#Altcoin101

While price increase by a coin may generate interest, many other factors can contribute to the increase of a coin including: increased trade volume, community interest, project updates, market trends etc. The increase in interest may come about due to HOME coin's increased exposure through social media channels or as a result of speculative trading activity following recent HomeCoin orders coming to market. Regardless of the reason, the determination of how to measure a coin's performance is essential to a coin's potential future success. New investors need to conduct thorough research concerning the technology behind their coins; such as the utility and usage case, developments occurring, and the model regarding supply, in addition to developing and understanding a strong community around the coin's development. Although a coin may have rapid price appreciation based on many of these factors, if the underlying fundamentals are weak (Phenomena) then a rapid price decrease will follow in a very short time. Observing market behaviour and understanding both human and market psychology and how they correspond to trading behaviour will result in successful investing thus overcoming an emotionally charged atmosphere. Education is essential in this regard to reduce an investor's risk and provide them with tools to make calm decision-making regarding their Numismatic investments.