A new era of currency began with the arrival of Bitcoin in 2009 and thus, cryptocurrencies started to build up the momentum that would allow them to dominate the financial market. Thanks to the innovative Blockchain technology, new cryptocurrencies emerged, each one with distinct characteristics that would not only set them apart from the rest, but would also provide investors with a whole different variety of benefits that have not only revolutionized the traditional financial system, but also conceded cryptocurrencies a high investment potential. The blockchain technology created for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies grants important advantages to invest in this asset, particularly due to the fact that its control does not depend on a central authority and most importantly, the confidentiality of its transactions, providing a sense of security in the investor. These advantages that set cryptocurrencies apart from other currencies explain their rapid growth in the financial mar...