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Omeri_AR

Hey everybody A question. I started taking crypto seriously by the end of last year. I was wondering if it is still worth investing in Btc. I normally invest around 200$/month. Into various coins but never into Btc. Cu its way high and my margin for profit will be slightly less. What would be your advice. I have invested in XRP, SOL, LINK, DOT(v les though), SUI (v less) and RENDER( I hold only 20 tokens).

ReverendAlSharkton

This sub has never been right about anything. All of its darlings have turned out to be shit. ERGO, ONE, ROSE, VET, DOT, etc. Sentiment here is the Jim Cramer of crypto. It was even late figuring out MOON was a scam although you could make an argument that the positive posts were astroturfed.

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biba8163

> Nobody knows Everything points to the 4-year having broken down. A lot of the Cycle Truisms failed to occur and broke down. - BTC never falls below previous ATH (fell well below $20K) - BTC will make new ATH 7-9+ months after halvening (BTC broke ATH pre-halvening and went like 30% above ATHs in the halvening year itself) - BTC did 150% in 2023 and 120% in 2024 in what was supposed to be a bear market The game changed: - Logically the impact of miners subsidies halvening should have very little impact now. - Many miners are not selling and some are actually borrowing to buy BTC - MSTR and BTC and ETFs have $190 Billion in BTC have changed 100% sentiment driven retail investing and capital flows into Altcoins I've been saying the cycle's have broken down since July last year while Alt investors keep moving the goal posts saying Alts will start mooning in December, January, February....Spring....EOY. > Exactly what is wrong? We are crabbing like we always do post-halving. (July 2024) > Agree to disagree. > - 2016 we crabbed at ~$600 range post halvening for months until EOY > - 2020 we crabbed at ~$10K range post halvening for months until EOY > - 2024 we hit ATH pre-halvening and we're starting to crab near ATHs https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1eellzp/daily_crypto_discussion_july_29_2024_gmt0/lfhdf1d/ > Noobs who weren't around in 2016 and 2020, you should know that 2024 looks very very different so far than at this time frame in 2016 and 2020. (Nov. 5, 2024) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1gkfvzs/bitcoin_price_crushing_altcoins_heading_into_us/lvlrry1/ > The market is changing: ETFs, MSTR, etc account for a lot of the inflows. This money is not going to leave BTC seeking greater return on Alts (Nov. 13, 2024) https://np.reddit.com/r/ethfinance/comments/1gq6ahm/daily_general_discussion_november_13_2024/lwymxl9/ > Each cycle is a bit different. Too many people are saying, just hold on to your coins, it's playing out exactly the same. (Nov. 13, 2024) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1gqexix/why_are_there_so_few_active_users_when_btc_is_at/lwxx36a/ > Be careful of people telling you this cycle is playing out exactly the same. ETFs, institutional and mainstream involvement, memecoins, L2 options and ETH competitors, it's very different (Nov. 19, 2024) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1gujmk1/daily_crypto_discussion_november_19_2024_gmt0/lxyt5pw/ In no cycle has BTC marketcap has BTC dominance gone up this much at this point when the Total Alt Coin Marketcap is actually down -30% from 4 years ago in the previous cycle. > *"Most altcoins barely even moved before Feb-march last cycle"* (January 2025) > If you only entered late last cycle, please don't make things up > - ETH reached ATH on January 25, 2021 last cycle > https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/l4bo67/eth_breaks_ath_of_1440/ > - ADA went from $0.05 in the summer of the halvening to $0.35 by that time last cycle > - BNB went from $15 range to $100 by that time last cycle > - DOT went from $5 in December to $16 by that time last cycle > - LTC went from ~$50 in late 2020 to $170 by that time last cycle > All while the halvening has been 1 month earlier this cycle so in terms of cycles we're in mid-Februrary already if you believe we are still having cycles https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1i7q0z8/daily_crypto_discussion_january_23_2025_gmt0/m8rj5qq/

biba8163

> They're not in your portfolio apparently. Not in your portfolio either > The sub being so bearish and anti ETH is the equivalent of Jim Cramer saying "ETH is dead and will never rally again". (ETH $3,300) https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1i9onyj/ethereum_primed_to_come_back_with_a_vengeance_in/m96hggi/ > This is why I want to load up on ETH now. People here have been shitting on ETH for over a month, and making fun of ETH holders...I haven't been able to get a good enough discount and I've been sitting here waiting for these last 3 weeks for a good dip that takes the price much lower than the usual near $3,300.(ETH $3,200) https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1i0snol/daily_crypto_discussion_january_14_2025_gmt0/m74lhkl/ > If you want cheap price, just buy ETH before it starts its bullrun. (ETH $3,360) https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1gw2efy/daily_crypto_discussion_november_21_2024_gmt0/ly7j8kk/?context=3 > With these prices already, things are getting clearer for 2025: > -ETH to $5K looks very realistic now. > -DOGE should easily get past $1 this time. > -SOL to $400 is too conservative. > -ADA could match its ATH. https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1goeu1f/daily_crypto_discussion_november_11_2024_gmt0/lwnpbmg/ > I started loading up on alts. I got just a few of the many that people here were shitting hard on: ETH, ADA, ATOM, DOT. (BTC $76K, ETH $3,100, ADA $0.50, ATOM $4.80, DOT $4.60) https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1gmwzf3/daily_crypto_discussion_november_9_2024_gmt0/lwbu2u2/

