BTC

WorkerPlayful4192

OP, may I ask what time take you to reach 0.1 BTC with DCA?

jkl2035

Same here - feels like 2016 BTC

Mammon84

Not hard at all in general. But with crypto, we see a lot of Alts doing very well 1 cycle and then die off the next cycle -> so we learn. And yes BTC can also die off at anytime

PrimaryHuckleberry11

That is true. But you firstly need to somehow have BTC on those 2 addresses you mentioned in your example. And most probably that would go from your another wallet’s address - so your history is essentially revealed or you get it from CEX which you likely don’t want to do. I am not saying this design of BTC is flawed it’s simply designed this way, but truth is also you cannot get real privacy with it not even if you use methods you mentioned. Maybe mixers would help but then you are risking you’ll be flagged and will have problems with CEXes etc

CoolJoeLiam

Regarding margin call. Any business, even a multi sig secure one does built a reputation on trust. It it sets up “predatory” practices with liquidating people it won’t stay in business long imo. Here’s where I got the 3 margin call info: https://docs.firefish.io/faq/borrowing/collateral#what-is-a-margin-call As for high APR still on BTC as collateral, I agree with those who argue that we are super early. So probably not a good time to borrow a lot, but testing out various systems for research is how I like to stay current on BTC tech. 

RamoneBolivarSanchez

Ive had gold for 15+ years and BTC for 8+ years. Once again, you look like a fucking loser crying here over whatever you’re crying about 😂

cdog_IlIlIlIlIlIl

The LLM was literally instructed to post pro BTC posts https://x.com/i/status/2017332568257921029

balaena7

I don't get the ADA hate at all... it seems Cardano is the only project with real use cases while keeping the crypto spirit: store of value (finite supply), focus on decentralization (unlike SOL), identity management, supply chain management, focus on integration into corporate structure, and a visionary CEO... seems like a very solid tech startup to me... best pick after BTC and ETH, imo

DryMyBottom

$90k BTC is the new $100k BTC

EcstaticCell1511

It custodies BTC for some of the major asset managers such as black rock. Imo coinbase is the safest of exchanges to hold bitcoin in. Of course nothing safer than hardware wallet.

leakyarse

Yes I live in Australia and purchased from an Australian exchange in Australian dollars. Most countries outside of the USA purchase BTC in the currency they are paid in not USD.

ToInfinityAndAbove

Selling BTC to buy that shitty ultra processed food should be a crime

need-not-worry

No one cares. Same can apply to NVDA stock or gold or real assets. What makes BTC so special? May it's the cult like followers that makes people hate it...?

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Berg_turdler

Id withdraw my super long before then to dump into BTC, I have all the paperwork for a SMSF ready to go. I reckon $80kaud is my number

Aurorion

Not sure how long you have been at this, but trying to pick the bottom rarely works. In 2022, I kept on buying regularly, but I distinctly remember keeping aside a large sum to deploy in BTC at below $10K. It never did.

Prestigious-Heat295

42, retired, not on account of BTC. Some college and a degree. Never worked in that line anyway. Hold BTC because I need the excitement in my life. Too emotional to deal with alts.

userxtrustno1

When you're in doubt, zoom out, and buy more BTC.

Available_Win5204

Yea dude you're not a sucker for making other people billions by hyping their bags, you're some jacked stoic guy holding your .01 BTC. Get over yourself.

aluculef

I am not gonna like it doesn't look tasty, but as long as you are happy and BTC was involved, all good brother. Enjoy

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Comfortable-Half5165

For high-volatility crypto, the key is risk management over timing: small positions, diversification (BTC, ETH, maybe RYO), and clear entry/exit rules. Protect capital first, ride moves second.

ThreeTonChonker

It will flow to whatever sector has the most/best opportunity. If BTC rockets to $200k then people will buy more property. Then property rises too high so BTC at $200k looks like a bargain. That’s how this works.

balls2hairy

"BTC sharply down on this news" lol

biolox

Fuck Saylor. Launch him into the sun. BTC needs no humans.

marviano_

Maybe u are buying too much on ATH, so it feels like its impossible to average down by DCA... Personally i DCA BTC for $10 every week regardless of the price, and $50 every level. Every level means like every its going down from 100k to 95k, etc... its highly personal based on ur own strat

Suitable_Word_739

Ever heard of Baancoin.com for buying a home, for example? There's many more things you can buy in the real world with BTC than you might think. 😏

