Chapter 2
Recognizing the Risks of Cryptocurrencies
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding the concept of return in crypto investing
Getting to know cryptos’ risks
Seeing a recent example of cryptocurrency return versus risk
Exploring different types of cryptocurrency risks
Applying your risk tolerance to your investment strategy
So you’re excited to jump on the crypto wagon, perhaps because you expect a gigantic return (profit) on your investment. That’s basically the reward for investing. However, you can’t consider return without also looking at risk. Risk is the uncertainty surrounding the actual return you generate.
Kiana spends a lot of time speaking about risk in her investment education courses and how everyone should approach risk individually. What may represent high risk for one person may not be as risky for another due to their unique lifestyles and financial circumstances.
Cryptocurrencies have shown their fair share of volatility, which has made some investors millions of dollars ...
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