Proof Collection · Full Transparency

The research we published, and what happened next.

Original posts, dated. Charts from platform average buy to peak. Members’ results in their own screenshots. Evidence assembled 6 September 2026.

What is shown

Dated historical posts, in the original words, with the date each was published. Peak figures measure price movement from the platform’s average buy price to the highest daily high through 5 September 2026. They are not realised returns. Where a sale is reported, only what the post states is included. Exit prices are not assumed.

What it isn’t

A complete record. These are selected examples and do not include every position or underperforming periods. A recommendation. Portfolio positions reflect the operator’s own allocation, managed to their personal circumstances. Typical. Member results are self-reported, unverified and not typical. Individual results vary significantly.

THE FLAGSHIP PORTFOLIO · INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED

Six years of returns, verified by Crypto Tax Australia.

Ben operates the Collective Shift flagship portfolio and documents each buy, add and trim to members as it happens. The annual returns for FY2020 to FY2025 have been reviewed and confirmed by Crypto Tax Australia in a letter dated 18 September 2026.

116%Compound annual growth rate, p.a.
6 yrsFY2020 – FY2025, reviewed
Verified by Crypto Tax AustraliaAdrian Forza CPA, Director · ABN 82 632 779 947 · 18 September 2026
“The annual returns shown compound to approximately 116.15% per annum over the six-year period.” Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Positions reflect the operator’s own allocation.
Financial yearReturn
FY2020Jul 2019 – Jun 2020
−12%
FY2021Jul 2020 – Jun 2021
+3,013%
FY2022Jul 2021 – Jun 2022
−16%
FY2023Jul 2022 – Jun 2023
+96%
FY2024Jul 2023 – Jun 2024
+90%
FY2025Jul 2024 – Jun 2025
+19%
Six-year CAGR116% p.a.
Dated buy, performance and sale evidenceEvery post, in the original words, with the platform chart alongside.
POSITIONHYPE+268.1%Average buy to peak · through 5 Sep 2026
HYPE price chart from platform average buy to peak
Team sold one-third on 3 June 2026; execution price not supplied. Price movement from platform average buy to highest daily high, not a realised return.
12 Feb 2025Dated buy evidence · Ben SimpsonBen documents buying HYPE

Ben’s update explicitly lists Hyperliquid under “Buying” and HYPE as an addition. Earliest buying post supplied.

Ben documents buying HYPE — original post
Ben documents buying HYPE — original post
29 Aug 2025Dated performance update · Ben SimpsonThe follow-up identifies the $24 entry, +100%

The post links the $24 buy to Ben’s 12 February update. Ben reports HYPE had doubled. He was not taking profits at that point.

The follow-up identifies the $24 entry, +100% — original post
The follow-up identifies the $24 entry, +100% — original post
3 Jun 2026Dated sale evidence · Collective Shift portfolioThe team takes profits on one-third

The team reports selling one-third of its HYPE position into stablecoins. The majority of the position was kept. No exact exit price or return is stated.

The team takes profits on one-third — original post
The team takes profits on one-third — original post
POSITIONPUMP+85.6%Average buy to peak · through 5 Sep 2026
PUMP price chart from platform average buy to peak
7 May–5 September 2026. No profit-taking documented in supplied updates. Price movement from platform average buy to highest daily high, not a realised return.
7 May 2026Dated buy evidence · Collective Shift portfolioThe portfolio opens a PUMP position

The team announces a new PUMP position, representing 1.5% of the portfolio. Purchased using stablecoins. Exact fill price is not stated.

The portfolio opens a PUMP position — original post
The portfolio opens a PUMP position — original post
10 Aug 2026Dated performance update · Matt WillemsenNearly 50% up in the August update

Matt reports PUMP is up nearly 50% since joining the portfolio in early May. The update says the team is still holding. Reported gain, not profit taken.

Nearly 50% up in the August update — original post
Nearly 50% up in the August update — original post
10 Aug 2026Original TradingView chartThe original chart records about +46%

Early May to August 2026. Original chart from the analyst update. PUMP endpoint: +45.87%.

