They both have their advantages and I figure that in the long term, mining is much more profitable. Although it is not easy at the moment and difficulty is at an all time high, with prices set to increase, the profits from mining is worth it. Buying now may seem easier, but who knows how the price may perform in the near future.
Difficulty is at all time high?
Why don't you bother at least 3 seconds to check out before posting crap?
https://bitcoinwisdom.com/bitcoin/difficultySee that 1,037,226,259,625
(-28.61%) ?
Is it better to get BTC via mining or buying now?
It was no longer profitable early this year for mining. However, with the recent price surge, does mining becomes profitable now?
If yes, any suggestion? There are quite many cloud miner in the market.
Thanks.
Mining BTC is profitable nowadays because of BTCs current price, but for you to start mining Bitcoin, you need to invest in some hardware which cost $600-$800 USD for starters and ROI might take some time. Aside from the hardware, you also have to pay electricity cost and it will also take your time so you might want to consider hiring another person to monitor your mining operations while you rest.
Another example of not being helpful at all
What hardware costs 600-800?
Why don't you tell him how long it will take him to ROI?
And how did you find out you have to pay for electricity? Really? Nobody thought of that.
for mining you will have to constantly buy new video cards
it is very expensive and risky
He is asking about BTC mining, which for the last 5 years hasn't been done with videocards.