The Money Makers Club now has 6 of 15 available seats. Learn more here! Everyone is always focused on the potential upside of buying cryptocurrency, but they forget there are always going to be hidden downsides as well. The downside risk of investing in cryptocurrencies is huge. Not only do you need to worry about the high volatility of these assets, but you also need to bear in mind that theft is always a possibility, and the assets are poorly regulated. Lack of Regulation Creates Opportunity for Thieves In the equity and debt markets, there are stringent controls on the way capital is invested and the rules that govern investors. The goal is to protect investors from any fraud or wrongdoing, and even though there are times where it takes regulators longer than normal to catch on (see: Bernie Madoff), the general effect is a safer investment marketplace. Fraud can occur in a variety of ways. It can be the result of false claims by the company regarding the s...