Introduction to Bitcoin
Topic
General Principles of Financial Planning
Program ID
319616
Hours
4.5
Format
Self-Study / Traditional course (50+minutes)
Complexity
Overview
Description
An online course designed to educate financial planners on the basics of modern monetary policy, the history of Bitcoin, how the Bitcoin network operates, utilizing blockchain and on-chain analytics for market research, how Bitcoin can affect modern investment strategies, how to manage risk related to the purchase and custody of Bitcoin, the tax treatment of Bitcoin, and current and planned Bitcoin regulation.
Learning Objectives
Develop competency in being able to accurately describe the benefits and drawbacks of Bitcoin as an investment asset class.
Achieve basic knowledge of how to properly and thoroughly research investments into Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related proxies.
Build confidence of knowledge in the latest regulatory guidance and clarity from Congress, the Federal Courts and various Administrative government agencies.
Gain comprehension on how Bitcoin is treated from a tax perspective by the IRS and Treasury.