₿ Crypto vs Traditional Investment Simulator
Compare cryptocurrency returns vs traditional stock market investing
Investment Comparison Results
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⚠️ CRITICAL: Volatility Comparison
| Asset | Annual Volatility | Max Drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 70-80% | -84% (2018) |
| S&P 500 | 15-20% | -37% (2020), -56% (2008) |
Translation: Crypto can drop 80%+ in a year. Can you stomach that?
🚨 Crypto Risks:
- Extreme Volatility: 50%+ swings are common
- Regulatory Risk: Government bans or restrictions
- Technology Risk: Smart contract bugs, hacks
- No Intrinsic Value: Purely based on sentiment
- Exchange Risk: Exchanges can fail (FTX, Mt. Gox)
- No FDIC Insurance: You can lose everything
✅ Stock Market Advantages:
- 100+ Years of History: Proven long-term returns
- Cash Flow: Companies generate real profits
- Regulation: SEC oversight and investor protections
- Diversification: Thousands of companies globally
- Dividends: Regular income streams
- Predictability: Lower volatility
💡 Balanced Approach:
Many experts suggest:
- 1-5% in crypto (only what you can afford to lose)
- 95-99% in traditional assets (stocks, bonds, real estate)
- Treat crypto as a speculative bet, not core portfolio
- Never invest money you need in the next 5-10 years
- Dollar-cost average instead of lump sum timing
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