Cryptocurrencies Are The Next Big Thing in Investments
Cryptocurrencies have been one such investment class that has surged exponentially in terms of popularity in the last couple of years. The collapse of the Lehman Brothers, unleashed a host of chaos with huge losses across equity and job markets. The global crisis of 2008 paved the way for several financial reforms, and demystified debates around financial markets. However, one of the key takeaways was — diversifying your investment is important for perseverance and long-term returns. Traditionally, investors have looked to equities, bonds and cash instruments as places to put their money with the expectation of generating returns. However rising volatility of the equity markets, extended periods of low interest rates and assets failing to offer intended results are driving investors, especially the long-term ones in deploying their funds in alternative assets. The alternative asset class is therefore primarily defined as those that do not fall under the typical classes of financi...