biba8163

> it is about where you enter and exit It's not. It's just a thing shitcoiners say. You can't really time buying near bottoms or selling near tops on pump and dump shitcoins. Shitcoiners are always circlejerking themselves off saying their Shitcoin is undervalued at prices that are higher 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 years ago than they are today. Shitcoiners always think their Shitcoin is undervalued and always losing. Then they make up fictional stories about how they bought the bottoms and sold the tops and outperformed BTC. It's more about holding the right asset, BTC. Forget the losses, now calculate the opportunity cost of not holding BTC instead. > Polkadot (DOT) is incredibly undervalued. Tomorrow, its first parachain becomes tradeable! Five chains launching on it this month. (Lower today than 3 years ago at $24) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/rzx79w/polkadot_dot_is_incredibly_undervalued_tomorrow/ > Cardano's at its most undervalued price in almost 2 years, data shows (Lower today than 3 years ago at $1.15) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/sp2rch/cardanos_at_its_most_undervalued_price_in_almost/ > Chainlink is grossly undervalued and It will outperform others (Lower today than 4 years ago at $27) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/q4sl06/chainlink_is_grossly_undervalued_and_it_will/ > MATIC is the most undervalued project considering it’s performance (Lower today than 4 years ago at $1.15) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pyttnp/matic_is_the_most_undervalued_project_considering/ > Why is Litecoin so undervalued in price? (Lower today than 4 years ago at $240) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/mx5eht/why_is_litecoin_so_undervalued_in_price_read_op/ > VeChain most undervalued coin? (Lower today than 7 years ago at $0.034 ) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/7nsm6d/vechain_most_undervalued_coin/ > Why I feel that Crypto.com (CRO) is undervalued and you should buy now (Lower today than 4 years ago at $0.19) https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/q9rty0/why_i_feel_that_cryptocom_cro_is_un

sinan-aydin

for a 20 year horizon besides BTC I’d focus on coins with strong utility and adoption potential. My top 5 would be: ETH dominant smart contract platform DOT interoperability LINK oracle infrastructure ATOM cross chain future and AR permanent data storage These projects address real world needs and have strong developer ecosystems.

itswayne09

It's strange to see major upgrades not reflected in the price. Is the market sleeping on DOT, or could this be an early signal of something else to come? Might be worth keeping a closer eye on this.

Suspicious_Nature329

I think the parachains were a big draw in terms of promised interoperability and value proposition. Although some succeeded, the system itself failed most investors. It was a risk that built the coffin that DOT has to now escape.

Mister_Way

DOT is so fetch, though

brandon0809

If you want to invest in DOT you should be looking at Kusama

Secret-Tackle8040

DOT is what you call a "ghost chain". Remember the simpsons episode with an escalator to nowhere? That's basically DOT.

Hot_Vermicelli5957

Indeed as you said DOT price has had a different reaction, in fact not all alts are at the same "phase of the cycle" or, not on the same price sequence, and DOT has just recently done what it needed to, in its trend. It finally made a new low and re achieved the previous level. As long as it keeps holding higher lows it should target the red zone, It should not lose green zone for this sequence to be valid, if it gets to red zone it may continue for new local high. Eventually over time most good cryptos historically make a new ATH so why not DOT? I dont know much of fundamentals but the price action is giving the opportunity [https://www.tradingview.com/x/jc9BPiVC/](https://www.tradingview.com/x/jc9BPiVC/)

manifestDensity

Stop trying to make DOT happen

Tiny_Kangaroo

Fundamentals don't matter. DOT has zero marketing going on and therefore the price hasn't moved much.

Muted-Nothing7532

Thanks for your honest take – I get where you’re coming from, a lot of people feel disappointed with how things have played out since the parachain hype. That said, not all parachains have failed. Projects like Moonbeam, Astar, and HydraDX are still building and have active ecosystems. Sure, some underdelivered or lost traction, but that’s not unique to Polkadot – it happens in every chain. DOT may not have lived up to its price hype, but tech-wise it’s still one of the more innovative networks out there: shared security, cross-chain messaging (XCM), and now OpenGov. The problem is more visibility and messaging, not fundamentals. I’m just genuinely curious if the community and ecosystem can turn that around – or if it’s really just too late.

Muted-Nothing7532

Why do u think DOT is done and that it is only a another „ trash coin“?

Gullible-Tie7535

DOT is done, it’s over, just another trash coin

4TH3MON3Y

Polkadot bleibt ein faszinierender, aber zutiefst technokratischer Ansatz für ein neues Internet. Der Anspruch ist hoch, die Umsetzung schwer verdaulich, das Narrativ unklar. Während Ethereum, Solana oder neue modulare Architekturen (Celestia, EigenLayer) mit Usecases, Nutzern und Adoption punkten, bleibt DOT ein „Framework für Frameworks“, das in sich selbst kreist. DOT hat die Technik – aber (noch) keinen Platz im Leben echter Nutzer.

VagueRumi

DOT. In 20 years this might be in top 5 in mcap. Never underestimate gavin wood.

