Also - make sure to get a hardware wallet for your coins if you are holding a decent amount.
My private keys are totally secured offline and no one has access even if my computer is compromised. Absolutely no worrying about my coins being stolen!
The Ledger Nano S (https://www.ledgerwallet.com/r/fed9?path=/products/1-ledger-nano) is what I have and it is so cool...
Hey @blakeh! Thanks for the comment. DEFINITELY agree on the wallet, and that will be discussed in any future investing/trading videos. SUCH peace of mind! I was just hoping on introducing the basic concept to anybody that has never heard of cryptocurrency before.