Differences between the stock and cryptocurrency market
Asset OwnershipShares of stock represents ownership in the company issuing the stock, while most crypto assets do not represent ownership.
Market Access and Trading Hours
Stock markets open for trading Monday through Friday during business hours, while the cryptocurrency market is open 24/7.
Transparency and Regulation
Stock markets globally are heavily regulated by government bodies, while the cryptocurrency market are unregulated.
Market VolatilityWhile both markets are susceptible to volatility, the crypto market is typically more unpredictable and turbulent.
Trading PairsStocks are trade against the local fiat currency. While cryptocurrencies are traded against both fiat & cryptocurrencies.
LiquidityStock markets are regarded as highly liquid, while liquidity in the crypto markets varies significantly from one crypto to another.