السبت، 16 ديسمبر 2017

What You Must Know Before Investing In Digital Currency

By Christine Jones


Critics see this as a scam while advocates view crypto-currencies as the future of finances. Those who bought them early have already made money while the skeptics are waiting for the bubble to burst. Even governments are not sure of how to regulate these currencies. In such an environment, what should you know before investing in digital currency?

There are different currencies in the market. Bitcoin is just one of these currencies. The others include ethereum, Storjcoin and litecoin, among others. Each operates in a different manner and has unique rules of engagement. If you wish to trade in any of these coins, you must identify your preference and find a path to profitability. Remember that each of these coins has a different value as we speak. There are instances where one may be used and another not applicable. Your preference is important.

Conduct thorough background check before making any investment. The popularity of Bitcoin has been boosted by media attention. This means that you will get a lot of information about it. However, not all information is reliable. Avoid dealing with unconfirmed sources. Only get information from a source you can trust and deal with miners or sellers who are reliable.

Caution should be exercised when dealing with such currencies. Strike a reasonable balance between making profits and taking un-calculated risk. The nature of this market means that it will be attractive today but might be volatile tomorrow. This is why caution is demanded. Remember that its behavior has not been studied consistently. It is therefore only settling in the market without reliable models that can be used to predict its future behavior. This only calls for caution other than avoidance of investment in the currency.

Diversify your investments. The old adage goes that all eggs should not go into the same basket. This applies to crypto-currencies as well. Before hitting the deep end, ensure that you have a cushion around you. Stories created on media are very tempting. However, consider diversifying your investment such that in case the market takes an unexpected turn, you will not lose all your investment.

Safe storage of coins is very important. There are exchanges where you can just buy the coins and leave it lying there. However, in the era of internet hacking, you are never sure of the safety of your currency. Use online storage or hot wallet and offline storage or cold wallet to secure your coins. This provides security in case the wallet is hacked. Even in real life, some of your money stays in the wallet while the other is in the bank.

Be ready for volatility. This is an obvious occurrence with digital currencies. They are dependent on the trending word in the media and the recent rally is yet to be corrected. One of the best cushions is to diversify your investments. Include stocks and bonds in your portfolio. You should also buy as long-term investment to enable you virtually forget. The temptation to make a quick kill will cost you dearly.

Crypto-currencies are part of the emerging financial payment options and should therefore be approached with caution. However, there is no investment that does not come with risks. What is important is to invest prudently and learn to manage your risks.




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