The Top 3 Things You Don’t Know About Cryptocurrencies

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With a global interest that is skyrocketing over time, cryptocurrency is the biggest trend in the financial and technological fields of the world. What received a massive skepticism in its beginnings in 2009 is now a worldwide phenomenon that is changing the world of global finance, technology and macro-economy. This led to the mushrooming of various online trading platforms for Bitcoins, like this newly launched crypto trading portal that is gaining a lot of interest as of late.

In spite its overwhelming popularity, it still is not surprising that many people are not knowledgeable enough, if not totally clueless, when it comes to cryptocurrency. To help you get some grip on this matter, here are some things that people don’t know about cryptocurrencies.

  • Cryptocurrencies Can Be “Real” and “Not Real” Money

Basically, cryptocurrencies can be considered real money that can be used in exchange for goods and services. They are called fiat currency. Their value is dependent on the trust of the market. The difference they have with real money like US dollars is that their location is known at all times. Thus, they can easily be traced and hard to counterfeit. Also, central banks do not have complete information about how many real currencies are currently in circulation, and how many were lost, damaged or stolen, which makes them hard to control. This is also the reason why many are putting their trust in cryptocurrencies.

  • You Can Get Money from Nothing

In today’s situation when cryptocurrencies are in its earliest stages, in trading so to speak, it is highly possible to get money from nothing. Many firms and individuals are taking the opportunity to mine cryptocurrencies. There is currently a split between Bitcoin and Bitcoin cash that transpired from the opposing ways a group of miners/ exchanges wanted to fix a particular problem. The split caused some people to hold equal amounts of bitcoin and bitcoin cash, gaining them free money.

  • The Cryptocurrency Market Is Dynamic and Growing

Unlike the traditional global trading market, cryptocurrency is very dynamic, as trading happens 24/7 regardless of world events, natural disasters, holidays and other happenings. As long as there is an internet connection, one can access bitcoins, and therefore trade them wherever they are in the world. These make fund transfer, exchanges, and payments more efficient and with no hassle. The level of efficiency and convenience makes cryptocurrency very exciting to traders, speculators and other players in the market.

The future of cryptocurrencies is bright and becoming brighter over time with an ever-increasing number of people jumping in the market each day. There is also a lot to look forward to as cryptocurrencies revolutionize other industries and fields, especially with its rapidly increasing important role in e-commerce. It may even filter down and cause an utmost shift in the actual market. There is no better time to join the bitcoin market than today with its multitude of potentials and usefulness.

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