A new generation of investors has welcomed crypto investing as a tool for financial freedom, and cryptomarkets, with their increased access to technology, represent an important step toward democratizing wealth.
Cryptocurrencies have emerged as a financial instrument in the last year, but have reached new heights in the last quarter, becoming financial equality tools and redistributing power to investors.
Cryptocurrencies provide their users with numerous benefits, the most important of which is an unprecedented level of freedom. And that freedom manifests itself in a variety of ways: financial freedom from not having to rely on existing infrastructure, for example, but also mental freedom from having control over your own funds and technology.
Financial freedom through cryptocurrency will be achieved not only as merchants become more willing to accept the digital currency as payment, but also as consumers become more willing to use crypto.
There are numerous locations — both online and offline — where you can use cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services, but true financial freedom would require more customers and consumers willing to use cryptocurrency over traditional payment methods.
Banks and financial institutions have slowly woven a cocoon around their customers, tying them to their services with no other options. However, cryptos are a viable alternative. However, in order to achieve true financial freedom, a critical mass of cryptocurrency adoption must be reached first.
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and Ethereum have become extremely popular with retail customers in the last year, reshaping how investors interact with financial instruments. And, following the 2008 financial crisis, the emergence of cryptocurrencies has provided an alternative perspective on how to build trust in the financial industry.
According to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Cryptoasset Consumer Research Report 2020, 77% of those polled purchased crypto assets through an online exchange, and 27% use crypto assets to buy goods and services, demonstrating the ease with which cryptos can be purchased and used as a commodity for exchange.
One significant advantage of decentralization is that it returns power to users. Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, were created as a decentralized alternative to traditional finance and thus lack a single point of failure, making them more resilient, efficient, and democratic.
Allowing agents access to wealth without a moderator, where they can exchange on a virtual market with the assurance of security provided by a blockchain, acts as a powerful tool in empowering investors to take control of their wealth-building.
Free yourself from old methods of payment
On a mental level, being liberated from all of the impediments erected by traditional financial infrastructures is a moment of sweet liberty. In fact, you have to witness it for yourself before you believe it.
And you have many options for experiencing that freedom, ranging from paying your bills in bitcoin to receiving (part of) your wages in bitcoin. All of the necessary tools to cut out the middleman — banks and similar institutions — are at your disposal and are constantly being improved to improve the service they provide.
When compared to other developed economies, crypto trading in the country is still in its infancy. Following the Supreme Court’s decision last year to overturn a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) order allowing the trade in these digital assets, the number of crypto investors in the country has skyrocketed.
Despite the fact that most people are motivated by the desire to make quick money, cryptocurrency is gaining popularity.
The Rug Republic, a Delhi-based decor brand, is one of the most recent to jump on the cryptocurrency bandwagon. It has decided to accept payments for its products in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
HighKart is an online store that was one of the first in India to accept Bitcoin payments. The store, which was founded in 2013 by a Delhi-based entrepreneur, sells mobile phones, cameras, clothing, electronics, and computers.
Purse is yet another online retailer of electronic devices. You do not need to convert your crypto coins into fiat currency to make purchases with these virtual coins.
Sapna sells a diverse range of products, ranging from books to healthcare products. You can buy items from Sapna using Bitcoins from anywhere in India.
Despite the confidence shown by these small businesses in cryptocurrency, their larger counterparts appear to be waiting for the Indian government to clarify its policy position on these virtual currencies. In addition, the RBI has stated that it is in the process of launching its own cryptocurrency.
The same can be said for the ideological freedom that cryptocurrency represents. Even if you use bitcoin on a daily basis, you are actively contributing to the development and strengthening of the bitcoin network.
And as more people use digital currency, merchants, institutions, governments, and companies become more interested, leading to further improvements to the way bitcoin operates and functions — collectively known as the bitcoin protocol.
And that future development will contribute to making the world a better place for everyone. Call it the butterfly effect, but being an active member of the network and the ever-growing community is the best way to support cryptocurrency.
As the financial industry evolves, new investors should think about the implications of investing in cryptocurrencies. Volatility is likely in this market due to its youth. Potential investors should be aware of the associated risks by expanding their crypto knowledge and taking into account the level of investment made.
However, including cryptos in a broader investment portfolio can help reduce wealth disparities by democratizing finance, putting control back in the hands of investors, and providing access to asset classes that were previously exclusive. Cryptomarkets must consider how to gain the trust of new entrants.
Investors are changing as the future of investing changes. Cryptomarkets, which were previously restricted to high-net-worth individuals and financiers, have accelerated the democratization of wealth. And this is just the start.
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