WreckinRich

I was considering staking some DOT for 5 years but it's quite possible that none of these coins could be around in 20. In 20 years, I hope to see a whole different landscape.

Embarrassed-Web3

Investing in crypto can be volatile. Considering your background in S&P and Treasuries, you might want to diversify your portfolio with a mix of established players and some higher-risk options. You could consider allocating a portion to BTC and ETH, given their market presence. If you're looking for higher returns, you might explore other cryptos like SOL, DOT, or even some promising altcoins.

Embarrassed-Web3

Imo besides BTC some potential long term holds could be ETH,SOL,DOT,ADA,LINK

Zealousideal_Rain_79

DOT

Due-Candy-8929

I like to diversify, alts I have include XRP XLM HBAR LINK SUI ADA ALGO DOT FLR ETH… been holding most over a year now

Due-Candy-8929

You do you, but I’m happy avoiding leverage + memes, been buying XRP XLM HBAR LINK SUI ADA DOT FLR ALGO ETH - happy just buying and holding til its worth selling - pick up more in the corrections

Dragon_slayer1994

Meh they don't seem overly promising projects at the moment. POL used to be promising but has done next to nothing over the past 2 years. ATOM I don't follow too closely but don't think they're really getting up to much.. DOT would be the one out of these 3 I have the most hope for. But it is crypto, which means basically anything in the mid to high cap range has decent probability of doing irrational things so they all very well could explode during the next alt season

Due-Candy-8929

I have seen at least 3 of these posts over the last few days 🤔 diversify, research, don't fomo in or panic sell out, wise to stay away from memes / leverage / telegram... Personally my favourites are XRP XLM HBAR SUI LINK ETH ALGO DOT ADA FLR

Consistent_Many_1858

Most Alts will not make their ATH. I'm holding a few of these. ADA, ERGO, FLUX, DOT, and ATOM. I think these are dead shitcoins now.

Dragon_slayer1994

As a fellow ATOM, DOT and POL holder, I regret buying these lol. I'm too damn stubborn to sell though.

AnoAnoSaPwet

Depends on what you can afford? Generally I'd recommend users to invest in anything that's still active that "has, is working towards, or develops" smart contracts.  My favorites are ADA, ATOM, DOT, ALGO, POL.  All still relatively cheap, with the exception of ADA.  It also doesn't hurt to buy a small amount of let's say LTC/XMR/BCH (alternative Proof of Work cryptocurrencies that are still around, because you can buy whole coins right now).  You never know? I remember when Ethereum was like $8 and look at it now. 

NoCaptain9675

I’d feel relatively comfortable holding BTC and ETH long-term due to their established networks and adoption. SOL’s scalability and XRP’s focus on cross-border payments have potential, but regulatory risks linger. I might consider adding LINK or DOT for diversified exposure to decentralized infrastructure and interoperability.

Due-Candy-8929

My top coins are XRP XLM SUI ADA ETH LINK HBAR DOT ALGO FLR

biba8163

> you couldn't scroll one comment...I don't even know what point you are trying to make here. You're comments are all over the place showing you lost money or got scammed on one shitcoin after another. My point is that you're basically a shitcoin tourist, visiting scam destinations, losing your money and then claiming you made off like a bandit after some shitcoin pumps, saying I told you so. > *"Is LRC worth buying still?"* > Nah. Too much risk for too little reward. **A lot of better stuff to invest into. LUNA, FTM, DOT, SOL, MATIC** etc. Hell, even just BTC. https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/s84kul/daily_discussion_january_20_2022_gmt0/htiwfpa/ > Can't believe I missed Luna at $63. Fuck me. https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/s05h6y/daily_discussion_january_10_2022_gmt0/hs039za/ > SOL, DOT, Matic or FTM. Though FTM might be a bit overbought at the moment. I'm dumb and this isn't advice. https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/s46hnr/daily_discussion_january_15_2022_gmt0/hsp9s3p/ > Bought my first sol at 200. 🤡 https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/spkjnk/daily_discussion_february_11_2022_gmt0/hwjmgrd/ > Shorted Sol at 34.88. Closed my position at $32.16. Fuck me. https://old.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/yp9scs/ftx_token_ftt_just_dumped_25_400_million_in/ivi7gj2/

Amddiffynnydd

TL;DR: Respect BTC. Hold some. But if you're still trying to build wealth, it’s worth looking where the next $1 opportunity is — not where it used to be? What I am missing ? If the SEC makes Altcoins a commodity, life ETFs ? Like they have with bitcoin - what i am missing I wrote this early in another post but just applicable for this too - - Absolutely fair points — but here’s why I’m not going all-in on BTC right now, even though I respect what it's achieved. Yes, hindsight is 20/20 — but foresight is what I care about now. Saying “I wish I bought at $1” misses a deeper truth: Bitcoin’s best asymmetric returns are likely behind us? That’s not FUD 9 Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.) — that’s just maths. I’m holding BTC (about £7k worth), and I believe it still has upside — but for my personal goal (a £200k house), it’s no longer the most efficient vehicle? To get there, BTC would need to hit £2.2 million per coin. Current analyst tops? \~£300k max by 2030. Why I’m diversifying beyond Bitcoin: ETH just got its ETF approved. It’s following the same institutional path BTC did — but its utility, fee burn, and smart-contract backbone give it more use cases. ETH still has room to 5–10×, while BTC’s size makes that harder. I’ve also built a small basket of SEC-pipeline coins (AVAX, DOT, SOL, XRP, HBAR, etc.) — tiny market caps, real tech, and now in line for ETF-level attention. A single 10–20× here would do more for my deposit than BTC doubling again. I know the risks — alt-coins swing harder. But I’m only allocating what I’m okay seeing swing. I’m not trying to time the market, either — just positioning for the kind of asymmetric returns BTC used to offer. My take: Bitcoin isn’t dead — but it’s maturing. It’s gone from punk rock to blue-chip. From “what is this magic internet money?” to “regulated ETF in BlackRock’s portfolio.” That’s a win. But it also means the window for 100× gains has narrowed. So yes, I’m still stacking — just not only Bitcoin. I'm building something real with a diversified strategy based on risk, upside, and timing — because my regret wouldn’t be missing Bitcoin at $1… it would be missing my house at £200k.

