What makes an investment attractive? Most professional investors will say that an investment needs to be solid to protect the capital while also showing significant growth potential for the future. This is why in recent years, established and visionary companies like Apple or Nvidia have been attractive investment targets for many.

This is also why alternative investments like cryptocurrencies have shown such high returns. For instance, those who invested in Bitcoin in 2015 enjoyed a value increase of 20,205%. This phenomenal growth is because investing in cryptocurrencies is essentially an investment in blockchain technology, which is pivotal for many cyber-security solutions. Those who recognized this importance early are now enjoying profits.

Recently, many professional investors have noted that a rare window of opportunity has opened, which may be similar to what investing in cryptocurrencies was a decade ago: investing in oil drilling projects.

What excites investors so much about the new opportunity? The answer follows.

*The content of this article does not constitute investment advice.