What Happened: According to Binance U.S. market data, the Bitcoin to the U.S. dollar trading pair on Binance U.S. flash crashed within a minute from $65,815 to $8,200. This translates to a drop of 87% for the world's top cryptocurrency on the exchange according to cited market data.
But classifying crypto as an investment is complicated, too. It doesn’t quite fit the mold of a traditional stock or bond, and while cryptocurrencies do share characteristics of commodities like gold — they can be bought and sold for cash and as derivatives based on expected future value — they have no inherent physical value or use.

Atlanta, US, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The crypto world is changing every day. We have seen many successful new cryptocurrencies exploding like DOGECOIN & SAFEMOON. The growth of the crypto market is providing ordinary investors with exponential returns and more unique opportunities to grow their wealth. SAFEMOON, which initiated with an initial supply of 777 trillion, and has a shallow market cap, is one of the most successful stories in the crypto world. An initial investment of $1,000 in SafeMoon would now have been worth around $3.5 million.
We’ve talked to investing experts and financial advisors who advise against sinking much of your portfolio into the asset class for this very reason. They work with clients to make sure volatile crypto investments aren’t getting in the way of other financial priorities, like saving an emergency fund and paying off high-interest debt.