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Decentralised exchanges, or DEXs, provide investors with an alternative to centralised exchanges. Because DEXs do not harness a third party to hold or "custody" customer funds, they are not vulnerable to hacks in the same way as their centralised counterparts. However, these exchanges are not without their weaknesses, as they can suffer from problems such as low liquidity. Defining 'DEX' Decentralised exchanges allow peer-to-peer transactions, which make it so that…
Knowledgeable investors can generate returns regardless of whether the markets are trending upwards, downwards or sideways. Making money during bullish conditions may be one of the the easiest method, as a rising tide lifts all boats. Downward trending markets also provide potential opportunities. Producing returns during sideways or "flat" markets may be the most challenging option, but there are several strategies investors can use to achieve this objective. This article…
What Is Crypto Custody? Digital currency traders can benefit from knowing the options they have for custodying cryptocurrencies. While many assets can only be held indirectly, investors can have direct custody of their cryptocurrencies. This feature sets them apart from other asset classes like stocks and bonds. This article provides a breakdown of the different custody methods in addition to their individual costs and benefits. Indirect Ownership Indirect ownership takes…
At a time when the broader digital currency industry has been struggling with numerous headwinds, cryptocurrency traders have significant opportunities to learn from these changes. There are many valuable takeaways that can be gleaned from the difficulties this particular sector has faced following the sharp decline in asset values that took place in 2018. Crypto Bear Market One of the easiest data points to cite when making the case that…
An exchange-traded fund (ETF) released by investment manager Invesco could provide investors with a means of gaining exposure to companies that are involved with blockchain. In other words, this particular fund could help them invest in firms that generate profits from using blockchain technology. In addition, the security being offered is a UCITS (Undertakings for the Collective Investment of Transferable Securities) ETF, meaning that it complies with European Union (EU)…
Cryptocurrency investors can leverage deposit accounts as a means of generating returns in the form of interest payments. By harnessing this strategy, they can earn money on their digital currency holdings. However, this approach has its costs and potential benefits like any other. This article will provide key information surrounding deposit accounts, as well as their perks and drawbacks. Benefits Of Crypto Deposit Accounts Cryptocurrency deposit accounts can offer attractive…
Cryptocurrency traders can learn many things from the bursting of the digital currency bubble in 2018, including the value of diversification and the impact of "irrational exuberance."
Digital currency traders can learn quite a bit from what happened in the market in 2018. If market observers conceptualise 2017 as the year that cryptocurrency investors drank too much, 2018 was when they felt the hangover. The digital currency markets flourished in 2017 and gained significant value while attracting significant interest from investors. However, they crashed the following year, alienating some who had put their faith in this asset…
There are concerns that a significant amount of digital currency exchanges' trading volume is fabricated, which can be risky for investors. Learn more about what this means in this FXCM Insights article.
A security token offering (STO) is similar to an initial coin offering (ICO), but an STO involves security tokens that are backed by real assets. As a result, those tokens can take many forms. Learn more about how an STO works at FXCM Insights.
Libra is a digital currency that was developed by Facebook in an effort to empower people all over the world. To achieve this objective, the social media giant aimed to create a global digital currency and infrastructure that would help provide financial inclusion to billions. In turn, the Libra Association, a Switzerland-based nonprofit, was created to help govern the network that underlies the Libra currency and help it realise its…
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