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Crypto markets roared in 2021 despite ending with a whimper in the last few months.

In this second installment of my two-part annual wrapup, let’s talk markets a bit. (In Part 1, I counted down my top stories and themes of the year.)

To start, a quick snapshot of how crypto performed in 2021 versus traditional assets:

There’s a lot hiding between the lines of those stats, of course. Here are a few observations offhand, as well as some additional factoids of interest now that 2021 is behind us:

That’s it for now. As ever, a quick disclaimer: This content is intended for journalistic purposes only, not as investment advice. For the latter, please DYOR and consult appropriate financial pros to make the most suitable choices for your needs.

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