Here are some articles which have helped to shape my view on #bitcoin and the #crypcurrency craze:

Why Bitcoin Is Not A Real Currency

by @[Modest Money](user:49086)

www.talkmarkets.com/.../why-bitcoin-is-not-a-real-currency

When Someone Asks, 'Should I Own Bitcoin?'

By @[Richard Shaw](user:5170): www.talkmarkets.com/.../when-someone-asks-should-i-own-bitcoin

Bitcoin Can't Win Against Fiat Currency

By @[Richard Bookstaber](user:35121)

www.talkmarkets.com/.../bitcoin-cant-win-against-fiat-currency

Also some very good articles by @[Mish Shedlock](user:5141) and @[The Heisenberg Report](user:37642).

I think #gold and #silver will suffer as long as the #bitcoin and #crypcurrency craze continues. $GLD $SLV $BITCOMP