Money per se isn’t an investment, but a stable store of value that can be invested.
Er, what? FOREX? Currency is definitely utilized as an investment and in some cases it’s similar to foreign-exchange hedge funds.
The foreign-exchange market is loaded with retail investors. Is it risky? Yes. But, it’s not unusual to do especially with the US dollar/yen and euro/US dollar as various trading pairs. Also the British pound, Swiss franc, Canadian and Australian dollars are heavily traded.
The value of the dollar tends to be fairly stable, even if things you can buy with dollars (or other currencies) aren’t.
I agree, but that’s why I never claim that (despite it’s crypto-currency moniker and usage) Bitcoin, etc. is an actual replacement for currency in all cases. To me, it’s more of an investment (at least at this point).
Also, please keep in mind that not all crypto-currencies are built alike, either:
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I think while cryptocurrency certainly has its risks and growing pains, it’s being demonized out of ignorance and fear for the most part.