Due-Candy-8929

As someone who took that higher risk over the last 1.5 years it’s been my best performer - currently holding XRP XLM HBAR LINK SUI DOT FLR ALGO ADA ETH

No-Pipe-6941

Looks good, but cut DOT for more link

Amddiffynnydd

I wrote this early in another post but just applicable for this too - - Absolutely fair points — but here’s why I’m not going all-in on BTC right now, even though I respect what it's achieved. Yes, hindsight is 20/20 — but foresight is what I care about now. Saying “I wish I bought at $1” misses a deeper truth: Bitcoin’s best asymmetric returns are likely behind us? That’s not FUD — that’s just maths. I’m holding BTC (about £7k worth), and I believe it still has upside — but for my personal goal (a £200k house deposit), it’s no longer the most efficient vehicle? To get there, BTC would need to hit £2.2 million per coin. Current analyst tops? \~£300k max by 2030. Why I’m diversifying beyond Bitcoin: ETH just got its ETF approved. It’s following the same institutional path BTC did — but its utility, fee burn, and smart-contract backbone give it more use cases. ETH still has room to 5–10×, while BTC’s size makes that harder. I’ve also built a small basket of SEC-pipeline coins (AVAX, DOT, SOL, HBAR, etc.) — tiny market caps, real tech, and now in line for ETF-level attention. A single 10–20× here would do more for my deposit than BTC doubling again. I know the risks — alt-coins swing harder. But I’m only allocating what I’m okay seeing swing. I’m not trying to time the market, either — just positioning for the kind of asymmetric returns BTC used to offer. My take: Bitcoin isn’t dead — but it’s maturing. It’s gone from punk rock to blue-chip. From “what is this magic internet money?” to “regulated ETF in BlackRock’s portfolio.” That’s a win. But it also means the window for 100× gains has narrowed. So yes, I’m still stacking — just not only Bitcoin. I'm building something real with a diversified strategy based on risk, upside, and timing — because my regret wouldn’t be missing Bitcoin at $1… it would be missing my house at £200k. TL;DR: Respect BTC. Hold some. But if you're still trying to build wealth, it’s worth looking where the next $1 opportunity is — not where it used to be? What I am missing ?

Suspicious_Nature329

Staking like this is inflationary, so it means new users or buyers are needed for the price to sustain. The staking floor on DOT has kept rising. You could get similar results liquidity providing, where you make more but its value decreases. If you want to do something like this, I think ATOM and OSMOSIS are more interoperable and easier to use, whereas DOT feels like an island at times. I’ve explored and invested in both ecosystems, and the only reason I’m out of OSMOSIS now is Do Kwon. The reason I am out of DOT is because parachains flopped and the loop I mentioned: needs new users to hold price against staking, but not new user friendly.

KateR_H0l1day

I think HBAR. LDO are good plays. I also like AVAX DOT/KSM

-AgitoMakishima-

Polkadot! Massive changes and development happening in the DOT ecosystem.

homerdickens

ADA, AVAX, DOT, ALGO, VET, NEAR. these are your apple, microsoft and teslas! cant go wrong witj

homerdickens

absolutely!!!! genius move buddy! make sure you buy my coins too ok? ADA, AVAX, DOT, ALGO, VET, NEAR, ACH

Due-Candy-8929

I have been buying ETH over the last few weeks while sentiment was in the gutter... 30K is pretty bold though.. tbh I would diversify it across a few alts... I hold ETH XRP XLM HBAR LINK SUI ADA ALGO DOT FLR... expecting ETH and XRP to do really well and are fairly safe bets... however some of those smaller caps may outperform them and see higher % gains! But also... be prepared to take profits!

