EMCD’s Crypto Battle Highlights The Best Investment Strategies For Beginners

Two opposing crypto strategies went head-to-head during EMCD’s latest Crypto Battle, co-hosted with BeInCrypto, where investors debated how to survive and grow in a volatile market. The live online event, held on October 30, featured Michael Wrubel, a crypto analyst and YouTuber known for high-risk altcoin strategies, and Jan Warmus, EMCD’s Director of Partnerships, representing a more conservative and mining-focused perspective.

In the first case study, both experts evaluated a viewer’s Bitcoin-heavy portfolio. Warmus described it as “a sensible, beginner-friendly allocation,” emphasizing that sticking to well-known assets and avoiding unfamiliar coins helps prevent major losses. Wrubel, however, argued that while Bitcoin and Ethereum are essential, “the big returns come from lower-cap projects” capable of massive growth.

When asked how to identify the next 10x token, both speakers agreed that such predictions are almost impossible. Warmus compared it to gambling, noting: “Recent analysis showed only 0.12% of new coins reach that level—worse odds than roulette.” Wrubel suggested focusing on community sentiment, stating that hype and engagement on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram often signal a token’s potential upside.

The discussion shifted to Bitcoin’s long-term growth, beginning with a story of an early miner who sold thousands of BTC for a MacBook. Wrubel predicted that Bitcoin could “surpass $1 million” as institutions increasingly adopt it as digital gold. Warmus shared this optimism but warned that mining success now depends on efficiency, energy costs, and scale, describing modern mining as “an industrial, not a hobbyist business.”

For companies with $100,000 to allocate, Wrubel advised focusing on a simple 80/20 split between Bitcoin and Ethereum. Warmus, on the other hand, recommended a diversified model:

• 70–80% in Bitcoin, preferably with funds in mining infrastructure,
• 15–20% in Ethereum, and
• Up to 10% for selective altcoins or tokenized assets.

He emphasized compliance and custody as top priorities for institutional players. For retail investors, Warmus highlighted Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) as a reliable strategy, citing how $100 monthly investments since 2020 would be worth $26,500 today. Wrubel counter-argued that those seeking higher returns must accept greater risks with small-cap assets.

The speakers explored crypto alternatives to traditional bank deposits. Wrubel mentioned staking as a yield-providing solution, while Warmus cautioned users to remember that “there’s no government guarantee” and that yield depends heavily on the platform’s risk management.

The session concluded with a Q&A and a prize draw where five participants won Tangem wallets. Viewers were highly engaged, sharing personal stories of crypto gains and losses. The contrast between Wrubel’s aggressive investing style and Warmus’s disciplined approach highlighted the central takeaway: crypto success requires balancing risk, knowledge, and patience.