There are several tokens such as Tether and Digix DGD that are backed by real world securities to create a more stable asset that can still be traded with the a

There are several tokens such as Tether and Digix DGD that are backed by real world securities to create a more stable asset that can still be traded with the advantages of a blockchain. Not ideal because you're back putting your trust in the hands of a centralized value store but It's early days… All this to say, not all tokens are created equal and aren't subject to dramatic price swings such as ETH / BTC