Zealousideal_Rain_79

EGLD and DOT lol

Rory_1354

Tech means jack shit.. Look at DOT

Zealousideal_Rain_79

DOT

doyzer9

There is no such thing as a safe investment in crypto. Start with the safest coins, BTC, ETH, stablecoins, BNB, DOT. Say 80% and then maybe 20% on higher risk coins. DYOR, nearly every promotion or crypto post is biased. No one knows what is going to happen, do not believe all the hype and sponsored advertising. Don't buy in a bull run, patience and timing is everything. It takes years to understand the patterns of rise and fall in crypto. Buy this crypto now and make 100x are all BS. Read, research and know the risks, and I repeat, do not believe or fall for the hype. GOOD LUCK. I love and I am invested in Kaspa as quite a new crypto. But I bought high and it dropped by 40% (Trumps tariffs, stock market drops, Ukraine war and many other economic factors). It has started to recover but DYOR kaspa.org might be worth a punt as part of your 20% portfolio. 👍

jwz9904

even DOT will have a chance then

OneEntrepreneur3047

SOL, ADA, LUNA, DOT, AVAX, DOGE, BNB all saw over 2.5x in a few months in 2021. SOL alone saw an 6x from June to September. And obviously who can forget DOGE did something like a 14x in the first half of the year. Hell BTC did a 2x from summer to October in 2021. I somehow doubt you’ve been actively participating all this time if you don’t know just how quickly things can jump.

Powerful_Respect_400

This is true. Oh yeah forgot about DOT. I had high hopes and then you had to jump through hoops for staking. Sold around 7 bucks in 2022. Probably a loss too....

Due-Candy-8929

When you buy does make a big difference - I first bought HBAR 9 oct 2024 for around $0.05 😅 once the big green candles are in it’s already later and riskier - I think DOT is a good example of one I bought closer to a top… even after its last burst I was still down a little - but got into most of my holdings at good times

biba8163

> I have learned to be bullish when the overall sentiment is bearish in this sub and reddit as a whole. Are people really this dumb? Do people really believe that basing your investment thesis on inversing /r/cc and buying a failing investment is smart. You know what they say about fools and their money... > ######"Why I'm shorting Luna" > *"I guess its time to buy LUNA!"* > **Do the opposite of what the sub's users say!** https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/tlxerl/why_im_shorting_luna/i1wbj60/ > Decentraland is a dead https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/qxogsc/decentraland_is_a_dead_metaverse_and_youre_gonna/ > Is Cosmo Atom a dead project? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1cc1y3a/is_cosmo_atom_a_dead_project/ > Is Brave/BAT officially dead? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/18z5jb9/is_bravebat_officially_dead/ > [Serious] OmiseGo: Is this coin dead? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/11nbl5p/serious_omisego_is_this_coin_dead/ > I thought REQ was dead? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/qlohgo/i_thought_req_was_dead/ > Loopring (LRC) - Is it "Dead"? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/tiyxg5/loopring_lrc_is_it_dead/ > DOT, feels like it’s been abandoned https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1grko67/dot_feels_like_its_been_abandoned/

GreatThanks565

Look, I get it you're a college student and ₹1000 a month isn't a lot to work with, so the idea of diving into crypto seems tempting because of all the stories you hear about people making it big. But let’s be real: this isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. Crypto can be volatile and risky as hell, especially when you're new to it and have limited funds. You don’t want to lose your ₹1000 every month chasing after the next "big thing" just because you heard about it. First off, you have to understand that investing in crypto is not the same as buying stocks. It’s way more speculative and risky. So don’t think of it as something you can just dump money into and forget about. It requires research and a level of emotional control you might not have yet. If you still want to go ahead with it, here's how I’d suggest approaching it: Don't put all ₹1000 into one coin. That’s the quickest way to lose it. Instead, look at diversifying. Put small amounts into multiple coins. But remember, not all cryptocurrencies are created equal. There are a few major coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) that are relatively stable compared to others, but even they can be unpredictable. Start with the basics. You’ve mentioned Coinswitch and CoinDCX, and yes, those are two popular platforms in India. They are both okay for beginners, but I’d recommend CoinDCX for its variety of coins and ease of use. Just make sure you understand the platform's fees and how they work before you start trading. Look for low-cost, proven options. Don’t try to buy some obscure coin that’s "cheap" and hope it explodes. Invest in coins that are established and have actual use cases. For instance, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are your safest bets. There’s also Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT) which are solid projects. But again, don’t invest based on hype. Set your expectations right. With ₹1000, you're not going to make huge profits quickly. It’s better to think of this as a long-term game. So, put your ₹1000 every month into coins that you believe in long-term, not the ones you think will "pump" next week. And never, ever invest more than you can afford to lose. Crypto can be brutal and you’ll feel it if you start using money you need for basics. Do your own research (DYOR). This is a major rule. Don’t just follow influencers or random articles. Take time to understand the coins you’re buying. There are thousands of coins, but very few have real potential. If you just follow the hype, you’ll get burned. Practice patience and emotional control. Crypto is volatile, and you’ll see prices go up and down. That’s normal, but most new investors panic when they see their investments drop. Stick to your plan and don’t make rash decisions based on short-term price movements. Finally, don’t let the idea of becoming a millionaire cloud your judgment. That’s a rare outcome, and most people lose money when they try to get rich quick. Start small, stay disciplined, and remember that it’s okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them. If you want to get serious about crypto, take the time to educate yourself. Good luck! But do it wisely.

