Topic: Why Bitcoin is different from other means of investment - page 2. (Read 1076 times)

Theirs nobody that will say that bitcoin was not created for investment, despite that when bitcoin was first introduced many people kicked against bitcoin in which I know very well that bitcoin investment is something you have to it very well before you venture and be prosper, it's those people who kicked against bitcoin that will say that bitcoin is against any investment and it's not an investment, while from my perspective bitcoin is a investment and its support fiat currency and only difference between fiat investment and bitcoin investment is because bitcoin is investment that deals with decentralization whereas fiat investment deal with centralized.

BTC and real estate aren't similar, neither are they intrinsic to one another, real estate is purely an investment, while BTC is a decentralized and censorship resistant currency, that can only be used as an investment because of its volatile nature, but it was not created for that. Take note that BTC was not created to 'build' wealth, but to make cross-border payments easier, safer and cheaper, and all of these without any central authority. My point is that you should not take BTC only as an investment, and even if you buy it for profit, take note that you will have to store it for the long term.

For me, bitcoin is a different investment because it does not have any type of sponsor, what if they sponsor them is because they know that it is the best way to invest money, we may be accustomed to the fact that the most advisable thing is that they invest in gold, in real estate but the newest, the most reliable, the new era investment is in bitcoin, because that is where all the good things about the cryptocurrency take refuge, that seems to be the best investment of all, because if you invest today in 4 years it will be worth a lot, for that reason we are very determined if we want to put everything we can into money with bitcoin, it will be the safest investment in the world.

While Bitcoin and real estate are used in two different ways to build wealth, there are some similarities between the two fields. Real estate investment can help generate income almost permanently, though it may take time.  the other hand, Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which offers an opting market and opportunity to earn more profit in less time. However, this market is not replaceable and may take time to gain traction. If you want to chart your own path to profit in these two communities, good planning, education and time may be required. Which one is better will depend on your more value property, concept location and information-advice balance. By doing a thorough research you can develop your personal preferences and strengths.

Regarding the double aspect of Bitcoin: its independence and its responsibility. It is true that investing in Bitcoin is a complex process requiring an in-depth knowledge of the market. Although the freedom it provides can be exciting that very independence demands a rigorous dedication to making well-informed decisions. "Risk management" is a necessity; it is not merely a buzzword.

You make a valid point about governments and real estate investments. Thorough research is a requirement. Analysing cryptocurrency investments is also necessary. Prerequisites include keeping up with regulatory changes, cold storage options, and thorough exchange vetting. It would be like trying to walk a tightrope while wearing a blindfold to invest in Bitcoin without a well-thought-out plan and a watchful eye on world events. It's about strategic intellect, not merely workforce.

This is a shocking video! Anyways, both Bitcoin and Real Estate have their downsides. Some core reasons people keep saying that the latter is more reliable is that, unlike Bitcoin, real estate is a tangible asset, and Bitcoin suffers volatility (where the value is dependent on demand and sentiment). However, real estate has its own downsides like; illiquidity (unlike Bitcoin, you cannot easily convert it to cash), high entry cost (you can buy BTC with any amount, but it's not the same for real estate), maintenance, location dependency (like what is going on in the video you shared). I find both investments worthy and will greatly invest in both if I have the opportunity.

There are several key ways that Bitcoin differs from other types of investments. First, Bitcoin is decentralized, meaning that it's not controlled by any one person or group. Instead, it's based on a blockchain, which is a distributed ledger that's maintained by a network of computers around the world. This makes Bitcoin unique and resistant to government or central bank interference.
In addition, Bitcoin is global, meaning that anyone in the world can use it. There are no borders or restrictions on who can use Bitcoin. This makes it a truly global currency, and it's not subject to the policies of any one country or region.

Another important difference between Bitcoin and other investments is that it's not tied to any physical asset or government. Most traditional investments are tied to something tangible, such as a piece of real estate or a share of stock in a company. But Bitcoin is not backed by anything tangible, and its value is not determined by any government or central bank. This makes it a truly unique asset, and it's difficult to compare it to any other type of investment.
Finally, Bitcoin is still relatively new, and it's still evolving.

  It's just the same that real estate has risks; although we have our own interpretation of these scenarios, in fact, for some, the risk is higher in real estate compared to Bitcoin, and for others, the risk is higher in Bitcoin, so to speak, it just depends on your belief.

  For me, if you are sure of the land you bought and there is no problem with the license to operate it, I really think that you will not have any problem here in my opinion, and I also don't see any problem if you are doing your Bitcoin savings while you have a threatened bill in real estate for 5 years to pay or 10 years to pay because it will help us equally.

