The bottom will not be in until the S&P bottom is in...hint, it isn't.I would say determine what amount you want to get in and slowly add and spread buys over the next 6-12months. Very hard to time bottoms and being new you definitely will not be able too. I would stick with majority BTC and some eth. Spend time really learning about what you are investing in. Happy to send some resources
Historically the rates are still near all time lows. We have a warped perspective of how things should be based on the last 15-20 years.As much as I like to disagree with you, I think you summed up everything right there. The next question is at what point that happens. With corporate America hooked on cheap debt, rates can't go up that much without everything falling apart. So then the power of the fed is actually very limited, if they can't contain inflation with a few little rate hikes. Once it gets past them, then we are in uncharted territory, where the only way to tame inflation is to nuke the economy with mass bankruptcies.
I agree, a lot of it depends on what the Fed decides to do as far as timing. No rush to get into anything right nowThe bottom will not be in until the S&P bottom is in...hint, it isn't.
Looks like it's in the process of a dead cat bounce most likely.
The problem with this is if we get to any sort of historical norm in interests rates. All assets tied to cheap debt take a complete nosedive, mass bankruptcies of personal, corporate and govts, pension funds go belly up, max layoffs, tax receipts dry up etc Going to be an interesting decade..Historically the rates are still near all time lows. We have a warped perspective of how things should be based on the last 15-20 years.
Mortgage rates in the 15-20+% range and car loans in the 14-17+% range were the norm.
Yeah prices were a lot cheaper then but people also made far less as well
The "pivot" is going to be central banks and governments convincing the masses CBDC's are the only way to save the worldReally no good options, the can has been kicked so far down the road for so long there really isn't a viable option. Attempt to save the currency and get inflation under control all markets completely meltdown. Attempt to save the markets and we potentially get hyper inflation. If I had to bet, at some point they will pivot since they most likely will see QE as the path of least resistance. Markets crashing cause so many issues with pensions, tax generation, etc
That definitely is coming, just not sure what time frame that will be, could be a couple of years. They very well may pivot on rates and QE before hand to try and keep the system alive before a CBDC rollout. Besides a higher level of control, a CBDC doesn't solve all the issues out there and that continue to develop like supply chain disruptions, inflation and layoffs. Central banks and govts going to have massive credibility issuesThe "pivot" is going to be central banks and governments convincing the masses CBDC's are the only way to save the world
You speak like they already don'tCentral banks and govts going to have massive credibility issues
Of course they don't by some to an extent but masses still use it, including yourself. Everyone still transacts and uses their currency in western nations. If there is a currency collapse or hyper inflation it will get to a point where people do not want to accept it for goods and services, wages etc. We are not there yet, although the percentage of the population is realizing it. It comes in stages. When they roll out a new system if it is rejected by the masses it will not work. That is why they often have to go to some sort of gold standard to instill confidence.You speak like they already don't
I am in the UK tensions are rising rapidly against our corrupt fraudulent government i think we see rioting next here for sure and i can imagine the climate won't be much different in the states
Human nature is always the same, politicians and central banks will inevitably always try to do what is best for them. This is one of the reasons I am a supporter of bitcoin. Nobody can change the rules. Even when on the gold standard, the gold is stored in a centralized place usually by the people who eventually corrupt the systemFirst gold backed digital currencies, then the ole' switch to fiat backed.
