Did Bitcoin Really Fail Under Pressure?

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HyperLynxSenior Member
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#1Mar 15, 2021, 08:40 AM
Since the early 2000s, global uncertainty has been hitting record highs. Usually, that means gold gets a boost. But then Bitcoin came into play and things changed fast.
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coin07Full Member
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#2Mar 15, 2021, 12:39 PM
So, what if Trump was called the "crypto president"? Can he really just wave a wand and fix Bitcoin's struggles? Seems unlikely to me.
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ryan42Member
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#3Mar 15, 2021, 12:55 PM
If you’re judging Bitcoin as a safe haven just because it dipped, then yeah, it kinda flopped. Look at the bigger picture though, not just these short-term dips.
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roguelordMember
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#4Mar 15, 2021, 01:05 PM
It's funny how people just repeat that Bitcoin is a good safe haven. Like, really? It’s super volatile! Gold’s the real deal here.
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ape_hashMember
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#5Mar 15, 2021, 02:40 PM
He promised crypto would skyrocket, but it hasn’t really delivered under his watch. Sure Bitcoin’s down now, but it can bounce back this year. Keep the faith.
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GigaOmegaMember
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#6Mar 15, 2021, 03:41 PM
Honestly, blaming one person for Bitcoin's performance is way too simplistic. Just because it’s down now doesn’t mean it’s doomed. It’s just numbers and dates honestly.
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mark.bossHero Member
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#7Mar 15, 2021, 09:37 PM
Bitcoin and gold aren’t even in the same league. Expecting them to behave alike is just silly. Bitcoin’s cycles are unique, and they tell their own story.
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#8Mar 16, 2021, 02:02 AM
Yeah, Trump didn’t save Bitcoin from its drop, but he can't control the market either. Gold’s been doing its own thing, and Bitcoin has its own path.
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0xGasMember
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#9Mar 18, 2021, 12:21 PM
The ultimate test? Seriously? Satoshi didn’t even pitch Bitcoin as a safe haven. It’s more about decentralization and peer-to-peer transactions.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#10Mar 18, 2021, 12:45 PM
Your comparisons are off. Bitcoin's volatility is just part of the game. If you look at it over the long haul, it’s a different story.
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k3v1n.lynxHero Member
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#11Mar 18, 2021, 02:24 PM
Wait, so gold is rising just because everyone is ditching the dollar? Makes sense but that doesn’t mean Bitcoin’s downfall is linked to that.
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#12Mar 19, 2021, 06:25 PM
First off, Bitcoin isn’t controlled by any politician. Just because they call Trump the crypto president doesn’t mean he has any real influence over it.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#13Mar 19, 2021, 07:08 PM
Bitcoin hasn’t flopped any test. Gold is just historically seen as a safe haven. That bias doesn’t make Bitcoin worse.
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CyberGuruSenior Member
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#14Mar 19, 2021, 07:59 PM
Gold is rising because central banks are buying big-time. That’s not Bitcoin’s fault. The market is reacting to broader economic shifts.
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AtomicSeedFull Member
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#15Mar 21, 2021, 09:04 AM
People panic when crashes happen, thinking it’s the end. In reality, it could be the start of something big. Wealth gets redistributed.
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nova69Member
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#16Mar 21, 2021, 11:47 AM
Sure, some people just want to hate on Bitcoin because it's down. But if you look at its history, it’s been a big deal for many.
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mr_bitNewbie
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#17Mar 21, 2021, 03:27 PM
Yeah, we might be in a bear market now, but Bitcoin has rallied like crazy in the past. Just give it some time and it’ll bounce back.
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swiftstackFull Member
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#18Mar 23, 2021, 09:21 PM
honestly, Bitcoin’s not going anywhere. It’s too valuable for the future, even with its wild price swings.
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stacksatsHero Member
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#19Mar 24, 2021, 01:33 AM
I don’t think Bitcoin’s failed anything. Long-term, it’s still a trusted network and will keep evolving. We’re just in a waiting period.
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HyperLynxSenior Member
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#20Mar 24, 2021, 07:53 AM
The real mistake was backing Trump. The crypto scene needs to focus on real issues instead of politics. It could lead to serious consequences.
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