ATOM has seen significant gains since the start of this year. At the time of writing, its price has increased by 426 percent from January 1. On September 20, it reached a new all-time high of $44.80. The Cosmos network already hosts over 250 apps and services, with over $112 billion in digital assets under administration. Considering this, there's relatively less risk involved in buying ATOM. However, we always recommend doing your research before making decisions.