AnoAnoSaPwet

I'm an avid fan of Polkadot and the community is dead, but hundreds of millions of DOT is actively traded on a daily basis and has been for the last 5 years, since main net launched. Communities don't really matter. Look at Solana, it's a total dumpster fire of a network, not worth a fucking thing, yet has billions of daily volume. Same goes for Ripple/XRP, total dumpster fire of wasted opportunity, yet somehow billions in daily volume?  Tech really does matter, it's just that there has been more grift than need for blockchain tech currently, and eventually you will need to show your cards. If you got a shitty hand, you got a shitty hand.  I know one thing about blockchain development and it is that it takes an extremely long time to complete very simple, mundane tasks that execute seamlessly. It is not something that you can fake. It will work to some degree, but eventually will fall apart. It's quite common in crypto. 

KIG45

DOT

AprilsMostAmazing

For stalking which one would you rather buy? FLOW, DYM or DOT Already have ETH, SCRT and MINA

dollhousemassacre

I've quite literally given up on alts. Converted all ETH to BTC a while back, and will be doing the same with DOT. The tech might be great, but beyond an investment, it has no real value to me.

biba8163

> *"Why I'm shorting Luna"* > I guess its time to buy LUNA! > Do the opposite of what the sub's users say! https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/tlxerl/why_im_shorting_luna/i1wbj60/ > Decentraland is a dead https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/qxogsc/decentraland_is_a_dead_metaverse_and_youre_gonna/ > Is Cosmo Atom a dead project? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1cc1y3a/is_cosmo_atom_a_dead_project/ > Is Brave/BAT officially dead? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/18z5jb9/is_bravebat_officially_dead/ > [Serious] OmiseGo: Is this coin dead? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/11nbl5p/serious_omisego_is_this_coin_dead/ > I thought REQ was dead? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/qlohgo/i_thought_req_was_dead/ > Loopring (LRC) - Is it "Dead"? https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/tiyxg5/loopring_lrc_is_it_dead/ > DOT, feels like it’s been abandoned https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1grko67/dot_feels_like_its_been_abandoned/

Nightmare_Tonic

DOT is absolutely finished

Berserker92

I've been in crypto since 2017 and traded mostly in alt-coins. Even now 95% alts. I'm not too proud to admit that I fucking suck at selling on time. If I could go back I would've just DCA'd Bitcoin and not worry so much. I'd be richer too. All my alts went - 90% last cycle and many have inflated by like 40% since then. Alt season this cycle was non-existent. So it's pretty safe to assume I'm never even going to break even on those alts because the market cap is just too large and the inflation rate too high. I mainly hold LINK, DOT, ADA, TRAC and FET (lost 90% on FET lol fml) I'd you spend only 10% I'd treat it as gambling money just for the fun of it. Don't do what I did and go full alts expecting to earn a house. Those days are over. The market caps are too high for retail money to have a large impact.

HSuke

Half of all Top 20 coins from last cycle are doing even worse (e.g. LTC, DOT, ADA, AVAX, etc) But only memes poking fun at ETH are allowed.

cosmogatsby

Teach me. I’m just holding bags rn. - Chainlink - Hbar - Uniswap - BTC - ETH - SOL - XRP - AVAX - ADA - DOT I toss $100 at each one, per week. Unless prices are super low, I try to get more. Or if prices hit a high, I sell some (did this with XRP). Then I’m just waiting the long game. Bad idea?

CMakster

I prefer TAO, LINK, DOT, good solid stuff.

EnZ07boyyy

The prices of the main alt coins is abysmal. Algo down to 20 cents, MATIC 23, LTC $84, TIA 2.7, DOT 4.1…. Yikes if you’ve held over the last couple years you’re f’d

Due-Candy-8929

Nice - DOT is underrated - I have been buying ETH the last few weeks while it’s 50% down

Dazzling_Marzipan474

You could replace Lithuanian with literally any shit coin. ETH, XRP, DOT, SOL and the rest...

Appropriate_Toe7522

If you’re looking for cryptos with potential, Ethereum (ETH) and Polkadot (DOT) are good picks. Ethereum’s ecosystem is massive and constantly evolving, especially with Ethereum 2.0. Polkadot’s focus on blockchain interoperability makes it a strong contender as well

MaximumStudent1839

> Don't like revenue? I know you, Link marines, like to play this stupid game of twisting ppl's words. Never said I don't like "revenue". I said crypto produces very palpable revenue to justify buying their valuations. In other words, they have very bad revenue dynamics compared to stocks. >  How about users? Their user businesses are B2B. No, when I swap on Uniswap, I am not a ChainLink user. It is Uniswap, the ChainLink user. A L1 network effect growth is very different from an oracle. > revenue sharing agreements with the most profitable protocols in the space. Keep playing this stupid game of talking revenue and ignore its massive FDV of $14 B. Yes, all L1s have high FDV relative to revenue. But just because your protocol is the tallest midget among the revenue game doesn't change that it is still a midget in the revenue game in terms of all revenue-generating assets. > Involved in the drafting of legislation to provide a framework for blockchain products in the US. Keep daydreaming that you guys can carve out a legal monopoly via bribes to get regulatory capture. You aren't the only Oracle game in town. > Operating on 35+ chains.  Most are just EVMs, and nearly all are within the ETH ecosystem. > Working with the largest financial infrastructure companies in the world. I Again, you aren't the only game in town. For example, Securitize, the hyped BlackRock fund, uses RedStone and Pyth. Source: [https://x.com/redstone\_defi/status/1899808770739568901](https://x.com/redstone_defi/status/1899808770739568901) > I'd be far better off buying a L1 coin.  How ironic to say that when your protocol's entire business predicates on people believing L1 tokens are most valuable and trading them. > Competing against 1000's of other L1's, all offering minimal transaction costs Hence why evaluating L1 by revenue models is dumb as fuck. Their long-term value accrual can't come from transaction fees, because block space is getting commoditized. > Have you seen what hyperledger cacti can do? Makes dot look a bit silly. How so? Explain. > Guess that makes it a layer 0? Wrong. The very fact you think the settlement layer and an oracle are the same makes me want to die from laughter. DOT is struggling - no doubt about it. That is why I am also cautious about adding more. But the way you Link Marines blow an oracle out of proportion is insane.