Since the launch of Bitcoin, the Crypto market had been growing gradually till what it is now. Once we have a very clear understanding about the crypto market, then we can start maximizing it to make profits for our own self. Crypto market is risky that is why we need to take proper precautions before we put our money in any cryptocurrency projects since anything can happen to altcoins projects that can make them to crash. Bitcoin is the only safe heaven cryptocurrency that we can be rest assured that investing in it would not effcet loses for us if we are ready to wait for when the market would go bullish.

 Investing in bitcoin also brings freedom and  this freedom comes with some accountability, because accountability breeds responsibility, you are 100% responsible for what ever decisions you make. Knowledge is important criteria in Bitcoin investment, for without knowledge one will go massively astray in the business. I don’t think the government will just go about to take people property without issuing out a warning or if the property is in odd place, a good surveyor will know a best sight for you to invest in because they know the map out plan of the area and if they had done their findings and deep investigation they will know if the property has any outstanding issues. It’s is important to always make proper assessment and findings before purchasing any property.
  Bitcoin is just about your work force and how much well you can manage your risk, risk management strategy is  very essential to attain success. The volatility of the market makes its very vulnerable and skeptical for some people to invest in.

There is no doubting the fact that Bitcoin is by far more the most secure form of investment,  because Bitcoin gives you the maximum privacy,  security and control over your investment,  and that is something that conventional investments won't offer you at any point,  even though Bitcoin investment comes with a lot of risks,  but the risk can not be compared with that of losing a business or an estate due to human and natural causes.

Just like in the story that you shared,  this is a total waste of investment for the owner of that estate that got demolished regarding of what right the has or does not have to build on such lands.

I have always been thinking of this, putting all your egg in one basket is not a good idea, yes, is a fact that Bitcoin is a good investment, but it would be nice if the fund meant for bitcoin investment been split into two, that's if the amount is much, use one part for any other investment to avoid regret, potential rich people don't invest in just one commodity, they split their investment in different stuff, so that if one fails to generate profit the other won't, I trust bitcoin no doubt, but if I am to advise anyone about investment strategy, my writeup above will be my take. In terms of wars we can consider Bitcoin as the best compare to any form of investment but in the absence of war there are other investments that can compete with bitcoin.

This is not the first time this kind of demolition incident has happened. In some countries, if a newly elected president or governor enters sit , they might really want to take over an area to build, and if there are houses in the area they want to take over, they don't mind demolishing them and carrying out whatever project they want. It's also the same thing that happens to some people who invest in land. You can buy some plots of land this year with the hope of selling them after 5 or 10 years, but before your date is due, the government will just take over the land.

Regrets or no regrets, the truth is that there's no investment that doesn't have any risk. That's also the reason why it's not so good to only have one income source. So, I am not surprised that things like that happen. Yeah, Bitcoin might not be designed for the purpose of investment, but now we know that it has become a good means of investment, it is an asset, a valuable one at that, and whoever is putting in his or her money into it is not making a mistake, but they must be fully educated about Bitcoin to be able to make a successful investment and attain profit.

I saw your thread before and the arguments you gave are very reasonable, I also believe that Satoshi also intended for bitcoin to be an asset rather than a currency. But what is puzzling is that he did not mention it in the whitepaper, and many people continue to believe that bitcoin was created only as a currency, and they think that when bitcoin became an asset, it was a failure.

As for claiming bitcoin is a safer asset than real estate just because of a little story the OP mentioned is bullshit. If we want to compare and evaluate which assets are better and safer, we need to compare many aspects, not just rely on that small story and hastily draw conclusions in favor of bitcoin.

Bitcoin is the safest home for investors, both old and beginners, also this is the only crypto project that kept its promises,  it followed the exact path it promised adopters, I am talking about been a proof of work and maintained it for like forever, why won't it anyway? When something is truly designed to be 100% decentralized there will never be any form of adjustment or going back on it's words, like how Ethereum did.

Years ago Ethereum came into this crypto space as a fully decentralized project, it's really shocking that they betrayed their own first plans because this was also what makes me start having interest in Ethereum, I was like nothing comes close to Bitcoin and Ethereum, it still feels the same way for many people today, but not me, the moment they pie on Proof of work and decentralization that's when I quit ETH.

I trust Bitcoin because it's the better and now more safer place to save your money from high inflation, and if use right you will feel more secured through it's decentralization, many don't care about this and they are investors, the moment you choose to store your Bitcoin on centralized exchange is the moment you give in to centralization.