The original chart records about +46% — original post
POSITIONZEC+119.4%Average buy to peak · through 5 Sep 2026
ZEC price chart from platform average buy to peak
19 June–5 September 2026. No profit-taking documented in supplied updates. Price movement from platform average buy to highest daily high, not a realised return.
19 Jun 2026Dated buy evidence · Collective Shift portfolioResearch in April, a position opened in June

After monitoring ZEC, the team opens a position worth 3% of the portfolio. Research published 17 April 2026. The June update announces the buy.

Research in April, a position opened in June — original post
Research in April, a position opened in June — original post
POSITIONLIT+45.9%Average buy to peak · through 5 Sep 2026
LIT price chart from platform average buy to peak
27 August–5 September 2026. No profit-taking documented in supplied updates. Price movement from platform average buy to highest daily high, not a realised return.
27 Aug 2026Dated buy evidence · Collective Shift portfolioA new Lighter position announced

The team opens a Lighter position after its watchlist criteria are met. The same update adds to PUMP. Exact LIT fill price is not stated.

A new Lighter position announced — original post
A new Lighter position announced — original post
POSITIONSYRUP+560%Reported partial exit · 3 Jun 2025
SYRUP price chart from platform average buy to peak
Peak comparison is provisional: first-buy date and migration basis need confirmation. Price movement from platform average buy to highest daily high, not a realised return.
3 Jun 2025Dated sale evidence · Ben SimpsonBen reports taking profits at +560%

~$0.05 buy, ~$0.33 sale. Ben reports selling one-third, converting the proceeds into Aussie dollars. Two-thirds of the position remained.

Ben reports taking profits at +560% — original post
Ben reports taking profits at +560% — original post
27 Jun 2025Dated buy evidence · Ben SimpsonAnother purchase follows profit-taking

Ben allocates 10% of this new purchase to SYRUP and 10% to HYPE. A later buy, after the 3 June update.

Another purchase follows profit-taking — original post
Another purchase follows profit-taking — original post
Member experiences, in their own screenshots

Member-reported results. Not typical. Individual results vary significantly and depend on personal circumstances, market conditions and individual decisions.

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Member chat: rolling gold into BTC
Member chat: sold 85% BTC, bought an apartment in Greece

Selected historical examples, general information only and not a recommendation • Individual results vary • Past performance does not predict future results.

Real Members, Real Outcomes

Client results.

Hear directly from Collective Shift members about their experience working with the team. These are individual experiences, not promises of investment returns.

Exit Strategy A plan for selling, not just buying. Callum · Software professional working in machine learning and AI

Callum explains why an exit strategy matters just as much as deciding what to buy, and how the team helps him navigate changing markets.

Portfolio Strategy From a collection of crypto to a clearer portfolio strategy. Warren · Existing Bitcoin-heavy investor who had experienced a full cycle

Warren already held crypto, but his allocation felt random. He explains how a more deliberate portfolio structure helped him feel clearer about his next steps.

Research and Exits Less research time, a clearer exit plan. Chad · US-based Platinum member · Member since 2021

Chad explains how consolidated research saves him time, while a clearer exit plan gives his crypto investing a longer-term direction.

Strategy and Support Building her own strategy, then sticking with it. Sarah · Member who upgraded from Pro to Platinum

Sarah shares how research, analyst insights and other members helped her create her own strategy and stay with the plan.

Beyond the Exchange Learning what to do beyond the exchange. Wes · Crypto investor · Member for over five years

Wes explains how practical education helped him understand wallets such as MetaMask and explore coins beyond his usual exchange.

Research Over Hype Finding research he could trust in a noisy market. Axel · Heavy-industry electrician · Brisbane, Queensland

Axel describes the difficulty of finding believable information in crypto. He explains why research based on analytics and market sentiment appealed to him.

Purposeful Portfolio A portfolio where every holding has a reason. Federico · Collective Shift member

Federico describes moving towards a more structured portfolio, backed by analysis, education and a team he can ask questions.

Risk and Community Learning to manage risk, with a community alongside her. Christine · Crypto investor · Invests alongside her husband

Christine shares how learning about risk, seeing portfolio insights and meeting other investors helped her feel less alone in crypto.

