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📈 Bitcoin soars to 19-month high. Bitcoin is back in the big leagues, surpassing $42,000 for the first time since April 2022. This bullish run is fueled by a trifecta of factors:

1. ETF Fever: The prospect of a Bitcoin spot ETF approval is sending investors into a frenzy. This ETF would track the price of Bitcoin without the hassle of actually buying it, potentially unleashing a flood of new money into the market.

2. Binance Back in Action: The world's biggest crypto exchange, Binance, has settled its AML investigation with the US DOJ, removing a major cloud of uncertainty that had been casting a shadow over the crypto market.

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Write Your Way to Success

What You'll Do:

As a freelance writer, you're the maestro of words. Your tasks can range from:

• Blogging: Write posts that engage and inform.

• Copywriting: Create persuasive content that sells.

• Technical Writing: Break down complex ideas into readable content.

• Ghostwriting: Be the hidden voice behind someone else's byline.

Getting Started:

1. Build Your Portfolio: Start a blog, contribute to local publications, or guest post on established blogs. Show your expertise.

2. Specialize: Love guns? International relations? Passionate about politics? Find your niche. Specialized writers are in demand and can charge more.

3. Network Like a Pro: Connect with other writers, join online communities, and make your presence known on platforms like LinkedIn.

4. Pitch, Pitch, Pitch: Contact blogs, magazines, and businesses. Pitch your ideas. Keep going.

What It Pays:

Freelance writing is like a choose-your-own-adventure book when it comes to income. Starting out, you might be making $0.05 to $0.10 per word. As you gain experience and clout, rates can soar to $0.50 per word or more. Freelancers can make anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 a year, depending on their hustle.

Where can you find work? Here are some resources to check out:

• ProBlogger – A free remote jobs search site specifically for freelance writers.

• BloggingPro – A free job board that is updated daily with paid blogging jobs, blog writing jobs, and freelance writing jobs.

• Freelance Writing Jobs – A list of paid freelance writing and writing-related jobs that are hand-picked from various job sites, classified ads, and company websites.

• Upwork – Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, Upwork provides a platform to showcase your skills, expand your network, and build a freelance career.

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