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This page sets out, in plain language, the principal risks of dealing in crypto assets. It is not exhaustive and is not advice. If you do not fully understand these risks, you should not trade.
You can lose everything
Crypto assets are highly volatile and speculative. Prices can move sharply in minutes and can fall to zero. Only ever commit capital you can afford to lose entirely.
Leverage multiplies losses
Leveraged and derivative products (futures, perpetuals, margin) can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit and can be liquidated automatically. The calculators on our Trader Toolkit are simplified estimates for education only; your exchange’s fees, funding and maintenance-margin rules will produce different outcomes.
No deposit protection
Crypto assets are generally not covered by investor-compensation or deposit-guarantee schemes. If a platform fails, is hacked, or freezes withdrawals, you may have no recourse.
Custody & security risk
Loss of private keys or seed phrases is usually irreversible. Phishing, malware, SIM-swap and social-engineering attacks are common. AsterTracker will never ask you for keys, seed phrases, passwords or funds.
Liquidity & market structure
Order books can thin out rapidly; slippage, outages, delayed data, and failed transactions occur. Small-cap assets may be manipulated.
Regulatory risk
Rules differ by country and change quickly. An asset or service that is available to you today may be restricted tomorrow, and tax treatment varies by jurisdiction.
Scams & fraud
The sector attracts fraud: fake giveaways, cloned sites, “guaranteed return” schemes, romance and investment scams. Treat any promise of guaranteed profit as a red flag. We never guarantee returns and never promote such schemes.
Getting help
If financial pressure or trading is affecting your wellbeing, please consider speaking with a qualified professional or a support service in your country. Consider setting limits before you trade, not after.