Aconyminomicon

The guy responding to you is the typical Hedera hater who knows basically nothing about the difference in hashgraph DLT vs blockchain DLT. They don't know that Hedera is a solution to many problems, and inversly, 99% of large cap crypto like SOL/DOT/ETH/ADA are all different solutions to problems no one really has. If the coin isn't ISO20022 compliant, then the coin is not going to hold up long term. If you can't plug in to the existing framework like ISO compliant coins can, then why would SWIFT or any other network devote their own time and money into helping people use inferior networks like Solana or Ethereum. When SOL and ETH got ETF applications, nothing happened. When HBAR got its ETF application and only the application, it did a 6x. The smart money knows where to go but the average crypto person is psychologically manipulated with group think, echo chambers, and perpetual promises that will never be delivered.

CunningStunt_1

I'm not the best person to ask about DOT's ongoing works. It's original purpose was a natively multichain ecosystem. DOT is the main chain, which has untold numbers of 'parachains' branching from it. Each of those chains is interopable with another through the main chain. This has its limits; stuck within the dot ecosystem. Difficulty leaving it etc. Which chainlinks CCIP doesn't have.

nugymmer

What's in the works with DOT? I thought it was a different project based on a similar, but ultimately different use case that would allow everything to bypass Uniswap.

Due-Candy-8929

Hadn't heard of Supra - not on my main exchange yet but looks good at a glance! I like other layer 1s with a lot of utility so it looks like something I would add to my folio… currently holding XRP XLM HBAR SUI LINK ADA ALGO FLR DOT ETH

Gullible-Tie7535

Chainlink for sure, DOT is a 💩 coin, a lot of the parachains that were brought on board by the DOT founder Gavin Wood were scams, that’s enough for me to not invest. DOT has become just another tradable 💩 coin and no more

Due-Candy-8929

Don’t be all in one… or you’ll constantly be selling at the time you should be buying chasing the big green grass candles on the other side of the fence… diversify… I hold both DOT and LINK, along with XRP XLM SUI ADA ALGO ETH FLR … LINK has done better for me timing wise but DOT has a lot of devs and things are looking good for alts in the coming weeks / months… What have I been buying the last few weeks? ETH… because sentiment is in the gutter and it’s 1/2 the price it was a year ago… when I bought XRP over year ago it was $0.50 and sentiment was also really low, now it’s $2.17 … don’t be driven by your emotions or you will just be selling at the bottom and chasing things after they are taking off

Suspicious_Nature329

I appreciate this analysis. I moved out of DOT this year because of inflationary staking, parachains being a relative flop (half of them being somewhat useless and a few being outright scams), and its direct competitors outpacing it in interoperability and ease of use.

kkye4

Totally fair take—and one a lot of long-time DOT holders are quietly sharing right now. You’re not alone in feeling that Polkadot’s momentum in terms of hype and narrative has cooled off, while Chainlink’s narrative is heating up again, especially around CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol). Here’s a breakdown to help you think it through: ⸻ Polkadot vs. Chainlink: Current Sentiment & Traction Polkadot (DOT) • Strengths: • Solid tech (shared security, parachains). • A dedicated dev community (Substrate framework is still used a lot). • Active in Web3 governance and cross-chain communication (XCM). • Weaknesses: • Sluggish adoption of parachains by killer apps. • Governance changes and the move to Polkadot 2.0 confused many holders. • Lack of hype and media buzz—it’s become more of an “infra” project, not a shiny consumer-facing ecosystem. Chainlink (LINK) • Strengths: • CCIP is gaining real traction—big names like SWIFT, DTCC, and tokenized asset platforms are experimenting or integrating it. • Chainlink’s oracle dominance is unmatched. • Maintains strong partnerships and buzz, especially in the real-world asset (RWA) narrative. • Weaknesses: • Centralization concerns (Oracle committees). • Some argue it’s more enterprise-facing than retail-focused. • Still working on fee/value accrual mechanisms for LINK token holders. ⸻ Community & Hype Shift • LINK’s hype is back, especially among DeFi and TradFi crossover folks. • DOT feels like it’s drifting—some of its original backers have shifted attention to other chains like Cosmos, Near, or modular solutions like Celestia. ⸻ If You’re Considering Rotating DOT into LINK • From a narrative momentum perspective, LINK is arguably in a much better position in 2025. • That said, DOT is probably undervalued on a purely tech basis—if Polkadot 2.0 ever clicks or parachains take off, it could be a sleeper. • If you’re more into momentum and growth narratives, LINK might feel more “alive.” • If you’re still a believer in long-term infrastructure bets, keeping some DOT or rotating only part might make sense. ⸻

Whole-Ad3696

Stake ATOM or DOT and have a 21-28 day lockup period.

