##### Today marks my 1 month **crypto-versary** and it has been nothing by red double digits. And I love it! https://steemitimages.com/DQmbb1prnu8t6bPu3xiFoZocyTmBRy8YoiFw5sDRpDS3uNg/35%20percent.png I started with Bitcoin, as most do, with just a few small investments and slowly diversified into a few other cryptos that I spent some time researching. I did not get involved in cryptos to pump and dump and be led by hype - the coins I choose to put money into are those that I believe have a great product or service that can improve upon existing platforms or frameworks and will of course grow. #### This is why I love the losses. And why I am not scared or about to cash out due to a bearish market. Firstly, I am so new to this and would rather ride the waves and get more of an insight into the market. Secondly, as I said, I believe in these technologies - all good things require patience. Anyway, here are a few screenshots from my crypto portfolio that I have at the moment. My investments are not substantial amounts, but enough to keep me interested and following the market. **(NB. Prices are in AUD as of 3rd Feb 2018).** https://steemitimages.com/DQmNVN9rLNnoZP88yyvHsb9o8zYZpw6HpR2Jaj6kNas7YNA/Screen%20Shot%202018-02-03%20at%209.30.26%20pm.png https://steemitimages.com/DQmTwXYAn3h9M1xsxxPJHJ2rps3MdE36YK4gqgaPhcyq2Y3/Screen%20Shot%202018-02-03%20at%209.49.22%20pm.png The dip in **Bitcoin** over January has been the biggest contributor to my losses. But I am not phased and know this will correct and grow over 2018. I only recently bought some **Ethereum**, so not much has happened with it since then. **IOTA** hasn't faired too well over the past fortnight and some people are reporting that will drop a little further before it starts to correct upwards. I think I might watch the charts and find a nice time to buy. **EOS** on the other hand, has been mostly in the green and wasn't affected as much by the dip in Bitcoin towards the end of January. I think EOS will be huge and will also be looking for a good place to buy in soon. I've made a few small investments in **STEEM** to grow and influence my Steem Power. The average cost of Steem from my investments are around $7 AUD. [It hit $10 AUD at the start of the month](https://steemit.com/crypto/@thedrewtrott/steem-just-hit-usd10-aud-talk-about-timing) and I think it will get back there soon. https://steemitimages.com/DQmd2xF6SpnGD8zdWChJGQai4dZo2m7y3XFraWCxRBcDXpK/Screen%20Shot%202018-02-03%20at%209.30.35%20pm.png This is a chart showing the amount of $AUD I have invested and the current value of my portfolio (3rd Jan 2018). As you can see, the value hasn't really moved much over time but I am still investing. Why? Because I believe in the cryptos. I think the plan/strategy going forward for the rest of the year will be to - consistent small investments in major coins (dollar cost averaging) - do more research into other cryptos to invest in and diversify my portfolio some more and include coins with a range of different market caps. ##### Obviously I am not an expert and this is by no means financial advice - and I am no smarter than you and these are just my opinions and thoughts. So please do your research and only put in money that you are prepared to lose. --- ### My Latest Crypto Articles [STEEM just hit $10 AUD... Talk about timing](https://steemit.com/crypto/@thedrewtrott/steem-just-hit-usd10-aud-talk-about-timing) --- ### CONNECT WITH ME ON [Steemit](https://steemit.com/@thedrewtrott) · [Instagram](http://instagram.com/thedrewtrott) · [Facebook](http://facebook.com/thedrewtrott) · [Twitter](http://twitter.com/thedrewtrott) · [Snapchat](https://image.ibb.co/dyDC4w/snapcode_Bitmoji.png) · [Discord](https://discord.gg/vsGtJkW) https://image.ibb.co/bAWxe6/Drew_circle_logo_on_its_own_black.png ###### UPVOTE | FOLLOW | RESTEEM