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Can you lose money in crypto?

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Yes, you can lose money in crypto, including everything you put in. Losses come from price drops, scams, hacks, lost keys, failed companies and mistakes like sending to the wrong address. Crypto usually has no deposit insurance and no way to reverse payments. Many tokens that were once popular are now worth close to nothing.

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