Since Bitcoin’s introduction in 2009, thousands of new cryptocurrencies have been introduced to the market. They range from highly volatile meme coins to utility coins established as a means of paying for the development of dApps or the tokenization of physical assets. While new coins do pose a certain risk to potential investors, they also carry significant potential.
New Cryptocurrency Coins
New coins launch every month. Investors pore over whitepapers to find the projects most likely to hit major exchanges, with upcoming Binance listings typically leading to a major uptick in price. A Binance listing may also lead to listings on Coinbase and other exchanges. According to writer Ines S. Tavares, Binance is very picky about which coins it lists, which is why only a portion of new coins are accepted.
There Are More Resources For Research Than Ever
Because exchanges like Binance and Coinbase are so picky, it means investors have to do considerable research to choose the right projects – those that are the most likely to get listed. Fortunately, as the cryptocurrency industry has evolved, so too have new projects. It is very rare for a new coin to launch without an extensive whitepaper.
And, for those who don’t want to have to pore over whitepapers and research project developers, some websites and services do the analysis for you. Furthermore, there are analysts active on most social media platforms, as well as groups on Discord, Telegram, and other channels that can help identify new coins with the greatest potential.
There Are More Cryptocurrency Options Than Ever Before
Coinmarketcap lists more than 10,000 cryptocurrencies and an estimated total of 20,000 in existence. Many of these are dead, mothballed, or inactive, but there are still thousands of coins with daily liquidity. And that number continues to grow every year.
The choice can seem overwhelming at first, but it means there are cryptocurrencies to align with virtually every investor profile. Whether you’re looking to invest in the artificial intelligence space, gaming, finance, real estate, virtual real estate, or even fan tokens, you can create a diverse portfolio of new coins.
Getting In Early Nets The Greatest Rewards
Many new coins go through a presale period. During this period, investors stake money to receive coins when they launch. The developer can use the capital raised to help with development and early marketing costs. In exchange for this early investment, presale coins typically come at a heavily discounted price and offer additional incentives such as airdrops. As the presale continues, the price of the coin increases as the available bonus decreases. This means that people who invested early in the project have the greatest potential for the biggest returns.
There is no guarantee of returns, however, as the price can drop immediately after it is launched. However, some of the most significant price increases seen by new coins are experienced when the coin launches or when it is listed by a major exchange.
Regulations Are Expanding
Cryptocurrency does carry a lot of profit potential, albeit at the cost of risk. As well as the risk of prices decreasing, the market does have a history of scams and failures. Major exchanges have been hacked and investors have been subjected to rug pulls and pump-and-dump schemes. Such schemes have been made possible because cryptocurrency has not been regulated, unlikely other forms of investment.
However, regulation has improved in recent years. And, following Donald Trump’s victory at the recent US election, we can expect regulation to pick up pace at considerable speed in the coming months. Furthermore, banks and governments are already investigating how to regulate stablecoins, with some even looking at the possibility of establishing their own Central Bank Decentralized Currency (CBDC) and this will require regulatory progress.
Blockchain And DeFi Are Gaining Credibility
The majority of cryptocurrencies were not established or devised as forms of investment. For the most part, they are utility coins. Ether, for example, is the native cryptocurrency used to pay for the establishment of decentralized apps on the Ethereum blockchain. It also pays gas fees, which are the fees associated with using the network. Other cryptocurrencies have similar uses.
Meanwhile, blockchain, which is the digital ledger technology that cryptocurrencies are developed on, is beneficial in various industries and for countless businesses. Even cryptocurrency critics tend to agree that blockchain has massive potential to change some aspects of the world. This gives the cryptocurrencies that power blockchain and blockchain-based apps greater credibility. With greater credibility comes reduced risk.
New Cryptocurrencies Have More Room For Growth
With Bitcoin close to its all-time high and trading at more than $100,000 per coin, it could prove difficult to eke out much more profit. New cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, have a lot of headspace to grow, which is what gives them the potential to 10x or even 100x. It’s a lot easier for a coin that costs a few cents to reach $1 than it is for Bitcoin to go from $100,000 to a price of $1 million, although many analysts believe it will do exactly that.
With that said, it is important to remember that new coins carry a lot of volatility. It is this volatility that gives them potential, but it also means there is a risk that investors can lose everything. Only invest money you can reasonably afford to lose and do extensive research before investing in anything.
Conclusion
Cryptocurrencies have already changed the lives of millions of people, including investors who got in early as well as underbanked citizens who can finally access some basic banking and money facilities.
As Bitcoin’s price continues to increase, some potential investors may feel they’ve missed the boat. But, with several thousand active cryptocurrencies available, including meme coins and new NFTs, and with many more being launched every month, the potential is still there. Identifying new cryptocurrencies with potential, and investing in them early, is one way for speculators to turn a profit, although it does take research and nerves.
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