Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock

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Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock

Motley Fool2021-03-19

It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...

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UTOtrader
·2021-03-19
Btc going to crash by the way it drive, watch out
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Kuanwei
·2021-03-19
Like please
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Euphy
·2021-03-19
Let's go!! Give me some likes!!
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Chandrakanth
·2021-03-19
Interesting
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Ryukyo
·2021-03-19
Help like my comment
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OldCat
·2021-03-19
Please like and comment on my comment. Thanks!
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  Please comment and like for me too
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Fredwkh
·2021-03-19
Pls like and comment
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- NTN80:
  Ok
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Yy88
·2021-03-19
Afraid of crash
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SillyOldBear
·2021-03-19
Square!
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Smilelite
·2021-03-19
Good?
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Zerrick
·2021-03-19
Mm really ? Food for thought then
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SC2021
·2021-03-19
Bitcoins buy stocks
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- TohKokMeng79:
  hope I have bitcoin long ago...or I aldy rich
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- SC2021:
  Coins
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ShaunVee
·2021-03-19
Why choose to invest in any of this when you can just buy both! I’m in for both! [開心]
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lisle
·2021-03-19
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- Zerrick:
  INteresting
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Taozi
·2021-03-19
Good
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- AlvinTang:
  Good
  2021-03-22
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- Taozi:
  Thanks
  2021-03-22
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HOCK
·2021-03-19
BTC is the future
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Alvinwong
·2021-03-19
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- MaxOut:
  Done
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Marcarc
·2021-03-19
nice
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Foros
·2021-03-19
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  Hi
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- Foros:
  Where my respoNse
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ZEROHERO
·2021-03-19
Tesla is into BTC & has more upside
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In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":350063309,"gmtCreate":1616139413401,"gmtModify":1704791428342,"author":{"id":"3579218549390865","authorId":"3579218549390865","name":"Kuanwei","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/3bb5e84584fb23570d011d4f0733fc6e","vip":1,"hat":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/a3dee1aa3a3a3c1814833a4d3f8a5669","crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3579218549390865","idStr":"3579218549390865"},"htmlText":"Like please&nbsp;","listText":"Like please&nbsp;","text":"Like please","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/350063309","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327767323,"gmtCreate":1616127544062,"gmtModify":1704791298142,"author":{"id":"3558134964905294","authorId":"3558134964905294","name":"Euphy","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/1dab223008ede172474a29e99e34ea73","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3558134964905294","idStr":"3558134964905294"},"htmlText":"Let's go!! Give me some likes!!","listText":"Let's go!! Give me some likes!!","text":"Let's go!! Give me some likes!!","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327767323","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327783805,"gmtCreate":1616125833707,"gmtModify":1704791275434,"author":{"id":"3558327403685748","authorId":"3558327403685748","name":"Chandrakanth","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/07c06436a27ac561acfa3a310eecedeb","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3558327403685748","idStr":"3558327403685748"},"htmlText":"Interesting&nbsp;","listText":"Interesting&nbsp;","text":"Interesting","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327783805","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327732572,"gmtCreate":1616124071896,"gmtModify":1704791254188,"author":{"id":"3556677981116436","authorId":"3556677981116436","name":"Ryukyo","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/424f15d3cdaa3f821e7de5a9730df660","vip":1,"hat":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/f84d87792f02cf78e80ee34979fd31e5","crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3556677981116436","idStr":"3556677981116436"},"htmlText":"Help like my comment","listText":"Help like my comment","text":"Help like my comment","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327732572","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327791556,"gmtCreate":1616122759875,"gmtModify":1704791236918,"author":{"id":"3573733606753390","authorId":"3573733606753390","name":"OldCat","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"hat":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6444b4970948c1077534c593eccd6d16","crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3573733606753390","idStr":"3573733606753390"},"htmlText":"Please like and comment on my comment. Thanks!