Analysis of the benefits and risks of using cryptocurrencies

The use of cryptocurrencies in Ecuador in recent times has been boosted promising a series of benefits to the community, in view of the increase in risks have multiplied causing representative losses due to lack of knowledge in investment strategies. The present research aims to analyze the benefits...

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Үндсэн зохиолч: Carrera Jiménez, Javier Antonio (author)
Бусад зохиолчид: Zhunio Sanchez, Estefani Leonela (author), Lozano Guerrero, Krystel Xiomara (author)
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Revista de Ciencia Sociales y Económicas; Vol. 9 Núm. 1 (2025): Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Económicas; 99-114
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finanzas
divisa
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currency
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Analysis of the benefits and risks of using cryptocurrencies
Análisis de los beneficios y riesgos del uso de las criptomonedas
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description The use of cryptocurrencies in Ecuador in recent times has been boosted promising a series of benefits to the community, in view of the increase in risks have multiplied causing representative losses due to lack of knowledge in investment strategies. The present research aims to analyze the benefits and risks of the use of cryptocurrencies in the city of Guayaquil; through a mixed methodology, non-probabilistic, with analytical approach, which includes relevant bibliographic information, expert interviews and quantitative data. Among the main results, 79.33% of the study sample indicated bitcoin as the best cryptocurrency to invest in the Ecuadorian market; in this sense, 50% highlighted knowing the strategies and benefits provided by its use; likewise, 50% indicated that the greatest advantage of using cryptocurrencies are immediate transactions, and 43.33% considered that the greatest risk are scams and distrust during use. In conclusion, the use of cryptocurrencies offers a great number of opportunities and benefits; therefore, the population chooses to investigate and consider tips that provide security against the possibility of being scammed. 
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spelling Analysis of the benefits and risks of using cryptocurrencies Análisis de los beneficios y riesgos del uso de las criptomonedas Carrera Jiménez, Javier Antonio Zhunio Sanchez, Estefani LeonelaLozano Guerrero, Krystel Xiomara ahorroinversiónfinanzasdivisasavingsinvestmentfinancecurrencyThe use of cryptocurrencies in Ecuador in recent times has been boosted promising a series of benefits to the community, in view of the increase in risks have multiplied causing representative losses due to lack of knowledge in investment strategies. The present research aims to analyze the benefits and risks of the use of cryptocurrencies in the city of Guayaquil; through a mixed methodology, non-probabilistic, with analytical approach, which includes relevant bibliographic information, expert interviews and quantitative data. Among the main results, 79.33% of the study sample indicated bitcoin as the best cryptocurrency to invest in the Ecuadorian market; in this sense, 50% highlighted knowing the strategies and benefits provided by its use; likewise, 50% indicated that the greatest advantage of using cryptocurrencies are immediate transactions, and 43.33% considered that the greatest risk are scams and distrust during use. In conclusion, the use of cryptocurrencies offers a great number of opportunities and benefits; therefore, the population chooses to investigate and consider tips that provide security against the possibility of being scammed. El uso de criptomonedas en Ecuador en los últimos tiempos se ha potencializado prometiendo una serie de beneficios a la comunidad, en vista al incremento los riesgos se han multiplicado provocando pérdidas representativas por falta de conocimientos en las estrategias de inversión. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar los beneficios y riesgos del uso de las criptomonedas en la ciudad de Guayaquil; a través, de una metodología mixta, no probabilística, con enfoque analítico, la cual, abarca información relevante bibliográfica, entrevistas de expertos y datos cuantitativos. Dentro de los principales resultados se enmarca que, el 79,33% de la muestra de estudio señaló al bitcoin como la mejor criptomoneda para invertir en el mercado ecuatoriano, en ese sentido, el 50% resaltó conocer las estrategias y beneficios que brinda su uso; del mismo modo, el 50% señaló que la mayor ventaja del uso de criptomonedas son las transacciones inmediatas, y el 43,33% consideró que el mayor riesgo son las estafas y desconfianzas durante el uso. En conclusión, el uso de criptomonedas brinda una gran cantidad de oportunidades y beneficios; por lo cual, la población opta indagar y considerar consejos que brinden seguridad ante la posibilidad de ser estafadosUniversidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo2025-01-17info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionArtículo evaluado por paresapplication/pdftext/htmlhttps://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/csye/article/view/98310.18779/csye.v9i1.983Journal of Social and Economics Science; Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Social Science and Economics; 99-114Revista de Ciencia Sociales y Económicas; Vol. 9 Núm. 1 (2025): Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Económicas; 99-114Ciências Sociais e Econômicas; v. 9 n. 1 (2025): Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Económicas; 99-1142588-05942588-058610.18779/csye.v9i1reponame:Revista Ciencias Sociales y Económicasinstname:Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedoinstacron:UTEQspahttps://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/csye/article/view/983/1013https://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/csye/article/view/983/1014Derechos de autor 2025 Antonio Carrera, Estefani Leonela Zhunio Sanchez, Krystel Xiomara Lozano Guerrerohttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2026-01-30T13:29:04Zoai:revistas.uteq.edu.ec:article/983Portal de revistashttps://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/csye/Universidad públicahttp://www.uteq.edu.ec/https://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/csye/oai2588-05942588-0586opendoar:2026-01-30T13:29:04falsePortal de revistashttps://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/csye/Universidad públicahttp://www.uteq.edu.ec/https://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/csye/oai2588-05942588-0586opendoar:2026-01-30T13:29:04Revista Ciencias Sociales y Económicas - Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedofalse
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inversión
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title_fullStr Analysis of the benefits and risks of using cryptocurrencies
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title_short Analysis of the benefits and risks of using cryptocurrencies
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inversión
finanzas
divisa
savings
investment
finance
currency
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