Can we point out the risks that one faces in investing crypto assets based on these:
1. As a retail investor
2. As an asset manager (hedge fund business)
3. As a trader.
When you talk about risks that are involved in investing money in cryptocurrency, it all comes down to one thing which is loss. Anyone who is investing in cryptocurrency or trading it is likely to lose their money at anytime, it doesn’t matter whether you are an asset manager, a day trader, Or a retail investor. Whatever you are in the market,you’re going to face the risk.
Though, as an asset manager I would say that you are taking more risk, as the asset you are managing belongs to other people or should I say other investors, and losing such a huge money is going to be a huge risk for you. That’s why being an asset manager is not a job that’s meant for just anyone, you have to be someone who is really brilliant and well experienced in everything that has to do with trading and economy. If you’re not good in technical analysis or fundamental analysis, managing assets is going to be a huge challenge.
It's a skill that does not belong to everyone, as you mentioned a simple trader handle his own money the risk of losing is in his hands while with asset manager, it's a compound investment that being entrusted to you, deeper experienced and really knows how to work with this business rely the fate of this investment money that you are holding.
Though it's just the same, the market is so volatile, without knowing what adjustments to take will risk your money to lose.
In the other hand, knowing the fundamentals and keep improving your knowledge are your best advantage in making your way to succeed.