Chapter 3

Recognizing the Risks of Cryptocurrencies

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Understanding the concept of return in crypto investing

Bullet Getting to know cryptos’ risks

Bullet Seeing a recent example of cryptocurrency return versus risk

Bullet Exploring different types of cryptocurrency risks

Bullet 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.

In my investment education courses, I spend a lot of time speaking about risk and how everyone should approach it individually. What may represent high risk for me may not be as risky for you due to our unique lifestyles and financial circumstances.

Cryptocurrencies have shown their fair share of volatility, which has made some investors millions of dollars while wiping out ...

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