&nbsp;","listText":"Please like and comment on my comment. Thanks!&nbsp;","text":"Please like and comment on my comment. Thanks!","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327791556","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":3832881,"gmtCreate":1616123111364,"gmtModify":1680780961072,"authorId":3568393360647869,"author":{"id":3568393360647869,"idStr":"3568393360647869","authorId":3568393360647869,"name":"shwu","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/9e8515115b8883df9c91ae8997c11a84","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327791556,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Please comment and like for me too","text":"Please comment and like for me too","html":"Please comment and like for me too"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327799097,"gmtCreate":1616122465319,"gmtModify":1704791233521,"author":{"id":"3570424148942091","authorId":"3570424148942091","name":"Fredwkh","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/301d103aff8ff9955978aa630ee85588","vip":1,"crmLevel":7,"crmLevelSwitch":1,"authorIdStr":"3570424148942091","idStr":"3570424148942091"},"htmlText":"Pls like and comment","listText":"Pls like and comment","text":"Pls like and comment","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":4,"commentSize":2,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327799097","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":3832885,"gmtCreate":1616123126464,"gmtModify":1680780959876,"authorId":3568393360647869,"author":{"id":3568393360647869,"idStr":"3568393360647869","authorId":3568393360647869,"name":"shwu","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/9e8515115b8883df9c91ae8997c11a84","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327799097,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Please comment and like for me too","text":"Please comment and like for me too","html":"Please comment and like for me too"},{"id":3832828,"gmtCreate":1616122725861,"gmtModify":1680780959397,"authorId":3572694532816770,"author":{"id":3572694532816770,"idStr":"3572694532816770","authorId":3572694532816770,"name":"NTN80","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/566a1122c1b99c63608fc056c7278545","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327799097,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Ok","text":"Ok","html":"Ok"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327707518,"gmtCreate":1616122324434,"gmtModify":1704791231411,"author":{"id":"3572153673229379","authorId":"3572153673229379","name":"Yy88","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/b3cd21c63a73776ed4297d2ea3cb0fab","vip":1,"crmLevel":9,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3572153673229379","idStr":"3572153673229379"},"htmlText":"Afraid of crash","listText":"Afraid of crash","text":"Afraid of crash","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327707518","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327707235,"gmtCreate":1616122310727,"gmtModify":1704791232059,"author":{"id":"3559770113710833","authorId":"3559770113710833","name":"SillyOldBear","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/ef207140107fde8983f710c746a5b404","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3559770113710833","idStr":"3559770113710833"},"htmlText":"Square!","listText":"Square!","text":"Square!","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327707235","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327704918,"gmtCreate":1616122118034,"gmtModify":1704791229145,"author":{"id":"3575523382836903","authorId":"3575523382836903","name":"Smilelite","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/3e655f39013c8408800694a66489d92b","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3575523382836903","idStr":"3575523382836903"},"htmlText":"Good?&nbsp;","listText":"Good?&nbsp;","text":"Good?","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327704918","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327702499,"gmtCreate":1616121944611,"gmtModify":1704791227190,"author":{"id":"3574859635577640","authorId":"3574859635577640","name":"Zerrick","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/e10eacd543d868a8c8b0737725cd1a6f","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3574859635577640","idStr":"3574859635577640"},"htmlText":"Mm really ? Food for thought then&nbsp;","listText":"Mm really ? Food for thought then&nbsp;","text":"Mm really ? Food for thought then","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327702499","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327706916,"gmtCreate":1616121733935,"gmtModify":1704791225557,"author":{"id":"3574796007598692","authorId":"3574796007598692","name":"SC2021","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/7db1014f5edc3cd0a7562d4262d0a5a5","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3574796007598692","idStr":"3574796007598692"},"htmlText":"Bitcoins buy stocks","listText":"Bitcoins buy stocks","text":"Bitcoins buy stocks","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":4,"commentSize":2,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327706916","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":3835320,"gmtCreate":1616151197174,"gmtModify":1680781003806,"authorId":3574312720176101,"author":{"id":3574312720176101,"idStr":"3574312720176101","authorId":3574312720176101,"name":"TohKokMeng79","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/f09aad76a158a443465cacafe0bebb97","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327706916,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"hope