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sr. member
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February 22, 2023, 12:49:16 AM
#62
I was actually wondering if there are any restrictions on age as to investing in Bitcoin?

It is impossible to control bitcoin and there are no institutes for that, so yes, you can buy it at any age. Though if you will try to buy on some exchange, you can face age-related problems and you won't get verification.
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February 22, 2023, 12:40:42 AM
#61
i can't say that there are no restrictions to invest in bitcoin.
Because actually everyone has their own limits that are influenced by certain conditions

1. like when you don't have a reserve fund, you only have hot funds that must be used for your daily needs. so if you are in this condition it means you have to limit yourself in investing in bitcoin. because you have to understand that investing in bitcoin has a high risk. and only suitable for using money that you really don't need right away (cold funds).

2. One can only invest in bitcoin if he/she already understands what the definition of investment is, and understands what bitcoin is and finally must also understand the risks that will be taken in investing in bitcoins. if you don't understand this. then that means you have to limit yourself not to invest in bitcoin and invest when you understand all of this.

and to understand about investment of course age is also the benchmark. like a child under the age of 9, of course you don't understand investing. and elderly parents who have experienced senility will no longer be able to invest. but the condition of the children and parents can invest if there is a person in charge or trusted guardian to take care of their finances.
many cases about this.

so the point is that the limit is a certain condition. like the example I mentioned. including age.
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February 21, 2023, 11:13:40 PM
#60
As in any other investment, the investor in cryptocurrencies must have the qualities that make him qualified to make the right decisions, as well as be patient and bear the great psychological pressure as a result of entering into high-risk deals.

Therefore, in my opinion, this is not wise, yes, children and the elderly should not invest in cryptocurrencies because they carry a high risk, children are not able to make correct decisions regarding these large fluctuations, and the elderly can also be exposed to great psychological pressure that harms their health as a result of their loss sometimes .
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February 21, 2023, 11:04:57 PM
#59
I was actually wondering if there are any restrictions on age as to investing in Bitcoin?
I read threads where people have constantly introduced Bitcoin to their underaged children (10years below) and I really don't think it's necessary because I feel those kids still have some mental growth  to do and since Bitcoin is a very volatile digital asset, I think children shouldn't be made to go through such stress.
Same thing also applies to the elderly as I've also read news of people trying to get some retirees investing their pensions into crypto rather than advising them to relax and enjoy their pension and I really wanted to know if it's wise to get kids and elderly into the crypto industry.
A child I not supposed to invest in risky asset like Bitcoin. Infact anyone who doesn't make money or who cannot bear the consequences of losing money should not invest in bitcoin. For instance if the child is a student, they may likely use money for their school fees and invest in bitcoin which is very bad to the future of that child. Children shouldn't be bothered with what looks like gambling in a way because this bitcoin investment sometimes looks like gambling.

Indeed, investing in bitcoin needs to be of an appropriate age, children and people who have not earned money or are of school age should not know about bitcoin. The line between investment and gambling is skinny, even a small mistake can lead them to lose their way and fall into the gambling path. I think it is appropriate to teach bitcoin to children at the age of 16 or older, when they are mature enough and aware of the risks that life brings.
legendary
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February 21, 2023, 10:06:53 PM
#58
Of course, there are no age limits in investing in Bitcoin, but just like in many decisions, age could be a big factor. At this point, Bitcoin won't easily just double or triple its price just like before. So if I am an old man dependent on my pension, I guess I wouldn't invest too much in Bitcoin. That could be more of a sacrifice than a way to make money and enjoy it while I'm still alive. But if you're an old man who wants to save and make money for the next generation, Bitcoin could be a good choice. On the other hand, if you're young, Bitcoin is a good investment choice because it's perfect as a long-term investment.
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February 21, 2023, 09:55:09 PM
#57
What if someone asks you, is there an age limit for studying?
The answer is of course no, regardless of age you can still study and also invest in Bitcoin. It has nothing to do with a person's age, when you want to invest in Bitcoin, you can do it at any time. It doesn't matter if you are 50+ years old, as long as you understand how Bitcoin works, you can still invest in Bitcoin until you are 70 years old.
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February 21, 2023, 06:38:06 PM
#56
In my opinion, there is no age limit for investing in bitcoin, while the children or parents are interested in investing in bitcoin, but for children, they must be guided by their parents when investing with the aim that they are not mistaken in buying bitcoin and so on.
legendary
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February 21, 2023, 06:36:18 PM
#55
I was actually wondering if there are any restrictions on age as to investing in Bitcoin?
I read threads where people have constantly introduced Bitcoin to their underaged children (10years below) and I really don't think it's necessary because I feel those kids still have some mental growth  to do and since Bitcoin is a very volatile digital asset, I think children shouldn't be made to go through such stress.
I don't think therr is anything wrong with that as, bitcoin has hot nothing to do with age. If children of 5years of age can use
Sophisticated electronic devices, they could as well do some addition, buy/sell and hodl and not much more. Yeah, they've hot some mental growth to do and how to handle finance is part of that. Children save fiat and so, it doesn't make much difference for them to save in bitcoin of they could handle it.

