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Using cryptocurrencies in the real world

Wondering how bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may be used in everyday life? Let’s visualize some past real-world events to help you understand.

It’s also important to note that crypto is highly volatile and may be more susceptible to market manipulation than other traditional assets. Crypto is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, and crypto holders do not benefit from the same regulatory protections as it’s future remains uncertain. So, make sure to research thoroughly before taking action and only buy crypto with an amount you’re willing to lose.

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Investing involves risk, including risk of total loss.

Crypto as an asset class is highly volatile, can become illiquid at any time, and is for investors with a high risk tolerance. Crypto may also be more susceptible to market manipulation than securities. Crypto is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Investors in crypto do not benefit from the same regulatory protections applicable to registered securities.

Fidelity Crypto® accounts and custody and trading of crypto in such accounts are provided by Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC, which is chartered as a limited purpose trust company by the New York State Department of Financial Services to engage in virtual currency business (NMLS ID 1773897).

Brokerage services in support of securities trading are provided by Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (“FBS”), and related custody services are provided by National Financial Services LLC (“NFS”), each a registered broker-dealer and member NYSE and SIPC.

Neither FBS nor NFS offer crypto as a direct investment nor provide trading or custody services for such assets.

Fidelity Crypto and Fidelity Digital Assets are service marks of FMR LLC.

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