Mythbusting Crypto Investing Disruptive Forces in Investing

 
Cryptocurrency, or crypto, the so-called “wild west” of Wall Street, has been raising eyebrows for quite some time now. Since 2013, there have been over 12,000 different types of coins generated, leaving many wondering what is actually reliable in this market. While some investors might be skeptical of its value, others find that it can be additive to an asset allocation mix despite its volatile nature—particularly in today’s market environment. But is there truth to the myths surrounding this investment space? In this episode of Disruptive Forces, Head of Specialty Finance, Peter Sterling, and Head of Options Investing, Derek Devens, CFA, come together with Anu Rajakumar to demystify some of the worries that investors may have on digital assets, and what possibilities may lie ahead for the asset class.
 
 
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