just_walletFull Member
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#1Sep 1, 2019, 03:20 PM
Bitcoin or stocks: what’s better? Thoughts?
Bitcoin or Stocks: What’s Your Choice?
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luckypixelNewbie
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#2Sep 1, 2019, 07:10 PM
There’s already a thread on this: Stocks, crypto, or both? Might be worth checking for opinions.
orbit_2009Member
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#3Sep 2, 2019, 07:39 PM
Gotta say, I’m all about Bitcoin. Stocks are just too overwhelming for me. Too many companies out there to keep track of. With Bitcoin, it’s just one thing to focus on and no one’s pulling the strings.
Totally agree, Bitcoin is the way to go. It gives you control over your investment that stocks just can’t match. Companies can tank overnight, just look at the recent scandals.
I’m not deep into stocks, so I stick with Bitcoin. I prefer buying and holding, and it seems to be working out for me. Why mess with something that’s already profitable?
AtomicGweiMember
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#6Sep 4, 2019, 02:07 AM
This has been asked a lot, but yeah, most here lean toward Bitcoin. The folks who know their stuff about crypto might like stocks more since they’re generally less of a rollercoaster.
I’ll pick Bitcoin for sure. Stocks might be stable, but Bitcoin’s growth potential is just insane. It feels like a hedge against everything else going on in the economy.
ledger_2013Senior Member
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#8Sep 4, 2019, 07:18 PM
Honestly, it’s kinda obvious that Bitcoin is the best pick. It’s decentralized and I get to be my own bank. Stocks have their place, but Bitcoin is just better.
Come on, asking this on a this forum? Of course people are gonna side with Bitcoin. Plus, trading stocks isn’t as flexible, you need third parties to buy and sell most of the time.
jake.minerNewbie
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#10Sep 5, 2019, 06:28 AM
Not sure anyone here would admit they prefer stocks over Bitcoin. Most of us are here because we believe in BTC.
Bias alert! This is a this forum, so naturally, people are gonna favor that. If you asked this on a neutral site, the answers would be different.
Pretty much. It’s all about the thrill of investing in Bitcoin. Tried stocks, but the trading volume was so low it wasn’t worth my time. Bitcoin’s volatility keeps things exciting.
maxi_matrixNewbie
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#13Sep 7, 2019, 03:51 AM
What were you expecting? Of course everyone’s gonna favor Bitcoin. Stocks have their perks, but Bitcoin’s decentralization is a huge plus.
Bitcoin needs no long explanation. The volatility is a feature, not a bug. It offers great gains for those willing to ride the waves.
Honestly, if someone chooses stocks here, they don’t get it. Bitcoin and stocks aren’t even in the same league. I’ve written about this before, would love to share.
orbit_2015Senior Member
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#16Sep 8, 2019, 09:37 PM
Every answer here is gonna be subjective. Most of us would pick Bitcoin over stocks any day. Those who complain probably just want to spread FUD.
I’m with you. Bitcoin gives me control, it’s promising, and the volatility is thrilling. Stocks just don’t deliver that same excitement.
Stocks seem more complex to me, not to mention they can cost more. Bitcoin’s just easier to grasp and my DCA strategy is working out great.
This thread is going to turn into an economic debate. Most folks here will stick to Bitcoin, but many also hold stocks as a safety net.
fox_rock3tMember
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#20Sep 11, 2019, 03:44 AM
I’m learning about stocks to see if I want to invest with profits from Bitcoin later on. Bitcoin’s easier to understand and I don’t have to track a whole company’s performance.