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Here Is The Lowdown On Investing In Cryptocurrency

By Joshua Fisher


Cryptocurrency is a term that crops up in the financial news every now and then. Two of the most discussed cryptocurrencies are ethereum and bitcoin. If you have always wondered how digital currencies work and how to make a living investing in cryptocurrency, here are a few pointers to it.

Holding a decent amount of cryptocurrency, for example bitcoin, is what one needs to do to enjoy a stake in the market. Not long ago, the average global value of bitcoin passed the 10000$ mark. If cryptocurrencies end up replacing paper money in future, there is a belief that the value of digital currencies will rise dramatically. Hoarding digital coins is a sure way to enjoy the benefits that the market has to offer.

Experienced investors always have a problem trusting assets that show a sustained vertical takeoff. This has made many to view cryptocurrencies with skepticism, most of them terming it a bubble. Whether this is true remains to be seen, but the fact is the world is going digital, and the finance sector will certainly follow suit.

It is important to acknowledge the fact that cryptocurrencies are high risk assets to invest in. This is significantly informed by the volatile nature of the market. Few countries have developed regulations that work against digital currencies. As with all things digital, there is the risk of hacking. In case you lose your cryptocurrency keys to a cyber attack, you can count your investment as a goner.

There are two primary reasons as to why you should buy cryptocurrencies. To begin with, it is a good way to cushion your funds against the uncertainty of the dollar. Many finance experts opine that the dollar will tumble in value in the near future as nations go digital. Secondly, digital currencies have a unifying factor. They can be used all over the world.

A first time investor is likely to grapple with the thought of which currency to go with. Most experts have always gone with bitcoin. It enjoyed market monopoly till the final months of 2016.

While bitcoin has long enjoyed a dominant market share, its foothold has shrunk to 40% from 90%. The two most competitive entities that have led to this drop are ethereum and ripple. Prudent investing is all about keeping abreast of changes and staying open to any eventuality.

Cryptocurrency can be a confusing concept if your knowledge of it is limited. It is possible to make good money over a short time frame and lose it just as fast. New cryptocurrencies get churned rapidly as old ones exit the market. Ensure you track market performance before buying any of them.

The first step to investing is opening an account with a currency exchange. There are many of these all over the world. Once you do this, deposit funds using the stipulated procedure. You can make a direct electronic transfer from your bank then start trading.




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