Last year was truly something special for the cryptocurrency market. The aggregate value of all virtual currencies soared nearly $600 billion, increasing in market cap by more than 3,300%. This likely represents the single-greatest year ever for any asset class, and we may never see anything like it again, at least during our lifetime.
But the gains we’ve witnessed from virtual currencies in 2017 have proven somewhat fleeting thus far in 2018. While some folks have the perception that cryptocurrencies can keep heading higher, it’s become plainly apparent that cryptocurrencies, like all investments, aren’t perfect. They come with their own unique set of risks and concerns, and you can, indeed, lose money by investing in virtual currencies.
Should you be considering an investment in cryptocurrencies, here are 10 things that should seriously have you worried.
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