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Same thing also applies to the elderly as I've also read news of people trying to get some retirees investing their pensions into crypto rather than advising them to relax and enjoy their pension and I really wanted to know if it's wise to get kids and elderly into the crypto industry.
For them to invest, I don't see that for a bad idea too but, I would like to look at it from the side of having them familiar with this innovation. It's not uncommon that, crypto scammers somehow target the elderly, luring them with what ever scheme to get them pay them through bitcoin. Having them familiar with this could make them raise an eye brow or seek assistance and eventually evade scam.
legendary
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February 21, 2023, 06:24:25 PM
#54
No is the answer you'll hear from most, and there's nothing wrong with sharing about crypto and btc in general with your kids. It's like, you must know how much to share and how much should be kept secret till they become more capable to understand. And when it comes to sharing the same with the elderly ones, again you can go ahead but, without the need to ask/force them to invest part or full or their pension or savings in crypto and leave it to them to decide whether they're interested to invest in crypto or not. If they're eager, they'll ask you themselves and that's where you can let them know the steps ahead to be taken to carefully invest in crypto.
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February 21, 2023, 06:22:57 PM
#53
I was actually wondering if there are any restrictions on age as to investing in Bitcoin?
I read threads where people have constantly introduced Bitcoin to their underaged children (10years below) and I really don't think it's necessary because I feel those kids still have some mental growth  to do and since Bitcoin is a very volatile digital asset, I think children shouldn't be made to go through such stress.
Same thing also applies to the elderly as I've also read news of people trying to get some retirees investing their pensions into crypto rather than advising them to relax and enjoy their pension and I really wanted to know if it's wise to get kids and elderly into the crypto industry.


Personally, I dislike the idea of exposing child at early stage to anything financial exposure, it would tinder their head towards money at early stage but that doesn't mean I wouldn't educate them about bitcoin and how to be financially independent at early stage. As an adult, if have understood what bitcoin is all about at an early stage in my teen, it would help me grow independently with this nonsense society teach us. I saw a book about bitcoin for kids, those books are kind of things I would want 3/4 years child to be part of their reading books.

In addition, there is nothing bad if you secure bitcoin for your children at an early stage, but only you should hold it for them. not necessarily you even tell them about it that you have such precious gift for them under your care, it is your responsibility as parent to guide them how to hold their self when they come of age and when you think they are competent enough to financial stage so they don't end up spending it on candies and chocolate.  Grin
legendary
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February 21, 2023, 05:22:01 PM
#52
Well, personally, I don't think its bad to introduce bitcoin to children, but for the underaged, like those who are 10 years old and below, it is my personal opinion that they should be allowed to face their studies, bitcoin is quite a complex subject on it's own and I personally think that involving a 10 years old child in this might course alot of distraction to the child academically, so I think it would be better if they are allowed atleast, get to teenage level, which I believe is from 12 years and above, by this end, their brain have developed to a capacity where it can easily learn and handle all the stress involved in knowing about bitcoin and also not allow that to affect their studies.
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February 21, 2023, 05:07:30 PM
#51
Decentralized world has no age restrictions, though. Therefore, we shouldn't push our children to become crypto enthusiasts. We can educate them gradually so they will be capable of becoming professionals once they are grown. These ought to be emphasized at first. In my opinion, you should start introducing Bitcoin to kids as a form of money at least when they begin to understand its value. Build their brain gradually, without exerting too much pressure. It wouldn't be good for them.
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February 21, 2023, 04:18:57 PM
#50
Based on your subjects, i will like to tell you that in cryptocurrency investment theirs no age limitations in cryptocurrency, secondly what is necessary over cryptocurrency investment and especially bitcoin is the observation of the market and be able to comprehend the market determinates, let us just skip the age factor of investor's and concentrate on the experience you acquire towards Bitcoin.
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February 21, 2023, 04:17:35 PM
#49
There is no age limit in bitcoin investment, anybody can invest but I don't think underage should be stressed about bitcoin investment, I think it's better if they focus on their education for now, they are still having lots to learn in their school, so I believe bitcoin shouldn't be their priority as a kid, if they are learning about bitcoin, it should just be the basics and you shouldn't even ask them to invest yet, just enlighten them about bitcoin alone, I think you are asking then to invest then you are trying to cause problem because I don't even know where they will get money to invest from.
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February 21, 2023, 04:02:46 PM
#48
There are no age limits to Bitcoin investment. Bitcoin is for everyone.