Let's say you are the dictator of a country and control everything. What is your motivation to allow crypto to exist? It cheats you out of the sweet deal of controlling your country's currency. Why would any government give up that privilege?Human nature is always the same, politicians and central banks will inevitably always try to do what is best for them. This is one of the reasons I am a supporter of bitcoin. Nobody can change the rules. Even when on the gold standard, the gold is stored in a centralized place usually by the people who eventually corrupt the system
I'm sure some countries will try to ban it as some have, some will embrace it. Here in lies the problem, it would be similar to trying to ban the internet. As a country you would be left behind and all that capital and brain power would go to another country. Not only would top talent citizens leave they would be leaving trillions in tax revenue on the table. It has already been deemed as private property and free speech by the courts. Bitcoin is going to treated like a commodity. If they were going to ban they would have had to do it years ago. It is too decentralized and entrenched now with citizens, corporations and politicians who have a highly vested interest to defend it. The only way you could truly get rid of it is turn off the internet to world forever. We have never had an asset so portable before, you can memorize you wallet passcode and have billions, making it very easy to leave with your wealth. As opposed say stocks or real estate where they can freeze your accounts. As far as Bitcoin goes, it has been made very clear in Western countries it will be embraced. If they don't want it to be used a currency pretty easy to do, just leave the current tax structure where any transaction is a taxable event. Bitcoin and the rest of crypto are two completely different assets and will be treated that way.Let's say you are the dictator of a country and control everything. What is your motivation to allow crypto to exist? It cheats you out of the sweet deal of controlling your country's currency. Why would any government give up that privilege?
Nah, you said the same at 3k too lol I have a lot more cash ready this time aroundSell, Mortimer, sell!
This thread was started in 2021 and btc hasn't been 3k since 2018. It does take a lot of humility to beg people to sell the ponzi scheme you have been selling, so at least good for you in that regard.Nah, you said the same at 3k too lol I have a lot more cash ready this time around
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Yes, we had this same exact conversation back then, you even said that exact phrase. Just takes time, consistency and patience. Here is the thread to jog your memory.This thread was started in 2021 and btc hasn't been 3k since 2018. It does take a lot of humility to beg people to sell the ponzi scheme you have been selling, so at least good for you in that regard.
No, it just takes an industry purchasing all of the politicians who might regulate it. That's why this stupidity has been allowed to exist this long, blatant corruption.Just takes time, consistency and patience.
Please show me where I said all these small cap alt coins and meme coins weren't a scam. You can't, I have always said that most were complete garbage and stay away. My message has been consistent, stick with bitcoin and if you want to speculate on defi/smart contracts you can do some ETH too. Dollar cost average and don't expect to get rich overnight. 99% of crypto out there is at best highly speculative tech but the majority were scams/money grabs.No, it just takes an industry purchasing all of the politicians who might regulate it. That's why this stupidity has been allowed to exist this long, blatant corruption.
Robert Reich wrote a recent article about. He points out that Bill Clinton cooperating with Republicans to end glass steagall paved the way for everyone to get screwed on crypto
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The Crypto Crash: all Ponzi schemes topple eventually | Robert Reich
We’re back to the wild west finances of the 1920s as the crypto industry pours huge money into political campaignswww.theguardian.com
At least you can admit now that crypto is a scam, except for the one you own, right? You changed your tune about all the others, but you promise this time that you won't reverse course again. You could have a future in politics, man.
Bitcoin has gone through these cycles many times over and over, you could of said the same thing each time. However each cycle adds to the growing base of people who understand it and realize the value prop and hold/accumulate. All metrics show this trend, can't really dispute the numbers. Price in the short term is one of the least important metrics. Like all networks the value grows as more people participate. Until there is mass adoption, there are going to be these cycles and those that don't understand it or took on too much leverage will get washed out. Then a base forms and goes through another growth trend. This is how free markets actually work and it is healthy long term.The technicals and economics of bitcoin can be argued all day long
A lot are sold on it being the future , i'm not sure but whatever
However nobody can deny bitcoin relies on a lot of speculation and positive sentiment from it's holders
And this is a factor i think a lot are forgetting...... you have a lot of investors and even organisations who were sold into bitcoin at 40,50,60K
They are currently staring at massive losses in the face of inflation and a looming recession two things crypto was heralded as being a safe haven AGAINST last year
Now its all very well for those who bought it at under 10K and to some extent under 20K to say ok well just buckle up and enjoy the ride
But the fact is the mugs who have bought in at 50-60K are now starting to realise they've been sold down the river
How exactly do you propose bitcoin regains the trust of the market to be able to gain the kind of upward momentum required to move it back unto 60K ? i just can't fathom what catalyst could possibly trigger it
We will literally never see another unicorn event in our lifetimes where central banks around the world pump billions of fake money into the system ?
I'm sorry but the only way i see bitcoin and crypto going is down to nothing.