Bitcoin and its ilk—though, let’s be honest here, crypto is a point of privilege in the midst of a global pandemic with rampant job loss and mile-long lines at foodbacks. For those more fortunate, crypto has become the go-to investment opportunity. “Right now, there’s no reason to buy fancy clothes, you can’t go on luxurious vacations, or dine at extravagant restaurants, so people are looking at places to put their money,” one Bitcoin retailer investor told me. “Seeing how much you can make on these investments can quickly become addictive, and next thing you know, you’re all in.”