I have bitcoin long ago...or I aldy rich","text":"hope I have bitcoin long ago...or I aldy rich","html":"hope I have bitcoin long ago...or I aldy rich"},{"id":3832748,"gmtCreate":1616121743911,"gmtModify":1680780960123,"authorId":3574796007598692,"author":{"id":3574796007598692,"idStr":"3574796007598692","authorId":3574796007598692,"name":"SC2021","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/7db1014f5edc3cd0a7562d4262d0a5a5","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327706916,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Coins","text":"Coins","html":"Coins"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327708046,"gmtCreate":1616121606585,"gmtModify":1704791223909,"author":{"id":"3557227905112544","authorId":"3557227905112544","name":"ShaunVee","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/5f64fe4fcaa4f1d2aedde844df964cb4","vip":1,"hat":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/0a8758340a08196056f8bc1e54805193","crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3557227905112544","idStr":"3557227905112544"},"htmlText":"Why choose to invest in any of this when you can just buy both! I’m in for both! [開心]&nbsp;","listText":"Why choose to invest in any of this when you can just buy both! I’m in for both! [開心]&nbsp;","text":"Why choose to invest in any of this when you can just buy both! I’m in for both! [開心]","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327708046","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"CN"},{"id":327703114,"gmtCreate":1616121402538,"gmtModify":1704791221482,"author":{"id":"3578105767036497","authorId":"3578105767036497","name":"lisle","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/7211dacaf21fe705e2c4ef9ce1120448","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3578105767036497","idStr":"3578105767036497"},"htmlText":"Like and comment","listText":"Like and comment","text":"Like and comment","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327703114","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":3832763,"gmtCreate":1616121961610,"gmtModify":1680780960240,"authorId":3574859635577640,"author":{"id":3574859635577640,"idStr":"3574859635577640","authorId":3574859635577640,"name":"Zerrick","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/e10eacd543d868a8c8b0737725cd1a6f","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327703114,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"INteresting ","text":"INteresting ","html":"INteresting "}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327709847,"gmtCreate":1616121342189,"gmtModify":1704791220146,"author":{"id":"3569931251743015","authorId":"3569931251743015","name":"Taozi","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3569931251743015","idStr":"3569931251743015"},"htmlText":"Good","listText":"Good","text":"Good","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":2,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327709847","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":3852392,"gmtCreate":1616405361278,"gmtModify":1680781258834,"authorId":3561683872711062,"author":{"id":3561683872711062,"idStr":"3561683872711062","authorId":3561683872711062,"name":"AlvinTang","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/76e114f543425a2d046a65fe4951f729","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327709847,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Good","text":"Good","html":"Good"},{"id":3852417,"gmtCreate":1616405590886,"gmtModify":1680781256802,"authorId":3569931251743015,"author":{"id":3569931251743015,"idStr":"3569931251743015","authorId":3569931251743015,"name":"Taozi","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327709847,"type":1,"supId":3852392,"prevId":0,"content":"Thanks","text":"Thanks","html":"Thanks"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327700702,"gmtCreate":1616121273806,"gmtModify":1704791219499,"author":{"id":"3574326262963990","authorId":"3574326262963990","name":"HOCK","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88799e7ae4e69750fd2f85687a24a9e3","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3574326262963990","idStr":"3574326262963990"},"htmlText":"BTC is the future","listText":"BTC is the future","text":"BTC is the future","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327700702","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327700942,"gmtCreate":1616121212586,"gmtModify":1704791218528,"author":{"id":"3566564994472271","authorId":"3566564994472271","name":"Alvinwong","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3566564994472271","idStr":"3566564994472271"},"htmlText":"Like and comment","listText":"Like and comment","text":"Like and comment","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":5,"commentSize":2,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327700942","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":3834363,"gmtCreate":1616141266093,"gmtModify":1680780984671,"authorId":3574937645011763,"author":{"id":3574937645011763,"idStr":"3574937645011763","authorId":3574937645011763,"name":"hahasofunny","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/963a75c4fa646a8f0e5ab52ab5a03022","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327700942,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Ok","text":"Ok","html":"Ok"},{"id":3832715,"gmtCreate":1616121334197,"gmtModify":1680780956850,"authorId":3570748573130415,"author":{"id":3570748573130415,"idStr":"3570748573130415","authorId":3570748573130415,"name":"MaxOut","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327700942,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Done","text":"Done