight, minding his own business.

But Donald Trump is elected president of the United States again and the boom: bitcoin surpassed $90,000 for the first time.

The rest of the cryptocurrency market has also seen a boost, so what’s going on? Where are you likely headed next and what should you keep in mind if you’re cashing out your winnings?

Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost delve into bitcoin and its friends to give their verdict.

The number of Isa millionaires has skyrocketed, with a 228 per cent jump in investors joining the club in just two years.

And there are 25 of them holding an average of £8.9 million. How do you build such a large pot? Britain’s first Isa millionaire, Lord Lee, gives his three pieces of advice.

Fresh from her Budget speech, the Chancellor has announced plans to use our pension savings to boost economic growth by creating mega funds. What exactly are they?

We tackle a tricky question about IHT and gifting a home.

And finally, Lee’s Collecting Corner is back… this time, reporting from a trading card and revealing two Paddington-themed treasures submitted by readers… a 50-year-old plush toy and a signed limited edition print . in a charity shop for just £30.

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