{"id":14029,"date":"2021-11-16T12:35:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T07:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/?p=14029"},"modified":"2021-11-16T12:35:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T07:05:40","slug":"crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Investing: Is it right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#Why_Crypto\" title=\"Why Crypto?\">Why Crypto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#The_Pros_and_Cons_of_Crypto_As_An_Investment\" title=\"The Pros and Cons of Crypto As An Investment\">The Pros and Cons of Crypto As An Investment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#Pros\" title=\"Pros:\">Pros:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#High_Returns_Possible\" title=\"High Returns Possible\">High Returns Possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#Inflation-proof\" title=\"Inflation-proof\">Inflation-proof<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#Diversified_Portfolio\" title=\"Diversified Portfolio\">Diversified Portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#Fraud_Protection\" title=\"Fraud Protection\">Fraud Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#International_Investment\" title=\"International Investment&nbsp;\">International Investment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#Excellent_Liquidity\" title=\"Excellent Liquidity\">Excellent Liquidity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons:\">Cons:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/crypto-investing-is-it-right-for-you\/#The_Bottomline\" title=\"The Bottomline\">The Bottomline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>2020 was an incredible year for cryptocurrency. The pandemic wreaked havoc on stock markets and commodities the world over, but <a href=\"https:\/\/gadgets.ndtv.com\/cryptocurrency\/news\/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-inflation-hedge-gold-jp-morgan-2569652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">crypto enjoyed an unprecedented high because of it\u2019s inflation-resistance<\/a>. And even more amazingly, the demand for cryptocurrency hasn\u2019t shown any signs of slowing down. So we thought now is a good time to explore crypto-investing in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Crypto\"><\/span>Why Crypto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cryptocurrencies are inflation-resistant and secure decentralized virtual currencies. The transactions are fast and cheap transactions on a peer-to-peer network, maintained on a tamper-proof distributed ledger called a blockchain. So why is it the hottest thing since sliced bread?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply, it\u2019s safe, secure, instant, and immune to bankers\u2019 possible malpractices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-pros-and-cons-of-crypto-as-an-investment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pros_and_Cons_of_Crypto_As_An_Investment\"><\/span>The Pros and Cons of Crypto As An Investment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span>Pros:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-returns-possible\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Returns_Possible\"><\/span>High Returns Possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>October 20, 2021 saw Bitcoin trading at an all-time high of $66,974.77. Those who invested when it first started trading in July 2010 paid between $0.0008 to $0.08 per coin. There\u2019s no other investment that can yield such a dramatic increase in value in this time frame. Its estimated projected price for 2030 varies from $397,000 to $500,000 per coin. So it\u2019s safe to say it will keep rising steadily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inflation-proof\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inflation-proof\"><\/span>Inflation-proof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When inflation rises, the value of most investments fall. However, cryptocurrencies like <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/buy-bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bitcoin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/buy-ethereum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ethereum<\/a> remain unaffected. While gold was once considered the most effective inflation-hedge, that title now belongs to cryptos.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diversified-portfolio\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversified_Portfolio\"><\/span>Diversified Portfolio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Diversification has long been a popular risk management strategy wherein you invest in varied instruments such as stocks, bonds, commodities etc. An important addition to this ecosystem is investing in crypto. It has little to no correlation with stock markets. Even if the stock market seems to be crashing, crypto has been unaffected and even riding a high!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fraud-protection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fraud_Protection\"><\/span>Fraud Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Transactions are completely transparent, anonymous and do not require any confidential information. With their famously iron-clad security, it\u2019s virtually impossible to lose your crypto coins in a data breach. Hence using a secure and established exchange like <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZebPay<\/a> is always a good idea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-investment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Investment\"><\/span>International Investment&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who want to invest internationally often need to deal with lots of red tape, long delays and exorbitant brokerage. Crypto, however, is borderless and allows instant investment for negligible transaction fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excellent-liquidity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excellent_Liquidity\"><\/span>Excellent Liquidity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While other instruments may take time to cash in, crypto is instantly available whenever you need it. This makes it an excellent \u2018rainy-day\u2019 fund, which can help you meet any unforeseen expenditure in an emergency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the advantages are undeniable, there are a few disadvantages too. First off, it\u2019s volatile. Some currencies, especially the new ones, have the potential to rise astronomically, but they could equally fizzle out. The risk and reward are proportional. This disadvantage can be tempered by investing in an established currency. However, the rewards won\u2019t be quite as dramatic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore governments back fiat currencies and banks maintain the ledgers. So there is an authority overseeing these transactions. Cryptocurrencies have no such issuing and regulatory authority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you invested in a coin that crashes, that value is lost. If your wallet is hacked, there\u2019s no authority who can get it back for you. There have been cases where people have forgotten their private key, effectively locking their assets away. Since there\u2019s no third party you can appeal to for intervention or a \u2018lost password\u2019 link, it\u2019s lost for good. So keep your private key somewhere extremely safe, or better yet, go through an exchange like ZebPay, which holds it for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottomline\"><\/span>The Bottomline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/buy-cryptos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cryptocurrencies<\/a> are a formidable investment opportunity. And like every investment, you need to understand it fully, analyze trends, find the right coin to buy at the right time, what the risks and benefits are, and decide how much risk you&#8217;re willing to take on for proportional rewards. We understand that this can get overwhelming, which is why ZebPay is happy to help you start on your crypto journey with its easy and intuitive interface to access your completely safe and trustworthy wallet. Investing in cryptocurrency is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and it\u2019s fast becoming an indispensable instrument in a diversified portfolio because of its steady, inflation-proof growth that doesn&#8217;t seem like it\u2019s going to slow down.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2020 was an incredible year for cryptocurrency. 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