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They are. TA helps me understand the narrative behind the trends, if any.
Show me the charts and I'll tell you the news."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostThey are. TA helps me understand the narrative behind the trends, if any.
Show me the charts and I'll tell you the news.Comment
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Originally posted by GigiBronz View PostI was dead set against bitcoin, now I am a bit more comfortable with it.
Still believe that if the current financial system sets it's mind to it could crash bitcoin in a few days.
But, a de-centralised currency and way of people becoming more independent in this house of cards could be all we need.
But a civil war might be needed or deeply unjust facts made public to shift opinion. We'll see what the future gives.
It needs more stability, otherwise it'll only ever be traded for fiat and never for goods/services. How do you add stability will keep the goods things about bitcoin? I don't think you can.Comment
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Originally posted by jayn200 View PostBitcoin doesn't really exist as a currency. It's way too volatile. People will still occasionally spend it for a couple reasons: Because they are already holding it and it is easier to purchase goods directly in btc rather than selling them and then paying in fiat or when they are trying to hide a transaction for whatever reason (whether or not it actually accomplishes that).
It needs more stability, otherwise it'll only ever be traded for fiat and never for goods/services. How do you add stability will keep the goods things about bitcoin? I don't think you can.
Stability comes in time like any other currency when adoption comes. Until then its
If you believe adoption will never come, don't stack. If you do (me), stack stack stack."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostJust like Michael Burry in the Big Short... I've bought a product that pays out if the market capitulates. Of course, I need to pay everyday as intra-day movements nibble into my position.
However this is something I've studied a lot, it will pay.
btw - reports are that there is renewed demand for GPUs for tulipmining, you know what that means...Comment
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostBut I thought all your investments were based on technical analysis. You're constantly arguing that the markets dropped due to technical reasons and not covid/world lockdown and yet you're saying bitcoin is.
HTHComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostJust like Michael Burry in the Big Short... I've bought a product that pays out if the market capitulates. Of course, I need to pay everyday as intra-day movements nibble into my position.
However this is something I've studied a lot, it will pay.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostPlease post daily how much it costs youComment
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