Archive: risk

Mailbag: Airdrop Requirements and Risk Tolerance

By Early Investing on December 2, 2018

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team answers questions about airdrop social media requirements and risk tolerance in the crypto market.

Look for Startups That Check These Three Boxes

By Andy Gordon on November 14, 2018

I’m always on the lookout for a company that meets three key criteria. So I was excited to discover two companies that checked all the boxes.

Stablecoins Shift in Value

By Allison Brickell on October 22, 2018

Stablecoins are meant to hold steady, but lately the market has started valuing them differently... and it’s an interesting reflection of how the market perceives risk.

Investing in Bonds Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

By Matthew Makowski on September 12, 2018

Bonds have a well-deserved reputation for being boring. But there are some bonds that crypto and startup investors might be interested in.

Timing Key for Higher-Risk Investments

By Matthew Makowski on September 10, 2018

The bull (stock) market isn't going to last forever. And when it does end, investors who have diversified into crypto and bonds will be in a good position.

A Simple Way to Assess Startup Risk

By Andy Gordon on February 21, 2018

The Berkus Method, a four-factor valuation formula, gives you a nice framework to assess investment opportunities in terms of current risk and chances of future success.
Though cryptocurrency investing comes with risk, we're in this for the long haul. Instead of impatience and overconfidence, our strategy is predicated on open-mindedness, humility, steadfastness and a long-term outlook.