ThreeTonChonker

Haha no. That’s not how it works. Gold is a safe asset. When rates were up and people didn’t trust the dollar, they turned to gold. Now gold is dumping because people don’t need safety if the rates are going down, they need as much cheap money as possible to invest in assets like BTC, stocks, property, etc. The assumption is assets will be worth more and the dollar will be worth less. Precious metals only spike when the dollar isn’t trusted and there’s no liquidity due to high rates. Get out of precious metals now unless you’re okay with the price from 2023.

skyhermit

Don't. I have learned my lesson. If BTC goes up, they won't thank you. But if it goes down, they will blame you

Casp3r_ghOst

More volatile than BTC lol

ThreeTonChonker

BTC and the S&P 500 follow liquidity. Rates drop, liquidity goes up, gold goes down. People still won’t trust the dollar with Trump in office so they will turn to assets like BTC, property, etc.

sk8trix

I wouldn't spend my BTC on absolutely anything. Other Alt coins yes but not BTC

BlackberryPi7

That's wishful thinking of you think BTC won't crash hard

Shikamaru1389

You should have donated to me lol joking I think that 0.000012BTC. Enjoy good will hunting I have never seen processed cheese that like what is that.

Sunnyjim333

If you use leverage, that is bad. People that don't just HODL and most likely buy more. BTC is on sale now.

ThreeTonChonker

Gold is crashing and with the new fed chair it’ll probably return to pre 2023 numbers. Powell was around to make the boomers happy. The liquidity will lead to a bull run for BTC.

CizzGotRizz

I used my BTC to buy the Switch 2 haha. it was an elite move imo 😎

SM-

BTC and SOL are recovering nicely, but what’s going on with XRP and ETH? They’re lagging behind.

ThreeTonChonker

Gold and silver will no longer be propped up by Powell and his refusal to cut rates. Both are going to crash to pre 2023 numbers. BTC will go on a bull run with all the liquidity. Watch.

ThreeTonChonker

Gold and silver are about to crash harder than BTC has ever crashed. Let’s talk about that instead.

ThreeTonChonker

Gold and silver are about to crash harder than any asset has ever crashed. I’d say BTC is doing great.

jongolfpro

Thinking about a home equity line so I can buy the dip! Even if it goes to the $70k range BTC is so undervalued right now. Give a year.

winterborne1

I remember buying pasta at a place in LA with Bitcoin many years ago when Bitcoin businesses were a special and rare thing. That meal cost me 0.43 BTC

Osedo30

Just focus on the top coins. Majority BTC ( DCA from now, every top is a future bottom) . Then ETH or solana. Take your time to research other coins if you want more risk

devCheckingIn

I'm leaning against the idea. I think gold and silver get bids again next week because the fundamentals driving the price surge haven't changed much. BTC, on the other hand, seems to continue in a bearish pattern with no retail interest and now waning institutional interest as well. Worse, there is still no new compelling reason to own BTC now that all the old stories have fallen apart.

Few_Dragonfly3342

That's $300 right there when BTC reaches $1 million.

CantStopAddicted2

Do more research Red Candles dont make DCA harder it makes it easier and more worth it. DCA is most stress free way to invest. DCA what u can afford to spend. If BTC goes down u simply can afford more BTC if u truly Believe and understand Bitcoin you will realize it's volatility is a gift. Don't spend money u need for bills this month. That is just Gambling, not investing.

adheretohospitality

The Federal Reserve could go to a BTC (or back to gold) standard. Highly unlikely but saying they have nothing to do with BTC when they could in theory do something

PredaLarr

Let’s go! After fees, what was your total cost for that meal vs what you would have paid in USD? And what exchange did you use to convert into USD? I think the BTC community needs to start normalizing using sats for transactions. It’s not as simple as it needs to be today but I love you did this.

TheRealTheory001

You're being vague with terms that are not commonly spoken about so no I don't fully understand you. I've never heard anybody say Bitcoin is a USD store of value. Obviously we are the primary global economy so that's true for everything. Bitcoin is spoken about as a store of value theoretically, not as a us dollar store of value. I call BS on you saying it's tied to the US Dollar. A store of value means when the dollar goes down your asset stays steady or increases. Not claiming BTC has fulfilled that promise but that is what people are trading it for and investing.

Free-War-1234

Sold BTC to buy 2 platter full of bubble guts🤣

Fabtacular1

Things are gonna go way deeper than this. You have no idea what bottom is gonna be if you think this is what panic looks like. You wanted institutional money and casuals investing their 401k money? Just wait until they start dumping as the AI bubble bursts and the market starts crashing. For all the talk about BTC being a safe haven from the broader market, in fact it’s been down hard when general market sentiment dips. You’ll know we’re somewhere around the bottom when the mods pin a thread with links to suicide help resources at the top of the sub.

