Chapter 1

Why Invest in Cryptocurrencies?

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Comparing cryptocurrencies to traditional investments

Bullet Building capital appreciation

Bullet Boosting income potential

Bullet Empowering people with cryptocurrencies

Whether you’re a seasoned investor who has been exposed only to investment assets other than cryptos or you’re just starting to invest (in anything!) for the first time, you’re probably wondering why you should consider including cryptocurrencies in your portfolio. Book 1, Chapter 4 provides an overview of the types of cryptocurrencies, what they’re made of, and what their purpose is. Books 3 and 4 go into more depth on Bitcoin and Ethereum, respectively. This chapter offers a general overview of the market as a whole to help you decide whether the cryptocurrency industry is the right route for you to grow your wealth.

Cryptocurrency investing may make sense for many investors, for a growing number of reasons — from things as simple as diversification to more exciting stuff like joining the revolutionary movement toward the future of how we perceive money. This chapter shows ...

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