Risk Disclosure
Capital at risk. Crypto assets are speculative and volatile. You could lose some or all of the money you invest. Please read this disclosure in full before using any part of the Platform.
This Risk Disclosure forms part of our Terms of Service and sets out material risks associated with using the Bella Segurenza website, digital-asset information and automated trading tools ("the Platform"). It does not describe every risk. Before making any decision, you should consider whether trading or holding crypto assets is suitable for you in light of your financial situation, experience, objectives and risk tolerance.
1. Volatility and loss of capital
The prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets can change significantly within very short periods, including falls of substantial size. Market sentiment, regulatory developments, network issues and macroeconomic events can all affect prices. You may receive back less than you invested, and in extreme cases the value of your holdings may fall to zero.
2. Automated trading tools
Automated tools execute instructions according to settings you choose. They cannot anticipate every market condition. Risks include software faults, connectivity interruptions, incorrect configuration, slippage, thin liquidity, delayed execution and sudden market gaps. Risk management controls, such as stop-loss settings, reduce certain risks but do not eliminate them and may not execute as expected during fast-moving markets.
3. No guaranteed returns
No return, profit or level of income is guaranteed. Past performance, whether of the Platform, of any tool or of any asset, is not a reliable indicator of future results. Any scenario, chart or figure shown on the Platform is illustrative only. Calculator outputs are simple arithmetic based on the inputs you select and are not forecasts, projections or promises of performance.
4. Regulatory status and protections
Many crypto-asset activities are not regulated in the same way as traditional investments in the United Kingdom, and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme does not protect crypto-asset holdings. Financial promotions about crypto assets are subject to rules set by the Financial Conduct Authority. Nothing on the Platform should be read as a confirmation that any product or service is authorised, endorsed or guaranteed by any regulator or government body.
5. Custody and counterparty risk
Digital assets held through third-party exchanges, wallets or custodians are exposed to the solvency, operational failure, insolvency or fraud of those providers. Blockchain transactions are generally irreversible. If you lose access to credentials, recovery keys or devices, you may permanently lose access to your assets.
6. Cybersecurity and fraud
Online platforms and digital wallets are targets for hacking, phishing, social engineering and impersonation. Scammers may pose as our staff or as official accounts. We will never ask you for your password or recovery phrase. Please enable multi-factor authentication and verify any unexpected message before acting on it.
7. Liquidity and execution
Some digital assets may be difficult to sell quickly at an expected price. Network congestion, exchange outages or trading halts may prevent you from closing a position when you wish to. Fees, spreads and network charges reduce returns and can be significant relative to small holdings.
8. Tax and legal considerations
The tax treatment of crypto assets depends on your individual circumstances and may change. You are responsible for understanding and meeting any reporting or payment obligations in your jurisdiction. Laws governing digital assets may also change in ways that affect their value or your ability to use them.
9. Responsible use
- Only invest money you can afford to lose entirely.
- Diversify, and do not rely on a single asset, tool or strategy.
- Review and understand every setting before enabling automated activity.
- Keep your credentials and recovery information secure and private.
- Seek independent financial, legal or tax advice where appropriate.
10. Not advice
The Platform does not provide personal recommendations. Information is general in nature and does not take account of your objectives or circumstances. You alone are responsible for your decisions.
Questions about risk? Contact Bella Segurenza at Park Row 140, BS1 5LJ Bristol, United Kingdom, [email protected] or +44 20 7946 8966. Please also review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.