My 2 Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Now and Hold Forever

The cryptocurrency market has exploded in recent years. There are now more than 8,620 cryptocurrencies, according to CoinMarketCap.com, and new tokens seem to come into existence daily. More importantly, the collective value of the cryptocurrency market has skyrocketed over 1,000% in the past two years, reaching $2.25 trillion. No other asset class has generated returns that come anywhere close to that figure.

Of course, cryptocurrencies are incredibly volatile, and past performance is never a guarantee of future returns. But if you're a risk-tolerant investor with plenty of time before retirement, I think it makes sense to add a small cryptocurrency position (maybe 5%) to your portfolio. With that in mind, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) look like smart long-term investments.

Here's why.

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