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Sunday, November 4, 2018

Differences Between the Stock Market and Crypto Market

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Although cryptocurrencies were designed to be an efficient, private form of payment, they quickly became speculative assets that were able to be traded by investors. That being said, the assets that are traded on the stock market and the coins and tokens that are traded on the crypto market do not function in the same manner and trying to approach any of these markets using only knowledge of the other can negatively impact your portfolio. To better understand the key differences between the crypto and the stock market, use this guide to help you figure out how you can differentiate the two markets.

1. You Can Expect to See Larger Losses and Gains in the Crypto Market Than in the Stock Market

Stocks are known for their relatively low losses and gains and stability on the market, making them a desirable option for those who are seeking to slowly grow their wealth. Those who are considering investing in cryptocurrency assets, however, won’t have as much safety or security in the cryptocurrency market but you will be able to see massive gains and losses due to the overall volatility of crypto assets. To give you an idea of how volatile crypto assets can be, simply take a look at the overall growth of Bitcoin in the year 2017. January was already experiencing a large improvement with prices starting at around $9,000. By December, the prices already reached a staggering $20,000. Nowhere on the stock market will you find assets that can achieve this type of growth. However, nowhere on the stock market will you find this type of volatility with assets or exchanges, which means that you can lose just as much as you can gain.

2. It’s Simpler to Begin Trading Cryptocurrencies Than to Trade Stocks

Those who are looking into the stock market can expect to jump through a variety of hoops in order to begin investing in and trading assets. Most exchanges will require you to fill out an extensive amount of paperwork and you will have to have the capital necessary for investing in stocks as well as paying for any of the associated fees that come with using a certain exchange. Cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, are widely available and only require you to have a wallet and a platform that will allow you to purchase your own. Once you have the desired amount, you can begin exchanging on almost any platform you wish, making crypto assets a desirable investment and trading option for those who aren’t capable of trading in the stock market.

3. The Stock Market Only Operates During Certain Hours While the Crypto Market Never Rests

As you may already know, the stock market is only open for a certain amount of time during the weeks, usually from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday to be specific. This allows for a more efficient and stable ecosystem for investors. The crypto market doesn’t follow this model and instead operates 24/7, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage for investors. On one hand, they can benefit from any news that might boost the prices the moment it happens. On the other hand, things can change at a moment’s notice and you may lose quite a bit of your initial investment if you are not operating on an exchange during that time.

Although the two markets may share some characteristics that resemble the other, the differences between the two are what truly shows the striking separation. If you are currently involved in the stock market and are thinking of becoming involved in the crypto market or vice versa, make sure to review these three main differences to get a better understanding of your desired market and the risks and rewards associated with it.

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Smart Valor: The Solution For Digitized Assets Investments

The digital asset scene has experienced a drawback in recent times, due to a number of issues emanating from the creation and execution of its many investment openings. Usually, these issues are largely attributed to the distrust and uncertainty that have characterized cryptocurrency inclined events- a major one being the popular ICO crowdfunding.

The Smart Valor™ blockchain protocol seeks to create easy and secure access to digital value investments- such that favors the bulk of cryptocurrency investors. All of these comes through the implementation of a detailed and well drawn out roadmap, that is designed to remove most of the prevailing lapses of digital investments, as observed from the perspective of the most vulnerable investors.

What the Smart Valor protocol aims to achieve

According to the project objective, Smart Valor protocol would essentially democratize access to wealth, using the digital, decentralized technology medium. The project finds relevance for three broad categories of investors and would be suitable for both existing and new digital currency users. Smart Valor allows the diversification of investment tendencies using digital currency blockchain tools. Hence there are useful applications for non-security tokens, as well as asset-backed security tokens. This means that there is something of benefit for asset issuers, and the investors who have put in their monies to the individual projects.

One essential advantage of the Smart Valor protocol is the fact that it allows people access to less volatile investment possibilities,such as those in real estate and other property ownership ventures. This is important for many intending investors who are okay with the idea of digital assets but are concerned with the issues of unideal volatility traits.

Other stakeholders to benefit from the Smart Valor service deals are institutional investors such as hedge fundraisers, wealth managers etcetera. Asides this, the project stands as a valid opportunity for traditional investors who want to get involved in digital asset investments, in a more secure but less technical interface.

How to benefit from the company’s value creation

All service exchange as provided by the platform has been tokenized and is being powered by its native Valor Token. Asset issuers and investors would be able to carry out transaction activities between themselves and the network, using the tokens. Since agreements would be initiated and executed using smart contracts, the tokens would be the recognized payment medium which is issued out to the deserving party once the conditions have been met.

Consequently, Smart Valor has slated a one-time token sale event, where intending investors would be allowed to opt in on the wide range of investment opportunities packed in on the platform. The ICO is expected to run from October 1st, 2018 till December the 31st. During the sales, 45 million Valor tokens would be distributed to investors, where they are allowed to make payments using either of the bitcoin, ethereum, or any accepted fiat currency.

Considering the Smart Valor™project and business roadmaps, digital investment providers and investors are assured of enormous benefits. Asides the fact that they would be having a more secure solution to digital investments, they would also be profiting from value appreciation on their acquired Valor tokens.

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