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Over sometime there has been a lot of buzz in the name of coin money and cryptocurrency in no new term. This currency is basically software integrated and is a part of a decentralized payment mechanism. Undoubtedly cryptocurrencies are nothing similar to the conventional currencies available in the market.

Now the individual feature about cryptocurrency is that it is coded uniquely. This means that the coding of a cryptocurrency is done in a ciphertext which will be able to be decoded only by the intended users.

The entire methodology of cryptocurrency is not governed by any statue; hence there is no external intervention in its laws & regulations.

One of the first cryptocurrency that was floated in the market was bitcoin which was launched in the year 2009 which had a considerable circulation volume and value.

Features of cryptocurrency:

One of the unique features of cryptocurrency is its unique coding and secured nature. This means that except the user no one else will be able to decode and use it. Additionally, the processing fee is entirely reasonable for cryptocurrencies as compared to other currencies making them cost cooperative mode of transferring and storing money.

However, users shall always be aware of the risks attached to cryptocurrencies based on the market volatility and price fluctuations.

Types of popular cryptocurrencies:

Following are the most common types of cryptocurrencies that are floated in the market these days:
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is the most commonly traded cryptocurrency which has a humongous worth. They were the first cryptocurrencies floated and received high demand.

Ethereum: Ethereum is the second most popular cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. Initially after being floated, Ethereum had a considerable net worth, however, after the split in the currencies, the total value of Ethereum got boomed down.

Ripple: Ripple can be used for several kinds of transactions, unlike the typical cryptocurrency feature. The market capitalization of ripple was also substantial and had got great momentum.

Litecoin: Litecoin has special features similar to that of Bitcoin. However, Litecoin supports many kinds of transactions as compared to bitcoins.

Cryptocurrencies are traded on foreign exchanges which mean that they are dealt with concerning foreign currency, i.e., USD. For trading in cryptocurrency, you need to to have an e-wallet. Without and e-wallet it will not be possible for anyone to trade in any of the cryptocurrencies.

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Most of the exchanges that facilitate the trading of cryptocurrencies provide the facility of wallets which will help the intended users to trade in cryptocurrencies freely. Since the wallet facility is provided by the same exchange where you store your currencies, this will avoid the risk of any false broker or false trapping.

After purchasing the cryptocurrency say a bitcoin or a ripple, the intended user can select as to which exchange will he prefer to trade. Before choosing a particular exchange, one should always remember that each exchange maintains there own exchange lists for each of the currencies, so the user is required to check that and proceed.

Overall, cryptocurrencies are attached to high market volatility so one should always observe the pros and cons before getting into it.

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