Can broke folks really get into Bitcoin?

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0xFalconMember
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#1Oct 15, 2020, 11:58 PM
I've been thinking... can people with no money dip into Bitcoin? I keep hearing folks talk about crypto like it's a goldmine, but many who talk the loudest don’t even have cash to invest.
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SwiftForkMember
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#2Oct 16, 2020, 12:04 AM
This is about Bitcoin price speculation, not bashing anyone. If you’re talking about signature campaigns, sure, money attracts people. But if someone’s broke, they probably don’t even understand what Bitcoin is about.
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lynx1337Newbie
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#3Oct 16, 2020, 05:34 AM
Honestly, most poor folks worry more about paying bills than investing. But hey, Bitcoin can be bought in small amounts! Some cut back on expenses just to stack a little BTC using DCA.
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maxi365Member
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#4Oct 16, 2020, 08:05 AM
That’s kinda off-topic, but whatever. Anyone thinking you need to be rich to invest in Bitcoin just doesn’t get it. There's a lot of ignorance out there, and it’s surprising. Lack of knowledge really shows.
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0xFalconMember
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#5Oct 16, 2020, 10:11 AM
What’s your definition of poor? Anyone with some spare cash can invest in Bitcoin. There’s no free money, though! You gotta use what you have to invest wisely and hold for the long haul.
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0x5ag3Newbie
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#6Oct 16, 2020, 01:44 PM
For those who are really broke, I wouldn't recommend jumping in. Imagine using your last bucks on crypto in this crazy market. That’s just setting yourself up for stress.
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shrimpNewbie
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#7Oct 16, 2020, 08:01 PM
Are you talking about poor like no cash at all? It’s tough if you can’t even afford a phone to access this forum. Most folks need that money for essentials, not Bitcoin.
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#8Oct 16, 2020, 08:13 PM
Investment means having some cash to work with. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, investing is tough. Just saying, saying anyone can do it is misleading.
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whale420Senior Member
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#9Oct 16, 2020, 11:22 PM
What’s the point of this thread? It seems all over the place. Everyone should be able to talk Bitcoin, rich or poor. Liking Bitcoin doesn’t mean you can invest.
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dave_s3edNewbie
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#10Oct 17, 2020, 01:27 AM
I think the main point is that people making money from signature campaigns aren’t necessarily buying BTC with their cash. But how do poor people even get to this forum?
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byte_2015Member
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#11Oct 17, 2020, 05:00 AM
A lot of newbies get sucked into short-term trading because of social media hype. They don’t often hear about long-term strategies that actually work.
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hodlgangMember
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#12Oct 17, 2020, 10:30 AM
Traders always hype their profits, but it’s not that easy. You can’t just sit around and expect to get rich from Bitcoin. You need to put in the work.
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bridge_2014Senior Member
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#13Oct 17, 2020, 11:52 AM
Anonymity here means you can't tell who’s rich or poor. Just because someone explains Bitcoin well doesn’t mean they have a fat wallet. It’s all about knowledge, not wealth.
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alpha2020Senior Member
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#14Oct 17, 2020, 05:19 PM
People can trade if they want, but it’s way harder without cash to invest. They need to figure out how to make money first, maybe by getting a job.
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0xNovaFull Member
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#15Oct 17, 2020, 06:56 PM
It’s all about mindset. Some people think Bitcoin means instant wealth, but they’re dead wrong. Do your research or you’ll end up misled.
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0xMinerNewbie
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#16Oct 17, 2020, 10:32 PM
The way people view Bitcoin is wild. They assume if you’re into crypto, you’re loaded. That’s just not true. Some of us are just trying to get by.
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nick2015Member
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#17Oct 18, 2020, 02:10 AM
I don’t know who told you that, but this forum usually promotes caution. Bitcoin isn’t a quick cash grab. It’s pricey now, and small investments won’t make you rich.
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darkseedMember
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#18Oct 18, 2020, 06:02 AM
Stop worrying about the noise around Bitcoin. It’s fine to talk about it. Trading is hard and requires knowledge, but if you’re patient, you can learn.
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#19Oct 18, 2020, 09:40 AM
No free money in Bitcoin, you gotta invest smartly and be patient. If you’re struggling to get by, maybe investing isn’t for you right now.
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fullnodeSenior Member
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#20Oct 18, 2020, 01:40 PM
Most traders are not rich. Portfolios vary. Some prefer small trades to average down their costs. There are strategies for every type of investor.
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