Title: The Cryptocurrency Paradox And Why Crypto Is Failing
Headings: The Cryptocurrency Paradox And Why Crypto Is Failing
The Cryptocurrency Paradox And Why Crypto Is Failing
Cryptocurrency As A Speculative Investment
The Cryptocurrency Paradox

Content: Despite the continuing hype for crypto, seemingly every day makes it look worse as both an idea and an investment. To understand why crypto is failing, it is necessary to understand what crypto isn't and is. Cryptocurrency Is Not A Revenue-Producing Asset. Unlike a stock whose value can be determined by earnings, cryptocurrency provides no income stream to its owner. While some owners like to think of themselves as "owning the technology", nothing could be further from the truth since they earn no royalties if somebody else is using that technology. Because crypto has no earnings, that means it has no P/E ratio by which a rational price can be established. Crypto isn't even as good as a zero-coupon bond, however, since it has no maturity date when principal will be returned. Cryptocurrency Is Not A Commodity. A commodity is usually something that is consumed, leading to demand for more. Oil and wheat are examples;