Would you invest in BTC or MicroStrategy MSTR?

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Quote from: Ayers on April 03, 2024, 08:34:50 AM

Of course, everyone's investment taste is never the same and we need to respect each other's choices, not criticize other investments just because we don't choose them. Honestly, I'm still more focused on profit than decentralization or privacy because if I don't have the money then decentralization doesn't mean anything to me. But I still bet on bitcoin and believe it will grow better, faster and bring me greater profits than any other investment including stocks of large companies.

In the long term, BTC has outperformed most stocks in the market. We can compare BTC with S&P500 and DJIA to see this, but the story will be different when comparing BTC with BTC-related stocks like stocks of BTC mining companies, COIN and MSTR. Anyway, this doesn't matter because even if you prioritize profits, you also have priorities related to asset security and peace of mind during the investment process.

We can expect long-term growth in BTC price while not knowing what could happen to MS or Coinbase next month because they are still just companies run by a few people. I respect your portfolio and believe it is a reasonable portfolio from a wise decision!

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Quote from: Vincom on March 15, 2024, 09:14:37 PM

Do you choose to invest in BTC or MSTR? Why?

Of course I will choose Bitcoin. I'm a crypto lover, I'm not a fan of stocks.
Even MSTR is great, it is not the same as Bitcoin. MSTR can be stock of one of the popular companies in the world, MicroStrategy. But it can't be as flexible as when we invest in Bitcoin. Analyzing the potential of MSTR will be also different from Bitcoin. Honestly, I'm not familiar with stocks, I'm familiar with crypto world. So, no doubt I will prefer BTC over MSTR.

Quote from: Vincom on March 15, 2024, 09:14:37 PM

Is an investment in MSTR safer than an investment in BTC?

Both have the risks. I don't really know MSTR but I think the risk will be the same as investing on most stocks of common companies. Investing in BTC can be riskier but I can deal with the risk in Bitcoin investment. Meanwhile I don't have an idea to deal with the risk on MSTR investment.

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Quote from: btc78 on March 16, 2024, 05:47:32 AM

I think both could definitely generate profits but it’s not exactly about that. Cryptocurrency and stocks are two different things and have different audiences. Some may even have invested in both. But bitcoin offers a different kind of utility when investing in it compared to stocks. For me right now at this point of my life, bitcoin seems to be the safest option and the most accessible one.

With bitcoin, there’s utility and function but with MSTR, aside from profit I don’t really see any point in investing in it.

If financial feasibility allows, both approaches will be incorporated into my strategy. MicroStrategy, a reputable company with a proven track record, prioritizes safeguarding its reputation. Moreover, they possess diverse investment opportunities beyond Bitcoin. With their capabilities, they can aptly make sound decisions for investors, provided they are inclined to do so. Opting for their services not only grants access to their expertise but also empowers investors to actively manage their portfolios at any given time.

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Quote from: Vincom on April 01, 2024, 08:38:41 PM

Quote from: Ayers on April 01, 2024, 07:03:21 AM

To be fair, when investing in bitcoin, we don't need to worry about the future of Coinbase or MicroStrategy, but we will need to pay attention to the future of bitcoin. Because the future of bitcoin has no 1000% guarantee that it will be absolutely safe and always bring us success, and it can be said that everything has risk. But because we hate centralization and when we invest in those companies, our assets will be controlled by others while bitcoin gives us privacy and full control. Therefore, choosing bitcoin will be more correct and safer.

Everyone has their own criteria for profit and risk, even decentralization. If you prioritize decentralization, you choose BTC because BTC is the most decentralized asset in the world. Those who want higher profits can choose COIN or MSTR if they really believe that these securities will increase in price more than BTC in the future. Traditional investors prefer the simplicity they are used to, and they choose spot BTC ETFs and COIN + MSTR.

I think we are different, and we will have different choices. I respect all choices because in the end, each investor will enjoy their own profits or losses.

Of course, everyone's investment taste is never the same and we need to respect each other's choices, not criticize other investments just because we don't choose them. Honestly, I'm still more focused on profit than decentralization or privacy because if I don't have the money then decentralization doesn't mean anything to me. But I still bet on bitcoin and believe it will grow better, faster and bring me greater profits than any other investment including stocks of large companies.

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Quote from: Ayers on April 01, 2024, 07:03:21 AM

To be fair, when investing in bitcoin, we don't need to worry about the future of Coinbase or MicroStrategy, but we will need to pay attention to the future of bitcoin. Because the future of bitcoin has no 1000% guarantee that it will be absolutely safe and always bring us success, and it can be said that everything has risk. But because we hate centralization and when we invest in those companies, our assets will be controlled by others while bitcoin gives us privacy and full control. Therefore, choosing bitcoin will be more correct and safer.

