The cryptocurrency market has, over the last year, experienced extreme volatility. It is experiencing phenomenal growth and is no longer just a token investment, but an investment class.

There are many different cryptocurrencies, and within each, there are dozens of options. But can the general public be expected to understand all the terms, risk levels, and other factors that go into investing in the cryptocurrency market?

Is investing in cryptocurrencies a safe or risk-free avenue for the average investor? It is true that many experts believe that cryptocurrencies have enormous potential and have the potential to disrupt industries across the globe.

But it is also true that there is a lot of money to be made by the wrong people.