On-chain Research On-chain analysis that helps explain the market. Michael · Collective Shift member

Michael explains why detailed on-chain analysis has been useful for understanding what is happening in the crypto market.

Team Access A crypto strategy, with real people to talk it through. Kent · Business owner · Modern Pirate

Kent shares how conversations with the team help him think through his portfolio strategy and explore opportunities beyond his usual exchange.

Data-driven Decisions From influencer videos to more data-driven decisions. Ryan · Platinum and legacy member

Ryan describes moving away from influencer-led information towards data-driven decisions, with direct conversations and a community to exchange ideas.

Emotional Discipline Staying with a strategy when emotions take over. Alex · Time-poor crypto investor · Platinum member

Alex shares why having people to talk to, a long-term plan and a sense of community matter when managing the emotions of crypto investing.

Strategy and Conviction A long-term plan instead of the latest narrative. Ciaran · Existing crypto investor who entered near a cycle peak

Ciaran explains how transparent portfolio insights and a long-term strategy helped him resist chasing the latest market narrative.

Busy Existing Holders Getting back to a strategy when life gets busy. Jason · Crypto investor since 2017

Jason had been investing in crypto for years when life became too busy to keep up. He explains the value of a team, community and clearer selling strategy.

Research Time Keeping up with crypto over a morning coffee. Dave · Member with a marketing background

Dave explains how research recaps help him stay informed when he no longer has time to investigate every project himself.

Research Process A better starting point than chasing the latest green candle. Sam · Motion designer · London, England

Sam shares how research gave him a starting point for exploring protocols, instead of beginning with whichever coin had just risen in price.

Portfolio Transparency From buying the majors to building a framework of his own. Nicky · Criminal defence attorney · Romania

Nicky explains how transparent portfolio insights and research helped him develop a written framework of his own.

Community Serious crypto conversations without the coin hype. Indigo · US-based member

Indigo shares why thoughtful conversations with knowledgeable members became an important part of their crypto research.

Exit Strategy Learning when, how and why to sell. Brady · Collective Shift member

Brady shares why understanding when, how and why to sell is a valuable part of his membership.

Trust One trusted research source in a noisy crypto market. Sugam · Works in technology

Sugam explains how having a trusted source of research helped him learn about crypto projects and make sense of conflicting information.

Experienced Investors Fresh research, even after years in crypto. James · Long-standing Bitcoin and blockchain investor

Even after years investing in Bitcoin and blockchain, James values fresh research, new perspectives and the opportunity to ask the analysts questions.

Beginner Education Making the language of crypto easier to understand. Jane · Crypto learner

Jane shares how clear explanations and beginner courses helped her understand unfamiliar crypto concepts.

Emotional Discipline A calmer approach to crypto investing. Liz · Retired investor

Liz describes how the team’s insights help her keep informed and take emotion out of her investing decisions.

Community A community that shares ideas and learns together. Adrian · Member since Collective Shift’s beginning

Adrian shares why learning from other members and discussing crypto with people who understand it is valuable to him.

Time and Confidence Research support when there is no time to investigate it all. Bruce · Investor over 60 · Invests alongside a partner

Bruce explains why limited research time led him and his partner to seek education, portfolio insights and support from the team.

Direction and Confidence More direction for a long-term investor. Joe · Crypto holder who had experienced earlier losses

Joe explains how conversations with the team gave him more direction and confidence as he moved towards a longer-term investing approach.

Onboarding and Education Support to turn new knowledge into a strategy. Heidi · US-based Platinum member · Invests alongside her husband

Heidi shares how supportive onboarding, answers to her questions and accessible education helped her and her husband begin building their understanding and strategy.

Value of Support More support as a crypto portfolio becomes more significant. Pete · Canada-based Platinum member · Founding member since 2020

Pete explains why, as his portfolio became more significant, he valued deeper education, mentoring and access to a community of other investors.

Property to Crypto An experienced property investor finding his feet in crypto. Ted · Mortgage broker and property investor · San Diego

After years in property, Ted wanted help understanding crypto before getting started. He shares his early experience of the education, onboarding and community.

Community Crypto feels less lonely with people to talk to. Michelle · Collective Shift member

Michelle joined to connect with other people interested in crypto. She shares why reliable information, group conversations and in-person events matter to her.

