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Cryptocurrency is a speculative, extremely volatile, high-risk asset class. Prices can and do fall dramatically and without warning. Exchanges and platforms can be hacked, freeze withdrawals or fail entirely. Self-custody mistakes are irreversible. There is no New Zealand government guarantee, deposit insurance or dispute scheme covering crypto assets. You can lose everything you put in. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose completely.
Leveraged products such as crypto futures carry substantially higher risk again, including the loss of your entire margin from small market moves. Our spot vs futures guide explains these risks in plain language.
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