Resident-Election867

We still support BTC and AMERICA!!!

dylan6091

It's literally no different than if he never bought the BTC in the first place. Every dollar you spend on food is a dollar not spent on BTC. And yet, you gotta eat.

Darkpriest667

That is very kind of you to say but I'd let you know I'm pretty emotional and it's gotten the best of me at times. I sold in 2017-2018 at 8k and then at 4k I liquidated about 4 BTC at that price, let me tell you how shitty I felt about that when it spiked to 60k years later. I learned my lesson in that run, don't sell until you're ready to exit the market permanently. I may never sell the BTC I have now. It's willed to my niece, who stands to be the wealthiest person ever in my family tree. She's getting everything I ever made plus everything my brother made. She's an only child.

vestedredditor2034

I have no idea if this is correct or not, but 1) it sounds plausible, and 2) you write credibly, so I'm just going to go with it. And if true, it's impressive to see the intersection of pure technology driven revenue stream vs nature. BTC mining is so power intensive that it actually suffers due to the elements... Is their another pure tech application out there that has that same weakness? Interesting concepts, thank you for the write up.

Rare_Rich6713

If you want to DCA now is the time, if you still believe in the project go for it. I’m still holding SUI and XMN. All other alts are in BTC now.

88_Snackfire

Watch that sweet liquidity roll right into BTC! Kinda hope it doesnt yet though ive been enjoying buying at these prices

Strange_Hospital7878

To talking about the great BTC

TheRealTheory001

april to nov BTC/DXY was up 75%. There's no escaping a bear market in a bear market.

Bright-Brush5571

BTC not even double from its previous ATH. It was a bull run only for BTC but the 4 years cycle that you mean it might be over. That would be less stimulating for those institutions to make big money...their rule is not have any rule beside their ones. This is market manipulation, a total reset. But aftwards the real ones projects will skyrocket. Just wait for gold and silver to retrace again.

justcurious3287

I know to pour money into BTC when it’s this cheap, no doubt about that. I know the rules, and I know how to play the game. But it has been such a depressing start to 2026, and an even more depressing 2025. We need another bull market.

Johan_Laracoding

Its easy in hindsight to point out who has been missing out. Don't expect people like to hear an I-told you-so. You may still feel bullish and keep up the same recommendations. But past growth doesn't guarantee shit. People are right to doubt and hesitate. I've started investing in BTC in may 2025 and kept adding until december. And honestly, so far its hands down the worst performing investment I've ever made. On top of that, its quite likely we still have a 1+ year bear market ahead of us. Don't get me wrong, I'm not selling. I expect a break even within like a year. Maybe some growth in 2-3 years, but even then it's far from impressive compared against just about any other opportunity. I'm glad i spend some on property and some on a world ETF and regret putting even a portion in BTC.

AbraxasTuring

The Gavin Andreesen days of yore. Coulda, shoulda, woulda...and I'm still here in my cubicle remebering John Light's Buttonwwod meetups in SF when BTC was $13-32. "It'll go to $100!". Sigh.

hawkeye224

Let's hope so. I think if a solid rising "floor" can be maintained, the hedge theory may start looking more feasible. I think BTC may act in this two-fold way, with the floor acting like a hedge, and any volatile price action above that being more speculative. People don't see the floor most of the time, so it's easy for most to view BTC as purely speculative and dismiss it.

According-Rock-6855

BTC will pump, relax

Vegetable_Peanut2166

This is the part where you mine fiat and buy BTC.

xbriannova

Based on my analysis of Bitcoin prices, there is a rational argument for lower prices. For the lowest possible price, I use the 312 and 364 weeks moving average to estimate the value. Currently, those tools suggest a price of $42.4k to $48.2k, but that's assuming if prices crash immediately. Those values will keep increasing. If the MA trend continues constantly, it suggests a price of $52.2k to $59k. Of course, this is entirely theoretical. I might potentially ladder into Bitcoin as the price decreases to those level, just like how I laddered out of Bitcoin as its price surges towards $126k. And just like how I sold the rest of it close to those levels, I will buy a huge amount of BTC close to the bottom. There's more data, but I guess this is enough for now.