Time and Familiar Value A busy couple getting help with the crypto research. Sophie · Busy investor couple with property-buying experience

Sophie and her husband already know the value of expert help from their property journey. She explains how regular calls fit around their busy lives.

In their own words

Messages from the community and Trustpilot

Member chat: sold 85% BTC and bought an apartment in Greece
Trustpilot review: Portfolio up 45% in 4 months
Community post: First Crypto Purchase
Member chat: rolled 50% of physical gold into cash to deploy into BTC
Community post: Wallet Security session
Trustpilot review: Finally, clarity and strategy instead of guesswork
Member chat: dominant BTC portfolio with select alts
Community post: Buying BTC
Trustpilot review: Collective Shift Top Draw
Community post from Mary-Ann thanking Sarn
Trustpilot review: Supportive, prompt and a wealth of knowledge
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Individual member experiences and results. They are not typical and are not indicative of future performance. Digital assets are volatile and involve risk.

Community

Members meet in person, twice a year.

Platinum members and the research team come together for a full day of sessions, Q&A and conversation. Photos from the 2025 Platinum In-Person event in Melbourne.

Ben, Simon and Matt with the Platinum members, hands raised
Team members with Ben at the Platinum In-Person Melbourne backdrop
Members listening during a session
Travis Thomas presenting on FOMO and impulsivity
Ben Simpson presenting The Journey So Far
A member asking a question during Q&A
Ben presenting BTC Long Term to a full room
Twice a yearIn-person member events
Full daySessions, Q&A and time with the analysts
PlatinumIncluded with membership
In The Media

Recent press coverage.

Where Ben and Collective Shift have been quoted, featured and reviewed.

Business Insider Markets
Announcement

Collective Shift announces US expansion as it scales AI-powered crypto intelligence platform

Collective Shift takes its research and intelligence platform to the United States.

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Investing.com
Contributor content

Collective Shift: the Australian crypto company expanding into the U.S.

How an Australian research platform is bringing its member model to American investors.

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TradingView · Cointelegraph
Market analysis

Bitcoin reclaims 50-week moving average as analysts eye end of bear market

“Collective Shift founder Ben Simpson said Bitcoin closing above its 50-week moving average would be ‘the last thing I need to see before I call this a bull market.’”

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BigGo Finance
Market analysis

Bitcoin ends 45-week drought above key trendline, bolstering case for bear market bottom

“He pointed to gains of 700% to 900% that followed similar breakouts in 2017, 2020 and 2023.”

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The Australian Financial Review
Business

Crypto content play raises $1.5m at $15m valuation

Collective Shift closes a seed round backed by RNR Capital and the Smorgon family office.

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Stockhead
Partnership

Power of two: Aussie crypto platforms Collective Shift and Swyftx team up for market research venture

“The top retail research provider in the country and one of the very best in the world.” — Alex Harper, Swyftx CEO

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Crypto News Australia
Podcast feature

Tapping Into Crypto with Ben Simpson: simple strategies for long-term wealth

“Unless you actually sell, it’s your own head that you’re competing with.”

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Crypto News Australia
Industry guide

Best crypto education platforms in Australia

Collective Shift named “Best for altcoin research” among Australia’s leading crypto education platforms.

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The Mercury
Feature

Behind the scenes of Tassie’s cryptocurrency millionaires

A look inside Tasmania’s crypto success stories, including Collective Shift founder Ben Simpson.

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The Mercury
Entrepreneurs

Tasmania’s top 20 young entrepreneurs revealed

Ben Simpson named among Tasmania’s top 20 young entrepreneurs.

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Research Partners

Trusted by the exchanges Australians already use.

Collective Shift research is distributed through leading exchanges, which vet independent analysis before putting it in front of their users.

CoinSpot
Research partner

Australia’s largest crypto exchange

Research delivered to CoinSpot’s user base.

Swyftx
Research partner

Australia’s second-largest crypto exchange

Independent weekly market research inside Swyftx Learn, the country’s most-used digital asset education platform.

