A: There are five main types of cryptocurrency wallets, namely desktop wallets, mobile wallets, online wallets, hardware wallets and paper wallets. You do not need a wallet if you are trading cryptocurrencies via a CFD account, only when you are buying them. Wallets are used to store, send and receive cryptocurrencies.
A: Cryptocurrencies are an alternative to traditional money. Today, some outlets accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. However, they bear little resemblance to other asset classes because they are intangible and extremely volatile. They are mainly used by traders for speculating on rises and falls in value.