Accelerator Membership (US)
The Accelerator: Build Your Crypto Plan in a Live Four-Week Cohort
From Collective Shift, founded in 2020 by TEDx speaker Ben Simpson and built on the 5-step SHIFT Method. Updated November 2026.
The Short Answer
The Accelerator is a 12-month Collective Shift membership. It opens with a live four-week group cohort where you build your written strategy using the SHIFT Method, then continues with daily research, the Collective Shift Academy, our company portfolio and a weekly live analyst Q&A for the rest of the year.
As of November 2026. General information only, not personal financial advice.
Who Is the Accelerator For?
The Accelerator suits US investors who already hold some crypto, or are about to start, and want a clear plan instead of a pile of tabs. It is a good fit if you prefer learning in a live group and want a research team to check your thinking against.
Watch: Ben Simpson Explains
Ben Simpson shows how he filters coins before buying, step F of the SHIFT Method.
What Is Included
- A live monthly cohort: four weekly group sessions to build your strategy
- The Collective Shift Academy and your Digital Asset Strategy Sheet
- Our company portfolio, with holdings, allocations and reasoning
- Daily briefings, research and a weekly live analyst Q&A
- Ask the Analyst in Circle and the Accelerator community
How the Four Weeks Run
Each week covers part of the SHIFT Method. You leave week one with your plan in writing, week two with your Bitcoin core and custody set up, week three with a filter for every new coin and week four with your Profit Ladder.
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Set Your Plan in Writing
Write down your goals, position sizes and exit rules on your Strategy Sheet before any money moves.
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Hold Bitcoin as Your Core
Bitcoin sits at the center of the portfolio, held in your own self-custody.
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Invest in On-Chain Businesses
Look for on-chain businesses with real revenue and real users.
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Filter Every Coin Before You Buy
Check token unlocks, dilution and liquidity, so a good story is never the only reason for a position.
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Take Profits on the Way Up
Your Profit Ladder sets out in advance when you take partial profits as prices rise.
Accelerator or Platinum?
If you want private analyst time and a person in your corner all year, look at Platinum. Compare both on Become a Member.
What You Build in the Four Weeks
- Week 1: your Strategy Sheet, a one-page written plan
- Week 2: exchange setup, money in and recurring buys
- Week 3: your wallet and security checklist
- Week 4: your sell plan, mindset and next 90 days
Sessions are recorded, so you can watch replays if the live time does not suit your US time zone.
How Our Analysts Size Positions
The Academy module on portfolio allocation and position sizing describes a portfolio like a house. Core positions are the foundation, and smaller positions are your higher-risk bets on newer coins or themes. Too much in the risky part and the portfolio becomes unstable; too little and you may miss the upside you came for.
In a September 2026 lesson on building and rebalancing portfolios, our team explains why Bitcoin stays the anchor: it is the pillar that has held us in good stead over the years. In a separate lesson on early-stage coins, the team asks whether you really want to face losing 10 to 20% of your whole crypto portfolio in days by putting that much into a single early project, in a cycle meant to last years.
Backed by a 14-Day Guarantee
New Accelerator members are covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee, with conditions set out in the policy. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 135+ Trustpilot reviews (as of November 2026). Founded in Melbourne in 2020 by TEDx speaker Ben Simpson, with 15+ staff and 1,000+ members.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for US readers.
How long is the Accelerator?
12 months, starting with a four-week live cohort.
Can I join the live sessions from the US?
Yes. Sessions are online and recorded, so you can watch the replay if a live time does not suit your time zone.
Is the Accelerator financial advice?
No. It is education and research. You make your own decisions.
Are Accelerator cohort sessions recorded?
Yes. Each live session is recorded so you can watch the replay.
US office: Atlanta, Georgia. Collective Shift, Inc., 505 N Angier Ave NE, Floor 3, Atlanta, GA 30308. Email [email protected]. Collective Shift, Inc. is a Delaware corporation and part of Collective Shift (Collective Shift Pty Ltd, ABN 78 650 977 325, Australia), a research and education company. We do not manage money or hold client funds. Looking for our Australian site? Visit the Australian page.
Build Your Plan With Collective Shift
Book a free 30 to 45 minute strategy call and we will work out together whether the Accelerator or Platinum suits you.
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