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“Put another way, $100,000 invested in bitcoin at the beginning of 2011 would have plunged to less than $10,000 by the end of that year—the kind of volatility a typical investor would likely be unable, or unwilling, to endure.
“One of its attractions, apart from its price rise, is the fact that it is not highly correlated with stocks or bonds, so is viewed as a true alternative. But its price volatility makes it unsuitable for most investors. As an adviser it would be reckless for me to advise you to buy cryptocurrencies,” Lee recommended.”