As more nations worldwide go cashless, and the range of new cryptocurrency offerings widens, the general public’s purchase of digital currencies — especially following the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s decision to launch Bitcoin futures trading — and investors to invest in them, increases. But the speed at which digital-currency investment is increasing worldwide is prompting some governments to regulate, control or cease the growth of cryptocurrencies.
While we forecast extreme volatility in cryptocurrency markets, some might ultimately crash, but they will be replaced by new cryptos. As we have stated since the onset of the crypto trend, the highest volatility threat will be driven by governments exerting more control and imposing regulations for any reason they want, and at any time.