We need to understand that traditional and digital structures are fundamentally different. There's no doubt about it: today's eighty-year-olds are not digital babies. For many people between the ages of 70 and 80, fiat money is still the main way they measure economic value. It has been this way for decades, if not centuries. Your point concerning bitcoin's perceived goal to support fiat is relevant. But its impossible to ignore the paradigm shift that crypto could bring about.

Putting real estate and bitcoin next to each other is very complicated. Both projects are complicated and have many parts. Even though its clear that bitcoin is uncertain and subject to market swings, real estate also has its problems. Your point about location being important can make or break a real estate venture. Some might say that investing in an area that hasnt been developed yet is a risky idea, but waiting can wear you down mentally and financially. Without a doubt, every investment comes with some risk. Any comparison between bitcoin and real estate must carefully consider these risk-reward trade-offs.

First, i have never argued, and will never argue that bitcoin was not created to primarily act as a means of investment, for Satoshi himself or themselves made some statement about people buying bitcoin when they believe its value will increase in the future, due to several factors, which the limited supply of bitcoin is one of them. So, this is to say that, even Satoshi saw Bitcoin as an asset to be invested in , not just as a peer-to-peer electronic means of payment.

And as for whether investing in bitcoin is better than other types of investments, i did say yes in agreement to this, but will still have to depend on the type of investment being compared with bitcoin, and when talking about real estate investment in particular, i would entirely agree, and this is because, the same way investing in real estate comes with some level of risk, same also does investing in bitcoin comes with some level of risk as well.

And besides, the incident that led to the demolition of an entire estate in whatever place that happened, is not something that happened quite often, so i wouldn't becasue of that alone conclude that bitcoin investment is better than real estate investment, both have their risk.

Real estate has risks and bitcoin also has risks, I have not seen a business or investment model that is without risk. But if evaluated fairly, it is clear that bitcoin has higher risks, but high risks bring high profits.

Bitcoin is more suitable for you or me because we can invest bitcoin with any amount of money we have, but that cannot be applied to real estate. If you only have $5k or $10k in capital, investing in real estate is almost impossible, but with bitcoin, that capital can help us make significant profits. That's why we choose bitcoin.

Their is a two categories of things you mentioned and I believe that what you mentioned concerning bitcoin and fiat currency  as [no.1] while real estate management or investment and bitcoin  as [no.2]. Starting with bitcoin and fiat currency,  when looked at it very well you will understand that bitcoin don't have do with any thing competition with fiat currency and secondly a fiat currency is a tradinational currency in which it has already dominance across the world as a currency, and it has been in existence for long time ago and many people who is at age of seventy and eighty  [70-80] does know of bitcoin.

Whereas people of [70-80] what they really know is a fiat currency, so bitcoin is digital currency that is decentralized and the objective of creating bitcoin is not to takeover the existence of fiat's currency but rather been a support of fiat currency, but many people mindset is that while bitcoin is been introduced and the influence of bitcoin in the society today is to overtake fiat currency.

So the aspect of real estate management and bitcoin...this is a two kind of giant investment in which before you venture into it you have make sure that you have scrutinised your path and also comprehend the risk measure which is involve in the two investment. So bitcoin have a risk of the price is not constant or stagnant in which you may conclude that the price will continue to increase after you have invested, but is not been done in such ways.

Bitcoin investment is been determined by the market, and secondly the increase in demand and decrease in supply ucan attributes for the increment, but the investor don't know the tendency of the increment, so the same scenario is applicable to decrement also, were if the increase in supply is higher than the demands it will after the market too.

So a real estate management and investment is any investment that have do with precautions and its a risk kind of investment people do not take the risk serious and they believe that real estate investment is sure and it doesn't have any a risk....but the risk which is involve in a real estate is the position or the site, because if you invest in a real estate that is undeveloped environment and it takes take more than ten years before the place or site can be developed

As a result of it been undeveloped after you have invested for period of five you are not seeing any signs of developed, you can  panic and sell your land or house at a cheaper rate because their is no development in the areas, so that is what I'm telling people who compare bitcoin investment and real estate investment...A risk is in everywhere in a any investment.

He believes very much in bitcoin because he sees that in 14 years of existence and development, bitcoin has brought millions of percent profits to many people and it is still growing stronger every day. But suppose if he had the opportunity to go back in time 14 years ago and knew nothing about the current results, I dare you that he would not dare to invest in bitcoin.

Things are becoming clearer and more practical as the world is gradually accepting bitcoin, but that does not mean it is absolutely safe. Even real estate, an asset considered safer than gold, also contains many potential risks, there is no asset that is safer than real estate. There is so much hype around bitcoin, we have seen many people see bitcoin as a means of eradicating poverty, a panacea for humanity and now it is a risk-free and profitable asset high profit  .