Saying that many investors were not convinced by cryptocurrencies in their first decade of existence would be an understatement.

Originally, author Thomas Jeegers was one of them. He looked into this new virtual money more than once and, each time, decided not to invest. Like many long-term investors, he was looking for fundamentals. Crypto had none ― or so he thought. This book details why his perspective on cryptoassets has shifted – and why yours should, too.

Recent developments in this field have turned crypto from a speculative financial innovation to a new asset class, one with a new kind of fundamentals that offer real economic value. One that will change finance and investments. One that may be a trigger defining the fourth industrial revolution, the same way steam, electricity, and the Internet were triggers for the first, second, and third industrial revolutions, respectively.

Despite what advocates of the traditional financial establishment like to claim, cryptoassets were by far the best financial investment of the last decade, even risk-adjusted, and could still be so for the coming one. They should not be overlooked, regardless of one’s opinion of them.

This book answers the main questions any potential long-term investor in cryptoassets should ask:

• What are cryptoassets and blockchain technology?
• Why consider cryptoasset investments?
• When is a good time to invest?
• Where should one invest?
• How should one invest?
• Which valuation methods are appropriate?

Understanding Crypto Fundamentals includes a deep dive into the management of risks specific to cryptoassets, both financial and non-financial, and provides the tools needed for investment success in this new asset class. Upon completing the book, you will have a new perspective on cryptoassets and how you can benefit from them as an investor.

Thomas Jeegers is a CFA Charterholder and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and has earned an MBA from INSEAD as well as multiple blockchain certifications from institutions including INSEAD and Oxford University. He has worked in finance for 10 years and is a frequent speaker at events on blockchain and cryptoassets.  

Review

"Of the dozens of crypto books I've read, never have I found one so thoroughly committed to hitting every branch of the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole. Whether from philosophy to cryptography; or use-cases to trading, the fundamentals are all here. They're made digestible in words, and useful with extensive figures, many of which are of the tools I use regularly. Simply put, it's the book I wish I had when first entering the cryptosphere".

- Evan McFarland, author of Blockchain Wars

"This book builds upon many of the concepts explored in our book 'Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond' while conveying those updated concepts in a very readable and informed manner. A comprehensive yet readable and actionable book to help today's crypto investor understand the risks and opportunities provided by this brave new world of cryptoassets."

- Jack Tatar, best-selling co-author of Cryptoassets

"Thomas' work provides an exhaustive introduction to the crypto-space, from its inception to its latest development. A must-read for investors willing to catch up on the last 10 years and understand the fundamentals giving real economic value to Bitcoin and other cryptoassets".

- Jean-Luc Verhelst, blockchain speaker, trainer, and advisor; author of Bitcoin, the Blockchain and Beyond

"Thomas managed to put together many of the fundamentals, particularly in regards to an investment perspective. About every major topic is covered, giving a perfect introduction to all the key concepts required for someone to start their investment journey."

- Phil Champagne, author of The Book of Satoshi and Bitcoin vs Altcoin

About the Author

Thomas Jeegers has worked in finance for 10 years, specializing in financial risk management and blockchain technology. He is a frequent speaker at events on blockchain and cryptoassets. Thomas studied economics and computer science, and has master’s degrees from the Catholic University of Louvain and Maastricht University, as well as an MBA from INSEAD. Upon graduation, he was granted multiple awards, including one for the best master’s thesis on finance in Belgium. Thomas completed the advanced financial certifications, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), as well as multiple blockchain certifications from institutions, including INSEAD and Oxford University. After changing his country of residence 12 times since Bitcoin’s birth in 2009, Thomas is now settled in Vienna, Austria. As a finisher of the full-Ironman European Championship in 2017, he shares his passion for triathlon with his wife Stefanie and their son Liam.