","html":"Done"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327474589,"gmtCreate":1616121082941,"gmtModify":1704791216093,"author":{"id":"3573786230673117","authorId":"3573786230673117","name":"Marcarc","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/9167ce5ab22c0dbf7b380765b81526f8","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3573786230673117","idStr":"3573786230673117"},"htmlText":"nice","listText":"nice","text":"nice","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327474589","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327475169,"gmtCreate":1616120974151,"gmtModify":1704791214306,"author":{"id":"3574156765565189","authorId":"3574156765565189","name":"Foros","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/4aab8cbc5838ac3992a3d449f933303e","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3574156765565189","idStr":"3574156765565189"},"htmlText":"Like and comment","listText":"Like and comment","text":"Like and comment","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":3,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327475169","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":3842933,"gmtCreate":1616252083535,"gmtModify":1680781110506,"authorId":3566564994472271,"author":{"id":3566564994472271,"idStr":"3566564994472271","authorId":3566564994472271,"name":"Alvinwong","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327475169,"type":1,"supId":3832708,"prevId":0,"content":"Hi","text":"Hi","html":"Hi"},{"id":3832780,"gmtCreate":1616122166936,"gmtModify":1680780960622,"authorId":3574156765565189,"author":{"id":3574156765565189,"idStr":"3574156765565189","authorId":3574156765565189,"name":"Foros","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/4aab8cbc5838ac3992a3d449f933303e","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327475169,"type":1,"supId":3832708,"prevId":0,"content":"Where my respoNse","text":"Where my respoNse","html":"Where my respoNse"},{"id":3832708,"gmtCreate":1616121224115,"gmtModify":1680780950490,"authorId":3566564994472271,"author":{"id":3566564994472271,"idStr":"3566564994472271","authorId":3566564994472271,"name":"Alvinwong","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327475169,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Comment back","text":"Comment back","html":"Comment back"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":327472491,"gmtCreate":1616120932813,"gmtModify":1704791213494,"author":{"id":"3566532164444643","authorId":"3566532164444643","name":"ZEROHERO","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/62813b6df1c4722e559d112fadd5486a","vip":2,"crmLevel":8,"crmLevelSwitch":1,"authorIdStr":"3566532164444643","idStr":"3566532164444643"},"htmlText":"Tesla is into BTC &amp;&nbsp;has more upside","listText":"Tesla is into BTC &amp;&nbsp;has more upside","text":"Tesla is into BTC & has more upside","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/327472491","repostId":2120016886,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2120016886","pubTimestamp":1616120483,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2120016886?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-03-19 10:21","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2120016886","media":" Motley Fool","summary":"This tech company has two thriving product ecosystems and an interest in cryptocurrency.","content":"<p>It's no secret that <b>Square</b> (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in <b>Bitcoin&nbsp;</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.</p>\n<p>That makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.</p>\n<h2>Bitcoin drives Cash App engagement</h2>\n<p>Square's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/88c64c6a14289a2df7d4705fb6d66113\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<p>Since 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.</p>\n<p>All of these products have <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2018</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Monthly active users</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>15 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>36 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>55%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross profit</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$195 million</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$1.2 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>151%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square&nbsp;SEC&nbsp;Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.</p>\n<p>In particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.</p>\n<p>In fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.</p>\n<p>But there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.</p>\n<h2>Digitization drives the seller ecosystem</h2>\n<p>Digital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K.&nbsp;in the last 12 months alone.<b>&nbsp;</b></p>\n<p>That shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options&nbsp;to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).</p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>2017</p></th>\n   <th><p>2020</p></th>\n   <th><p>CAGR</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>Gross payment volume</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$65.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>$112.3 billion</p></td>\n   <td width=\"156\"><p>20%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Square SEC Filings.</p>\n<h2>Two big market opportunities</h2>\n<p>In total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion&nbsp;opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion&nbsp;in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.