Bitcoin came into existence in January 2009, the virtual digital asset (VDA) has established itself as the largest cryptocurrency in the world. More than 350 million individuals globally invest in Bitcoin, and the launch of Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year has only ensured its rising popularity and acceptance as an alternate currency, especially among young investors. Bitcoin has also been instrumental in the rise of other cryptocurrencies, the development of blockchain technology and overall growth in the number of individuals associated with it.
However, all cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, remain unregulated to date and come with the risk of significant volatility. The price fluctuations have long kept millions of investors far away from the world’s oldest cryptocurrency, but the adoption rate of it has increased considerably in the last couple of years. In fact, India is currently the world's second-largest cryptocurrency market by estimated transaction volume, which underlines its rapidly rising popularity.
New investors in Bitcoin must keep their minds open, and do their due diligence before deciding to invest in Bitcoin, as it does not only offer a huge payday but also stark uncertainty at times. Purchasing or mining Bitcoin can often be tricky, so here are some tips that will offer some insights to beginners thinking about entering the crypto market.