HYIP Risk
HYIPs are very high risk regardless of what anyone says... even me... but, after years of experience you can start to reduce the risk by investing smartly and carefully. The following post gives a basic outline of how I assess HYIP risk.
Overview
For each HYIP that I invest in and monitor, I assign a risk rating to it. The “Risk” meter which appears in the table for each HYIP on the respective hyip post page is a simple indicator and will be either LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. It basically indicates how likely I think you are to lose your bitcoin if you invest on the day you see it.
Always remember that HYIPs are very risky at all times regardless of what my risk indicator says – and also remember that these ratings are based purely on my assessment of each HYIP and may not accurately reflect the risk. Also, there is always a very real risk that you will lose your bitcoin the second you give it to a HYIP, so please keep this in mind and never risk bitcoin (or any money) that you can’t afford to lose.
Please read my HYIP basics page, or contact me if you require further information.
Low Risk
LOW RISK indicates that an investment should get to 100% ROI or run for at least one cycle. This varies for each HYIP, but it basically means I think the HYIP is OK for investment. For principal release HYIPs, they will remain low risk longer due to the fact that you can release your principal.
Medium Risk
MEDIUM RISK indicates that there is high chance you will lose some bitcoin. A HYIP can get a yellow flag if I feel it is nearing it’s end of life, or on a downward spiral. This could be for a number of factors, but is generally based on a time period, amount invested, as well as HYIP growth and reputation. These are all factors assessed by me and may or may not accurately reflect the true risk.
High Risk
HIGH RISK indicates that there is a very high chance you will lose most of your bitcoin. HYIPs will usually get this rating if payments go pending in an unusual manner (hard to explain, but there are many reasons why a HYIP will shut-off payments) or I feel the HYIP is about to unplug for a number of different reasons ranging from bitcoin price movements, investment level, feeling in HYIP community, etc.
Again, this is my assessment and may or may not reflect the actual risk. If you are thinking of investing in a high risk HYIP, you would actually be far better off keeping your bitcoin, donating it to charity, or giving it to me to help me keep this site alive. It’s your choice!
Disclaimer
As stated on numerous occasions, HYIPs carry a lot of risk regardless as they simply can not run forever due to the nature of the investment and payout process, so please do your own research on any HYIP you choose to invest in. NOTE: I have no affiliation (and never will) with any HYIP, ponzi scheme, or scam operator.
Last Word
Please remember that HYIP investing is risky at all times
Please keep in mind I am certainly not recommending anyone just go out and invest in a HYIP. It is a decision that you need to make and you also need to be fully aware of the consequences of your actions if you do invest. The best I can do is wish you luck but, also remember that you can contact me at any time for more information if you need help.