Coinbase
Research partner

Global exchange, publicly listed (NASDAQ: COIN)

Research partnership bringing Collective Shift analysis to Coinbase users.

Industry Recognition

Awards we’ve won.

Recognised by the Australian blockchain industry and the entrepreneur community.

Education Company of the Year
Winner

Education Company of the Year

The Blockies 2025 · Australian Blockchain Industry AwardsDigital Economy Council of Australia
Community Leader of the Year
Winner

Community Leader of the Year

The Blockies 2024 · Ben SimpsonDigital Economy Council of Australia
Entrepreneurs’ Organization Award
Winner

Entrepreneurs’ Organization Award

EO Melbourne · “Dream Big, Be Bold” · Ben SimpsonEntrepreneurs’ Organization
Australia’s Top 250 Young Entrepreneurs — Ben Simpson, Collective Shift
Listed

Australia’s Top 250 Young Entrepreneurs

Tasmania’s Top 20 · Ben Simpson, Collective ShiftYoung Entrepreneurs list
Our Team of Experts

The people on the line with you.

Our research, education and member-success team help serious investors build structured, resilient digital asset portfolios.

Ben Simpson
Ben SimpsonChief Executive Officer
Travis Thomas
Travis ThomasChief Growth Officer
Matt Willemsen
Matt WillemsenDirector of Research
Simon Amery
Simon AmerySenior Research Analyst
Tim Swiss
Tim SwissLead Developer
David Tran
David TranHead of Member Growth
Alice Macfarlan
Alice MacfarlanChief of Staff
Tim Barnes
Tim BarnesResearch Analyst
Rafael Kimberley-Bowen
Rafael Kimberley-BowenChief Financial Officer
Katya Menzel
Katya MenzelFinance
Sarn Elliott
Sarn ElliottEducation Specialist
Zen Crethary
Zen CretharyClient Success
Rebecca Martin
Rebecca MartinClient Success
Reece Hobson
Reece HobsonMember Growth Team
James Simpson
James SimpsonMember Growth Team
Paul Archibald
Paul ArchibaldMember Growth Team
Interviews & Talks

Ben Simpson in conversation.

Hear Ben talk about crypto, wealth, and what this moment actually means for investors who are paying attention.

0147 minutes of no-BS lessons making money in crypto.
Ben Simpson · Collective Shift
02Why you should care about crypto & digital assets.
Ben Simpson · TEDx Talk
03Crypto expert: "Bitcoin $1 million is guaranteed" — his proof is insane.
Omar Elattar Podcast · Featuring Ben Simpson
04Boring crypto strategies will make you wealthy.
Tapping Into Crypto · Featuring Ben Simpson
05Crypto guru says "Bitcoin will hit $1,000,000 by…"
Brad Lea TV · Featuring Ben Simpson
06Survive the crypto crash.
Brandon Carter · Featuring Ben Simpson
Follow Ben

100,000+ people follow Ben’s research.

Daily market context, portfolio thinking and no-hype education, in public, for years. Each channel covers something different.

YouTubeBen Simpson
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What you’ll see

Long-form market breakdowns, cycle analysis and portfolio walkthroughs. Where the 50-week moving average call and the 8-step framework are explained in full.

Market cyclesPortfolio strategyInterviews
Posting: Weekly long-formFollow
X@bensimpsonau
13K+followers
What you’ll see

Real-time market commentary, what Ben is buying or trimming and why, and unfiltered takes on Australian policy and the property market.

Live commentaryBuy & trim notesMacro
Posting: DailyFollow
Instagram@bensimpsonau
75K+followers
What you’ll see

Short-form clips and reels: one idea per video on allocation, security and profit-taking, plus behind-the-scenes from events and the team.

ReelsEducationBehind the scenes
Posting: Daily short-formFollow
LinkedInBen Simpson
10K+followers
What you’ll see

Case studies of member portfolios (how a $2M portfolio was restructured, fee savings, exit tiers), company milestones and the business side of Collective Shift.

Case studiesCompany newsFor professionals
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These are Ben’s official personal accounts. Collective Shift’s verified company accounts are listed at collectiveshift.io/verify-collective-shift. If it isn’t on that list, it isn’t us.

Extra Due Diligence

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