Cryptocurrencies/blockchain is only risky if you are ignorant and refuse to understand what blockchain is, what businesses are being built on it and which have the best chance of still being around in 5 years. It's undeniable that blockchain is and will change the world. I would argue it is more risky to not have a small amount of investment in this technology. Remember ignorance creates risk, so to reduce it know what you are investing in.
I think 80% of those "investing" in crypto currencies will loose their money because they are trying to trade in an out of coins they haven't researched. I decided to buy the best financial newsletter to do the research for me and because of this I'm up 1000% on my portfolio since March of 2017. The best part of the upside is still to come.
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