Everyone has their own criteria for profit and risk, even decentralization. If you prioritize decentralization, you choose BTC because BTC is the most decentralized asset in the world. Those who want higher profits can choose COIN or MSTR if they really believe that these securities will increase in price more than BTC in the future. Traditional investors prefer the simplicity they are used to, and they choose spot BTC ETFs and COIN + MSTR.

I think we are different, and we will have different choices. I respect all choices because in the end, each investor will enjoy their own profits or losses.

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Quote from: tranthidung on March 31, 2024, 10:24:57 PM

If you want more safety, invest in Bitcoin only and you don't have to mind about future of Coinbase or MicroStrategy. Not all their products will succeed like Coinbase spent massive budget to build their NFT marketplace which failed.

To be fair, when investing in bitcoin, we don't need to worry about the future of Coinbase or MicroStrategy, but we will need to pay attention to the future of bitcoin. Because the future of bitcoin has no 1000% guarantee that it will be absolutely safe and always bring us success, and it can be said that everything has risk. But because we hate centralization and when we invest in those companies, our assets will be controlled by others while bitcoin gives us privacy and full control. Therefore, choosing bitcoin will be more correct and safer.

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Firstly MSTR is simply business which would be finance based on the profit realised if the reverse is the case the business crashes. Investing and buying of her stock is way much risky than investing in Bitcoin which is decentralized and one how control over there investment.
Self-Custody is the only means one can use while investing in the cryptocurrency market not investing in third party system while would I want to invest in stocks owned by exchanges, Coinbase failed from the market after massive investment put in for there NFT , MSTR has good capital structure for her investors and is accumulating more Bitcoin, I think those that invest in MSTR are in for profit making over there stock in a shorter time range and careless over managing there portfolio themselves.

I would invest in Bitcoin not MSTR.

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If you're in this community then buying an ETF over actual BTC seems backwards. This was obviously targeted at the mainstream.

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Quote from: GreatArkansas on March 31, 2024, 09:21:50 PM

Now, MicroStrategy(MSTR) seems to become like COINBASE before, where COINBASE have these stocks while they are a cryptocurrency exchanges.
Before, a lot of people telling that why buy Coinbase stocks where you can buy Bitcoin instead as their stock price sometimes correlate with Bitcoin price.

Coinbase and MicroStrategy are companies with different products which can be related to Bitcoin or can be expanded to more than Bitcoin, like cryptocurrencies and other Technical products.

When you invest in stocks of Coinbase, MicroStrategy, you are investing in more than Bitcoin. You are taking bigger risk that those companies will continue their successful business and even have belief that they will expand their companies bigger and more successful.

If you want more safety, invest in Bitcoin only and you don't have to mind about future of Coinbase or MicroStrategy. Not all their products will succeed like Coinbase spent massive budget to build their NFT marketplace which failed.

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Now, MicroStrategy(MSTR) seems to become like COINBASE before, where COINBASE have these stocks while they are a cryptocurrency exchanges.
Before, a lot of people telling that why buy Coinbase stocks where you can buy Bitcoin instead as their stock price sometimes correlate with Bitcoin price.

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Quote from: Alana Arden on March 31, 2024, 10:10:09 AM

The difference is that Bitcoin is decentralized and not controlled by a single entity. Hence, it is best to invest safely in a Bitcoin and store it in a secure wallet.
On the other hand, although I have never invested in MSTR, after doing some research, I found out that MSTR is controlled by microstrategy and is not as decentralized as BTC. Investing in MSTR is suitable for those who fear managing their portfolio on their own. Moreover, MSTR has good management and is capable of generating higher returns, but none of us know how it will perform in the future.

So in this situation I cannot trust any third party. I like to keep my BTC in my wallet all the time.

MSTR is a listed stock, it is not decentralized. Decentralization is not a need for traditional investors, and they are also buying spot BTC ETFs instead of BTC.

As a person who cares about decentralization, you choose BTC. On the other hand, from an investment perspective, MSTR is making huge profits in BTC in the same period of time. I think each investor will have the most suitable choice: BTC, or MSTR, or BTC + MSTR

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Quote from: OgNasty on March 20, 2024, 02:02:56 PM

I think for the correct answer to this question you have to look no further than the CEO of MicroStrategy. Michael Saylor himself is dumping shares of MSTR as fast as he can personally and using his company to buy as much BTC as possible. If the guy running the company is selling MSTR and buying BTC, why on earth would you think it's a good idea to dump BTC to buy MSTR. You'd literally be going against the guy that you think is such a genius. My advice, sell your MSTR and buy BTC. I don't think Saylor is going to be able to keep doing debt offerings to stack BTC forever. At some point it will sting him, but probably not until 2026.

I just checked the result of this poll and out of 25 votes, 21 were for Bitcoin and zero for MSTR. It's very clear that people knows well that Bitcoin is the safest and wisest way to go for. Saylor might be a genius guy but he is not as reliable as Bitcoin. Microstrategy and Saylor no doubt has a lucrative portfolio but we don't know at what price and when they quit Bitcoin. Previously we saw Musk doing same thing. So that's why majority are with Bitcoin nor with any personality.

