How to Trade Cryptocurrency

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Many investors like to trade cryptocurrency because it’s an extremely volatile asset class. If you can time the market right, trading crypto can give you much higher returns than traditional investments. Of course this volatility also incurs significantly more risk than less volatile assets.

Cryptocurrency traders often have one of two goals: to accumulate Bitcoin (BTC) and/or Ethereum (ETH) or make a profit in USD in a shorter time. In a crypto bull market, it’s pretty easy for your portfolio to increase in USD value, but it’s more challenging to build your Bitcoin stake. To track your portfolio’s value in terms of Bitcoin, you can use one of the best (free) crypto portfolio trackers from Benzinga's guide.

By actively trading your cryptocurrency, you risk losing your crypto to the market. Since cryptocurrency prices are so volatile, it’s not uncommon for traders to lose money quickly trading cryptocurrencies. This is why so many crypto enthusiasts just HODL their Bitcoin and other cryptos.