I think children perceive it more as a game, they hardly take it seriously, but they learn to handle their funds from an early age. This is a good thing.

Elderly people are unlikely to do this for themselves, most likely for their children and grandchildren. Therefore, they have nowhere to hurry, they can invest in Bitcoin now, and their grandchildren will then be millionaires.
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February 21, 2023, 03:32:04 PM
#47
I read threads where people have constantly introduced Bitcoin to their underaged children (10years below) and I really don't think it's necessary because I feel those kids still have some mental growth  to do and since Bitcoin is a very volatile digital asset, I think children shouldn't be made to go through such stress.
I also think so too. I've come to realize that those who rush to introduce their kids to Bitcoin at a tender age do that just to sound "woke" and moving with the trend. I think anything below the ages of those kids being in High school is nothing but one misplacing one's priority. You can let them learn or read about Bitcoin but it's better to keep them away from the investment aspect of it. Kids should be allowed to enjoy their childhood and do playful things kids do. Investment isn't for kids. That's the terrain of adults.
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February 21, 2023, 02:50:17 PM
#46
There is no minimum age requirement to invest in bitcoin, unlike gambling, which requires that you be at least 18 years old. However, trading requires a mature mind, and investing is not for the faint of heart. In my opinion, the age requirement for cryptocurrency should be 18 as well, since you need to learn how to control your emotions. And you actually need to involve your kids at least for emergency reasons and also send it for them for upkeep in their schools.
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February 21, 2023, 02:42:48 PM
#45
I think the answer is both yes and no.

If investing, then the child must use money it already owns. But the use of that money should be delegated to the parents as it is their responsibility to prevent the child from harming their financial situation.

Fiat money has to be earned. It cannot be "made" by anyone else other than the government. And of course the government prints fiat irresponsibly, damaging the economy of their country for rotten reasons.So the child must earn fiat. This is the biggest obstacle for the child as it is not allowed to work.

This is not the case with Bitcoin, however. The child, if it is smart and old enough, could technically mine the Bitcoin using their own computer. In this case, there is no labor and no risk of loss of additional, pre-owned money.

So I believe in this case the mined coin belongs 100% to the child and it should do with it as it wishes. And if the child loses the money, it will be an important life lesson and no harm done.
sr. member
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February 21, 2023, 02:11:21 PM
#44
I was actually wondering if there are any restrictions on age as to investing in Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has no maximum age restriction. Age limits for investing in bitcoin only apply to individuals under the age of 18 who attempt to purchase bitcoin on a controlled exchange.

I read threads where people have constantly introduced Bitcoin to their underaged children (10years below) and I really don't think it's necessary because I feel those kids still have some mental growth  to do and since Bitcoin is a very volatile digital asset, I think children shouldn't be made to go through such stress.
There is no age restriction for educating people about bitcoin. Teaching children about bitcoin when they are young is a fantastic idea. I oppose advising people on how to invest in bitcoin on their own.

There needs to be a minimum age requirement for investing in bitcoin. You should wait till a child is of legal age before introducing them to bitcoin investing.
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February 21, 2023, 01:48:37 PM
#43
I was actually wondering if there are any restrictions on age as to investing in Bitcoin?
I read threads where people have constantly introduced Bitcoin to their underaged children (10years below) and I really don't think it's necessary because I feel those kids still have some mental growth  to do and since Bitcoin is a very volatile digital asset, I think children shouldn't be made to go through such stress.
Same thing also applies to the elderly as I've also read news of people trying to get some retirees investing their pensions into crypto rather than advising them to relax and enjoy their pension and I really wanted to know if it's wise to get kids and elderly into the crypto industry.
A child I not supposed to invest in risky asset like Bitcoin. Infact anyone who doesn't make money or who cannot bear the consequences of losing money should not invest in bitcoin. For instance if the child is a student, they may likely use money for their school fees and invest in bitcoin which is very bad to the future of that child. Children shouldn't be bothered with what looks like gambling in a way because this bitcoin investment sometimes looks like gambling.
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