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I don't know MicroStrategy that much, I've read some but I will not take a risk to the things I don't know. So I will invest in Bitcoin all the way, ever since 2017 when I started here in forum. I bought some Bitcoin before and I want to buy again, I bought a lot of things back then and I don't regret selling it and will not hesitate to buy again.

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The difference is that Bitcoin is decentralized and not controlled by a single entity. Hence, it is best to invest safely in a Bitcoin and store it in a secure wallet.
On the other hand, although I have never invested in MSTR, after doing some research, I found out that MSTR is controlled by microstrategy and is not as decentralized as BTC. Investing in MSTR is suitable for those who fear managing their portfolio on their own. Moreover, MSTR has good management and is capable of generating higher returns, but none of us know how it will perform in the future.
So in this situation I cannot trust any third party. I like to keep my BTC in my wallet all the time.

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Quote from: Wind_FURY on March 17, 2024, 07:05:24 AM

Understandable, and there will be those critics that will say that MSTR is a "shitcoin" because "Why is Chad Saylor not doing stock buy-backs, but he's instead he's selling MSTR to buy Bitcoin"?

Those people don't understand that buying Bitcoin for MicroStrategy's vaults INCREASES the value of MSTR for the owners of MSTR stock. Increasing value for the holders of the stock is also in fact Michael Sayor's DUTY as the executve chairman.

You didn’t get my point I am afraid. If I was a MSTR investor, I would dump my MSTR shares the moment I heard Michael’s decision on buying btc. Like I said, MSTR is a software company. I don’t exactly know what kind of software company it is but I know that they should be making their money from making apps. Any other income they make will not be coming from their main business activity which is making apps.

TSLA is doing the same thing and it is concerning.

If they (TSLA and MSTR) want to be an investment company, they should either convert their company to an investment company or they should start another.

If I was a shareholder of KO, I would want my company to sell lots of soda and some junk food would be fine too. That's their job. They shouldn't be doing something else.

It is a bad sign for a business, it means they can't generate enough money from their main activities.

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It is impressive that out of 23 votes no one has chosen MSTR. Just because MSTR had increased 2x gain than Bitcoin did doesn’t mean I’d leave Bitcoin for it. Bitcoin is unique and with patience, you’ll eat some really fat bone. How much is MSTR today? Has it also done what Bitcoin has done this year? There are too many reasons to rather stick with Bitcoin. One of many is that it’s an asset for everyone.

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I trust bitcoin more than micro strategy so I would choose bitcoin in this case. Because I am a crypto currency investor and also in Micro Street which is currently such a hot topic only by investing in Bitcoin. If they change their decision in the future, there may not be so many discussions now. So I will always choose Bitcoin between the two options given by you and I don't have to open any account to invest here, no documents are required. Where else can I get better facilities than this.

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If you want to have someone manage your Bitcoin investment and try to guess the ups and downs of Bitcoin better than the marketplace, while purchasing them with debt when he thinks they are a value and then slice off a chunk of your investment as a management fee, then by all means, Microstrategy is the way to go!

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Quote from: Mate2237 on March 20, 2024, 04:16:51 PM

Op as you copied the sources of the information about the thread you would have copied the source of the thread as well. Where you copied the in thread. Because the author of the thread over there is KryptoBull in altcoinstalks and you username here is Vincom which is they are two different persons and not one. So you now caught with plagiarism because you didn't reference where the information is taken. Therefore I will like livesmayfamilis and others to come cross check the two threads.

Please check the time and read the Note section in AltcoinsTalks's topic, you will get the answer

Quote from: coolcoinz on March 20, 2024, 04:47:28 PM

I've always seen buying altcoins and stocks of cryto companies like exchanges and mining farms as adding another layer onto your bitcoin investment. By doing so you're really buying bitcoin, just with another multiplier on top of it that will lose value if the underlying asset (bitcoin) loses value, but can also lose value by itself, for instance if someone happens to the person behind it.
Let's say you have Coinbase or Microstrategy stock and the CEO gets abducted, or arrested, or is killed in an accident, the stock will plummet. Why would you need that layer of risk on top of your bitcoin?
What if bitcoin crashes? These stocks will also crash, so you don't have any immunity from bitcoin dumps, like you would have if you owned real estate or gold.

Thank you for your perspective on BTC-based stocks as a risk layer for BTC, it is really interesting. We can view them as a type of leveraged asset: they increase in price better than BTC and decrease in price worse than BTC. As with any asset or investment instrument: profit comes with risk.

Some investors will want to choose only BTC, while investors who accept more risk can choose BTC-based stocks with the expectation of higher returns. From the perspective of diversifying the portfolio to reduce risk, I think investors also have the option to invest in both BTC and BTC-based stocks.

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