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Motley Fool Money

Getting Robbed, Making Millions, and Learning about Risk

Jul 21, 2024
29:47
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Author Nathaniel Eliason discusses his crypto journey, rigged speculative games, and the corrupting influence of fast money in the crypto market with Scott Kassing on the podcast. They cover risk perception, unfair advantages, and mindset shifts when dealing with large sums in cryptocurrency.
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Quick takeaways

  • Crypto trading involves addictive risks and rapid gains but can lead to significant losses.
  • DeFi projects like Iron Finance can offer high returns but are prone to collapse due to volatility and risks.

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Experiencing Crypto Manias

Getting involved in the crypto market during the 2017 ICO frenzy and then again during the 2020 crypto boom, the speaker describes the allure of quick profits through day trading and farming crypto tokens. He recounts the rollercoaster of making profits and losses, emphasizing the risks and addictive nature of the speculative game within the crypto space.

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