Risk Disclosure
Important information about the risks of trading financial instruments, including cryptocurrency, forex, stocks, and CFDs.
Important: Trading financial instruments involves significant risk. Read this disclosure carefully before acting on any information published on this site.
General risk warning
Trading or investing in financial instruments, including cryptocurrencies, foreign exchange (forex), stocks, contracts for difference (CFDs), commodities, and derivatives, involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
You may lose some or all of your invested capital. Past performance of any instrument, strategy, or trading approach is not indicative of future results. Market prices can move rapidly and unpredictably. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses.
Nature of our content
All content published on VLT Markets is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing published on this site constitutes:
- Financial advice or investment advice
- A recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any asset
- An offer or solicitation to trade any financial instrument
- Tax advice
Readers should not make financial decisions based solely on information found on this website. Always conduct your own research and, where appropriate, seek independent advice from a qualified financial adviser regulated in your jurisdiction.
Cryptocurrency specific risks
Cryptocurrency markets carry additional risks beyond those of traditional financial markets, including:
- Volatility: Cryptocurrency prices can move by double-digit percentages within hours
- Regulatory risk: Laws governing cryptocurrencies vary by country and are rapidly evolving
- Custody risk: Crypto assets held in self-custody can be permanently lost if private keys are mismanaged
- Exchange risk: Centralised exchanges can fail, be hacked, or become insolvent
- Liquidity risk: Smaller tokens may be difficult to sell at market prices
CFD and leveraged product risks
CFDs and other leveraged products are complex instruments. A significant proportion of retail investors lose money trading these products. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
No regulatory status
VLT Markets is a financial education publisher. We are not a regulated financial services firm, broker, or investment adviser. We do not hold any regulatory licence to provide financial advice or manage client funds.
Third-party platforms
Links to third-party platforms, including Volity, are provided for informational purposes. VLT Markets is not responsible for the services, conduct, or regulatory status of any third-party platform. Please read the terms and risk disclosures of any platform before opening an account or depositing funds.
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