Risk Disclaimer

LAST UPDATED — 9 MAY 2026

⚠ Important: Due to the potential for losses, financial regulators (such as the FCA in the UK and equivalent agencies worldwide) consider Cryptocurrency investments to be high risk. Trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for every investor.

OSIRIS does not sell cryptocurrencies and is not a Cryptoasset firm. OSIRIS publishes price-agnostic research, analytics, and educational information about various assets and their market conditions.

Key Risks With Cryptocurrencies

You could lose all the money you invest

The performance of most cryptoassets can be highly volatile, with their value dropping as quickly as it can rise. You should be prepared to lose all the money you invest in cryptoassets.

The cryptoasset market is largely unregulated. There is a risk of losing money or any cryptoassets you purchase due to risks such as cyber-attacks, financial crime and firm failure.

You should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong

Investor compensation schemes (such as the FSCS in the UK) typically do not protect cryptoasset investments because they are not "specified investments" under most regulatory regimes — in other words, this type of investment isn't recognised as the sort of investment that compensation schemes can protect.

Financial Ombudsman Services typically will not be able to consider complaints related to cryptoassets or research firms publishing information about them.

You may not be able to sell your investment when you want to

There is no guarantee that investments in cryptoassets can be easily sold at any given time. The ability to sell a cryptoasset depends on various factors, including the supply and demand in the market at that time.

Cryptoasset investments can be complex

Investments in cryptoassets can be complex, making it difficult to understand the risks associated with the investment. You should do your own research before investing. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Not all cryptoassets bear the same risks

There are some general risks to investing in cryptoassets:

Short history risk — most cryptoassets have a short track record
Volatility risk — prices can swing dramatically in minutes
Liquidity risk — you may not be able to exit a position
Demand risk — value depends on speculative demand
Forking risk — protocol changes can split or invalidate holdings
Code defects — smart contracts may have bugs that cause loss
Cryptography risk — algorithm vulnerabilities can compromise wallets
Regulatory risk — laws can change overnight in any country
Concentration risk — large holders can manipulate price
Electronic trading risk — exchanges can fail, freeze, or be hacked
Cyber security risk — phishing, malware, exchange breaches

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

Putting all your money into a single type of investment is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.

Leverage / Derivatives

Derivatives such as CFDs and perpetual futures are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Industry research consistently shows that the majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading leveraged products. You should consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

OSIRIS Is Not a Licensed Adviser

OSIRIS is strictly a research and analytics publishing platform. We do not provide individual investment advice. Our service is not registered with any financial regulatory agency such as the FCA in the UK, the SEC, NASD or NYSE in the US, the DFSA in the UAE, or equivalent bodies elsewhere. The information we publish is based on our observations of statistical and financial data and independent research. They do not reflect the views or opinions of any registered corporate affiliate.

By using our products or services you acknowledge that:

We do not provide personalised recommendations or advice
You are solely responsible for your own trading decisions and outcomes
Past performance does not guarantee future results
All trading involves risk and you can lose more than you invest in leveraged markets

Protect Yourself

If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit your local financial regulator's website. Useful resources include:

By using OSIRIS, you confirm that you understand the risks described above and accept full responsibility for any trading decisions you make. If you do not accept these risks, please discontinue use of the Service.