</p>\n<p>Moreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Why Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nWhy Bitcoin Investors Should Consider Buying Square Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-03-19 10:21 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/><strong> Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"GBTC":"Grayscale Bitcoin Trust","SQ":"Block"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/18/why-bitcoin-investors-should-buy-square-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2120016886","content_text":"It's no secret that Square (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey is a big believer in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). In the most recent earnings call in late February, he noted his conviction that it would be the currency of the internet. To align the company with that notion, Square has aggressively purchased Bitcoin over the last year.\nThat makes Square an interesting stock. For investors who prefer not buy cryptocurrency directly, Square is a great way to gain Bitcoin exposure. And for investors who own Bitcoin, Square's robust business can help diversify a crypto-heavy portfolio. Here's why.\nBitcoin drives Cash App engagement\nSquare's Cash App launched as a peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform in 2013, but it has evolved into a suite of financial tools designed to help consumers manage their money in a variety of ways.\nImage source: Getty Images.\nSince 2017, Square has added the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin, launched the Square Cash Card, and enabled direct deposit for Cash App consumers. And in November 2020, Square further enhanced the mobile app's financial tools with its acquisition of Credit Karma Tax, a free tax filling service for consumers.\nAll of these products have one thing in common: They are meant to deepen consumer engagement by expanding Cash App usage beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. And it's working -- these strategic moves have powered strong growth in both Cash App monthly active users and gross profit.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2018\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nMonthly active users\n15 million\n36 million\n55%\n\n\nGross profit\n$195 million\n$1.2 billion\n151%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings. CAGR = compound annual growth rate.\nIn particular, investors should note that Cash App gross profit has grown more quickly than monthly active users. That means Square is generating more revenue per user, and Bitcoin has played a big role in making that happen.\nIn fact, more than 3 million Cash App users bought or sold Bitcoin last year, and consumers who use Cash App to trade Bitcoin also use other products (i.e., Square Cash Card, direct deposit) more frequently than the average consumer. In other words, they are more engaged, and more engaged users generate more profit.\nBut there's another side to Square's business. While the Cash App ecosystem is a consumer-facing product, the seller ecosystem allows Square to address the merchant side of the digital payments market.\nDigitization drives the seller ecosystem\nDigital forms of payment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, driven by convenience and the uptick in e-commerce. In fact, according to a report published by Square, the number of cashless businesses more than doubled in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the U.K. in the last 12 months alone. \nThat shift away from cash benefits Square in two ways: First, Square provides the hardware and software merchants need to accept in-store digital payments. Second, the company's developer platform makes it easy to add Square-powered checkout options to digital storefronts and mobile apps. In both cases, Square collects transaction fees based on the gross payment volume (GPV).\nNot surprisingly, the GPV processed on Square's platform has increased steadily in recent years.\n\n\n\nMetric\n2017\n2020\nCAGR\n\n\n\n\nGross payment volume\n$65.3 billion\n$112.3 billion\n20%\n\n\n\nData source: Square SEC Filings.\nTwo big market opportunities\nIn total, management estimates Square's current market opportunity at $160 billion: That's a $60 billion opportunity for the Cash App ecosystem and a $100 billion opportunity for the seller ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Square generated $9.5 billion in revenue last year -- roughly 6% of its total addressable market. That means Square still has plenty of room to grow.\nMoreover, the coexistence of these two businesses -- one built for consumers and the other designed for merchants -- allows Square to tap both sides of the digital payments market. In the coming years, as e-commerce and digital payments continue to gain market share, the company should benefit greatly. That's why Square looks like a smart long-term investment whether you own Bitcoin or not.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":3832725,"gmtCreate":1616121389925,"gmtModify":1680780956593,"authorId":3578105767036497,"author":{"id":3578105767036497,"idStr":"3578105767036497","authorId":3578105767036497,"name":"lisle","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/7211dacaf21fe705e2c4ef9ce1120448","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":327472491,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"<u>Hmm</u>","text":"<u>Hmm</u>","html":"<u>Hmm</u>"}],"langContent":"EN"}],"hasMoreComments":true,"newsSizeData":{"likeSize":29,"commentSize":23,"repostSize":0,"favoriteSize":0,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false}}