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ICO’s. Average returns of 179% on the first day of trading

The Megalodon by The Megalodon
March 16, 2023
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ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering, which is a type of fundraising method that involves issuing and selling cryptocurrency tokens to investors. ICOs are often used by startups and entrepreneurs as a way to raise capital for their projects, with the tokens serving as a form of investment in the project or company.

During an ICO, investors typically purchase tokens using either Bitcoin or Ethereum, and in exchange, they receive a certain number of tokens that represent a stake in the project. These tokens can often be traded on cryptocurrency exchanges, which can provide investors with an opportunity to profit if the value of the tokens increases.

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ICOs have gained popularity in recent years as a way to bypass traditional funding methods such as venture capital, and they have been used to fund a wide range of projects, including blockchain-based startups, decentralized applications, and even established companies looking to raise capital for a new project or initiative. However, it’s important to note that ICOs are largely unregulated, which means that there are risks associated with investing in them.

Dive into the world of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and you’ll hear all sorts of stories – some about great returns and others about scams that left investors empty-handed. However, a recent study by Boston College found that the risks of ICOs are directly proportional to the rewards they offer.

The study analyzed a dataset of 4,003 executed and planned ICOs that raised a staggering $12 billion in capital. According to the authors of the study, Hugo Benedetti and Leonard Kostovetsky, investors earn an average return of 179% from the ICO price to the first day’s opening market price, 82% even with a delay of over 60 days after token listing, and 48% some 30 days after trading begins. However, the study also revealed that the survival rate of startups 120 days from the end of an ICO is only 44.2%.

Despite the risks, investors continue to invest in ICOs, believing that the rewards are worth the gamble. The authors noted that ICOs are underpriced, which means that investors can often make substantial gains once they hit the cryptocurrency exchanges. This is due to the inexperience of blockchain and cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in pricing their tokens and the absence of underwriting firms.

However, scams are still prevalent in the world of ICOs, and investors must remain vigilant to avoid them. The study found that scams are numerous, but investors are savvy enough to avoid and underfund them.

Investing in cryptocurrencies and ICOs is highly speculative and risky, and it’s important to consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Each individual’s situation is unique, and there is no guarantee that any investment will yield a return.

Remember, the ocean is full of sharks, and it’s up to you to navigate the waters carefully.

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