InclineDumbbellPress

Is there even demand for a DOT ETF?

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; The US SEC has delayed its decision on approving an ETF for Polkadot's native token, DOT, extending the deadline to June 11. Grayscale and 21Shares are among asset managers seeking approval for Polkadot ETFs, adding to a list of around 70 proposed crypto-related ETFs. Polkadot, a layer-1 blockchain, has a market cap of $6.6 billion. Analysts suggest demand for altcoin ETFs may be limited compared to Bitcoin and Ether funds, despite growing institutional interest in crypto investments. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

SwimOld5053

Trust the top projects only at this time. ADA. ETH. SOL. DOT. LINK. If newer ones, maybe SUI or HBAR.

Low_Arm9230

Bitcoin, SOL, ETH, XRP,LINK,DOT

Zealousideal_Rain_79

DOT for long term.

Camelback186

DOT id say gets launched this year

Due-Candy-8929

From your folio I have DOT HBAR LINK… and have been buying ETH while sentiment is in the gutter… had BTC but sold it above 100k

jwz9904

how has DOT fare against ETH?

Szadof

DOT in 2025🥀

Zealousideal_Rain_79

Go on DOT. Better chain and the most decentralized one.

Zealousideal_Rain_79

DOT. The most decentralized token ever with a score of 175 according to Nakamoto Coefficient.

jozinta

worst performing? check DOT trash you will see what is shitcoin

biba8163

> Silvio himself said... Reminds me of all the BAT fanboys worshipping Brendan Eich in 2018/2019 saying the big brained creator of Javascript, founder of the Mozilla foundation was creating a revolution in digital advertising and I am a fudder who doesn't understand what's happening when I kept telling people BAT was a money grab gimick token. Of course big brained Brenden is a scammer and so is Silvio and they'll say anything to dump on you at a higher price > BAT is a gimmick and it'll never be adopted https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/cflfh9/why_does_brave_need_its_own_currency_why_cant_it/euba6hr/ > simply the best tech I warned people not to fall for the tech meme almost every day back in 2018-2020. Of course people fell for token dump tech memes like ALGO, DOT, ATOM, HBAR, etc over the next few years and everyone has lost money. > You seem to be fixated on tech. Tech means nothing if nobody uses it and if nobody cares. NXT was the most advanced coin in 2013 and still one of the most advanced now. Created by the founder of IOTA, it had a ton going for it. People thought it was like TCP/IP or Linux of blockchains and the future: > - First coin that was 100% Proof of Stake pioneered by IOTA founder > - 1.5 minutes block times > - Java > - DEX > - Messaging > - Assets in the blockchain > - Programmable APIs > But what happened? LTC is #4 and doing great and NXT is pretty much dead. https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/bza16u/top_7_unique_highpotential_cryptocurrencies_of/eqt1lh5/

Calm_Easy

Is anything actually useful being built on DOT? Without any actual projects that bring revenue in nothing else matters. DOT in its current state is vaporware like SOL and other networks IMO. Does it mean things won’t be built on them? No. But as of today I haven’t seen an actually real project bring cash flow to them.

Zealousideal_Rain_79

Just why I consider DOT is the best cryptocoin in terms of technology. It has a score of 175 according to Nakamoto Coefficient, making this project the most decentralized cryptocoin ever.

Zealousideal_Rain_79

That’s why you have to focus on BTC and DOT, the most decentralized cryptocoin ever according to Nakamoto Coefficient.

Zealousideal_Rain_79

That’s why focus on BTC or DOT the most decentralized cryptocoin ever according to Nakamoto Coefficient.

Automatic-Creme-7974

Tech-wise, Polkadot is solid, true interoperability and shared security are valuable concepts. But market-wise, it’s struggling with narrative dominance. Ethereum L2s and restaking protocols (EigenLayer, etc.) are grabbing attention right now because they offer faster liquidity and short-term yields. Polkadot is building more slowly, focusing on infra-level stability, but narratives drive capital flow in crypto. Unless there’s a strong catalyst (like major parachain adoption or killer app), it may lag in retail mindshare. Personally, I think the bigger story is identity. That’s why I’m watching Worldcoin closely, as AI-native apps explode, verifiable identity and proof of personhood could become essential. DOT has potential, but Worldcoin taps into a global narrative shift.

-AgitoMakishima-

DOT, ETH, BTC and maybe ADA are not scams. The rest are all dodgy as F*ck

Grunblau

We need more people to take custody and to stop staking with centralized exchanges. Crypto.com has demonstrated a disregard for their users. Why give them your coins to trade against you? Use native wallets like Core for AVAX, SubWallet for DOT, Cosmostation for ATOM. You’ll actually get better yield and maybe even airdrops and get to vote on proposals, etc...

arturxsan

If you’re on iOS, check out WenMoon. It uses CoinGecko’s data but has a much cleaner UI. It also shows some macro stuff, which I think is pretty important in crypto too — and you can compare coins (like what if DOT had ETH’s mcap). Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Environmental-Bowl43

We gonna get 100k BTC and DOT will be $4 ffs