Basically, crypto has a much higher potential than traditional assets but much higher risk. It is heavily volatile. If you invest over 10 years vs 10 years traditional assets you will have a much higher rate of return in crypto. However, at any point in those 10 years you may have a MUCH lower rate of return in crypto than compared to stocks.

Think of it like someone a very active person who exercises intensely a lot. They have more physical ability and may get a lot more done than a person who doesn't exercise but are also prone to much more injury due to much higher stresses on the body.