Bitcoin

An increasing number of parents are using Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional college savings plans, driven by optimism about its growth potential and skepticism of conventional finance. While offering flexibility and a hedge against inflation, Bitcoin’s volatility and risks make this bold bet both an opportunity and a gamble in financial planning.

On January 20, 2025, Bitcoin hit an unprecedented $109,350 as Donald Trump was inaugurated as U.S. President. The Trump family launched billion-dollar meme coins, sparking market volatility and fueling crypto’s cultural ascendance. Speculation on crypto-friendly policies underscored the growing intersection of digital assets with politics and global economic trends.

Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency system that uses mathematical formulas (“cryptography”) in lieu of traditional, centralized financial institutions to…