It has become much easier to invest in Bitcoin. How do you get a piece of the action? And what are the advantages and disadvantages? Here's what you need to know.

After years of waiting, the first U.S. exchange-traded funds that invest directly in the largest cryptocurrency have begun trading. Billions of dollars changed hands on Thursday and the token briefly topped 49,000 following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's decision to grant them approval after markets closed on Wednesday.

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