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Nick700

Pointless post, BTC will never go below 20k, pick a higher number instead of thinking about what to do in this fantasy scenario

JeremyLinForever

The paradox is people still think if Bitcoin as a scam because you (a pleb stacker with 0.00000001% of the entire Bitcoin supply) can somehow manage to get wealthier when you can convince them to buy 0.0000001 BTC today, despite the fact that Blackrock, Fidelity, massive Bitcoin treasury companies and every Bitcoin insitution in the world is accumulating Bitcoin at 20,000 - 100,000 coins every month. Somehow these people think you’re telling them to buy so you can make a dollar? 🤷‍♂️

sk8trix

We're on the way down right now dude just keep paying off your debt. In a few months BTC will be lower and you can buy when it's lower. Every single market cycle you hear the fanboys talk about BTC will never go down or it will go higher if you don't but today.....all bs, take care of debt and invest later when it goes down further

GBR2021

Of course, the guy who told you 'Cash is King' at $16k BTC and then was bearish all the way up to $120k

soldat21

I saw this faucet, at the time I think it was giving 3? 5? BTC, I actually completed the captcha challenge but didn’t know how to make a bitcoin wallet so just gave up…

Low_Abrocoma_1514

Why do I have the impression it is part of government plan to acquire BTC

th3t0ms

I sold everything.. just to buy more BTC!

Novel_Elk1559

Oh it is. It went down more than BTC has from it’s top. And its market cap is more than twice the size of btc. Thats insane.

GBR2021

Ah, the guy who told you 'Cash is King' at $16k BTC

PassiveBliss

Question is... why has BTC not moved?

ryoma-gerald

But you still have the same amount of BTC as before, so you lost nothing

the_hungry_goat

Selling BTC for $, £ or whatever fiat currency you use will lock in your 'loss rate' to whatever real inflation rate that currency has - somewhere around 8-10% (note, the 'official rate of inflation is cherry picked and misleadingly low). Most people prefer this - you roughly know the damage you are facing. At 8%, your money will halve in value in around 9 years. Barely noticeable. But you can plan for this knowing the downside is not volatile. It is my belief that everyone should really study what money is, what the properties of good money are, and why fiat money is fundamentally broken. This isn't an overnight thing and will take time, reading, and critical thinking. Once the penny drops you will look at hard money - of which Bitcoin is the best - differently.

enaud

Don’t worry, he’ll crash the USD soon, that’ll rebound BTC prices

Zestyclose-Echo838

Trump needed BTC. BTC never needs Trump.

DryMyBottom

we're going to have an interesting weekend ahead with BTC entering the green zone in a Friday night

Ok_Ball18

BTC has no intrinsic values and unlike stocks/mutual funds has no earnings. You make money only if a buyer is willing to pay more than what you did. It needs to keep attracting new buyers or else the Ponzi scheme will collapse. Hence articles like this pop up constantly.

namieorange

I mean, at least BTC you can wake up at 3am at the alarm of a crash and sell of you want with one click. Imagine those lines of people trying to get rid of their Kilograms of Silver next week

wetug

If BTC < 20k the world is likely ending and money can't help you no matter how much you have

bobijo33

We are in a bear market of course we are underperforming. BTC has been doing the same movements every 4 years. Just look at the charts and buy at the right time frames.

CantStopAddicted2

BTC isn't ment for today. It's for tomorrow. Investments and savings should be diffrent. If u truly feel like giving up now at the height of Inflation then I recommend some more research.

MtGloomy0420

If $BTC goes below $20, I’ll buy 20K of them.

Most-Being-7358

Sell if you absolutely need the money. But imagine if BTC goes to 250k, how much would you regret your choice?

Dru-P-Wiener

If you weren't prepared and aware of this common scenario, then you should never have invested in BTC.

Dismal-Birthday6081

If BTC goes under 20k then we have a much bigger problem than BTC price

partymsl

To put it into perspective, Gold moves the market cap of BTC in like one hour or even minutes.

OccasionalXerophile

There is only one: BTC

ImDoubleB

They are? Why is BTC hash rate falling then?

na3than

Other than knowing you had the keys to spend these inputs: 0.00004631 BTC @ bc1qa123[...] 0.00051300 BTC @ bc1qb234[...] what else does your friend know about your financial history? You know the blockchain can't see *wallets*, right? No one other than the wallet holder knows which addresses belong to which wallet.

RedRoryPS2

Saylor and his cronies are fucking the market with BTC dominance and BTC won't move until everything else does. The best thing we can hope for is a massive push down Strategy is forced to sell to create liquidity in the market

SHUT_DOWN_EVERYTHING

If it’s so independent why has it been moving in tandem with other asset classes? There used to be a time when BTC was independent. That time is long gone.

na3than

Let's say you send your friend ‎0.00053155 BTC from the following two UTXOs: 0.00004631 BTC @ bc1qa123[...] 0.00051300 BTC @ bc1qb234[...] and you receive 0.00002567 BTC in a new change address, bc1qc579[...], with the remaining 209 sats paid to the miner as a transaction fee. Where, among these four pieces of information, is your "entire financial history"?