Risk Disclosure
Trading and investing in crypto assets carry a high level of risk. This Risk Disclosure sets out the principal risks you should understand before using the Velmorino platform, reading our analysis or acting on any information we provide.
1. Market volatility
Digital-asset prices, including those of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, can move sharply within minutes or hours. Price changes may be driven by sentiment, news, regulatory developments, network events, liquidity conditions and factors that cannot be predicted. Historical price movements are not a reliable indicator of future prices.
2. Leverage and derivatives
Where leveraged or margin products are available, small adverse price moves can produce losses greater than your initial deposit in some circumstances. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses. Positions may be liquidated automatically if margin requirements are not met, and you may be charged funding costs that reduce returns over time.
3. Automated and AI-assisted tools
Velmorino uses analytical models and automated tools to present market information and risk controls. These tools rely on data inputs and assumptions that can be incomplete, delayed or wrong. Models can fail during unusual market conditions, may misread signals, and cannot anticipate every event. Automation does not remove the risk of loss, and no model can guarantee a particular outcome.
4. Hypothetical figures and calculators
Calculators, projections and simulations on the platform show hypothetical results based on the inputs you choose and on fixed assumptions. They are not forecasts, they are not promises, and they do not reflect fees, taxes, slippage, spreads or changes in market conditions. Actual results may be significantly lower than any figure shown, including zero or a negative amount.
5. Liquidity and execution
Some digital assets may be thinly traded. In stressed conditions you may be unable to buy or sell at your preferred price, or at all. Orders may execute at prices materially different from those displayed, and withdrawals may be delayed by network congestion, maintenance or security reviews.
6. Custody and security
Crypto assets are typically held through private keys. If keys are lost, stolen or disclosed, assets may be irrecoverable. Phishing, fake applications, social-engineering scams and compromised devices are common threats. Velmorino will never ask for your seed phrase or private keys. Transactions recorded on a blockchain are generally irreversible.
7. Regulatory and legal risk
The legal status of digital assets and related services varies between jurisdictions and can change quickly. New rules may restrict access to certain products, affect how gains are taxed, or require changes to how the platform operates. Crypto assets are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or by any equivalent deposit protection scheme.
8. Operational and counterparty risk
Your access to the platform depends on internet connectivity, third-party data providers, banking partners and technology infrastructure. Failures at any of these points may interrupt service or delay transactions. Third-party providers may themselves become insolvent or be compromised.
9. Tax considerations
Disposals of crypto assets may create tax liabilities, depending on your circumstances and the rules that apply in your country of residence. Velmorino does not provide tax advice. You are responsible for keeping your own records and for meeting any obligations to tax authorities.
10. Responsible use
Before investing, consider your financial situation, investment objectives, experience and tolerance for loss. Diversify, avoid borrowing to invest, and never invest money needed for essential living costs. If you feel that trading is affecting your wellbeing, stop and seek support. Seek independent advice from a suitably qualified professional where appropriate.
11. Acknowledgement
By using Velmorino you confirm that you have read and understood this Risk Disclosure, that you are making your own decisions, and that Velmorino is not responsible for losses arising from market movements or from your own choices. This disclosure should be read together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.