Getting Others to Invest a Bit in Bitcoin

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#1Oct 12, 2021, 03:12 AM
I had AI crunch some numbers on moving just 1% to 5% of Canadian tax-free accounts to Bitcoin. Seems safe but could still stir the market. Anyone else wanna run some figures from where they're at? Let's brainstorm on how to get more folks to trust Bitcoin with a slice of their savings.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#2Oct 12, 2021, 07:59 AM
Your document is gone, man. Not sure how Canada works, but in lots of places worldwide, cashing out from retirement plans before retirement age can hit hard with penalties. So yeah, not considering that. I prefer to keep my pension fund and invest in Bitcoin separately.
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alpha2013Member
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#3Oct 12, 2021, 08:49 AM
Honestly, pushing for people to invest can make us seem desperate. If they wanna invest, they need to get the basics down first. Sure, 1% to 5% sounds good for dipping a toe, but it’s not gonna get them to feel the gains. Good starting point, but I’m not keen to be that guy trying to convince everyone.
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#4Oct 12, 2021, 09:56 AM
Feels like a game to me, not serious. Don't want to rope in people just to invest in Bitcoin and then have them freak out when the market takes a dive. How do we deal with all the retirees who could lose a ton? No one should gamble with money they can't afford to lose.
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#5Oct 12, 2021, 02:03 PM
Can't be a snake oil salesman here. Gotta explain Bitcoin and let people decide for themselves. Smart folks will see its value and add it to their mix. No point wasting our breath on those who don't get it. I think Satoshi had a point about this.
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serHero Member
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#6Oct 12, 2021, 07:53 PM
If folks keep investing and don’t panic sell, they’ll see returns. A little chunk, like 1% to 5%, isn’t too risky in BTC. It’s a long-term play anyway, especially for retirement. It'll go up over time if you hold.
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alpha2013Member
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#7Oct 12, 2021, 10:31 PM
Exactly. Everyone's an adult; they can choose to invest in Bitcoin after hearing the basics. No need for hard sells. I’ve been there, talking to people who just aren’t interested. If they’re going to invest, let them come to it on their own.
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#8Oct 12, 2021, 11:15 PM
Didn’t mean to come off as pushing hard. I think it’s about showing how even a small percentage in Bitcoin can be beneficial for everyone. Oh, and I fixed that document link.
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samlaserFull Member
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#9Oct 13, 2021, 12:15 AM
The days of trying to preach Bitcoin to uninterested folks are behind us. If someone wants in, they'll find it on their own from news and social media. My uncle dismissed Bitcoin as a scam even after I explained it. Now I stick to sharing it with close family only.
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#10Oct 13, 2021, 01:45 AM
Not sure it's a good idea to mess with retirement funds when they're needed now, not just for later. If you're young and can save 5% in Bitcoin, cool, but for most retirees, that cash is needed for living expenses. Just let everyone figure out their investments.
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alpha2013Member
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#11Oct 13, 2021, 04:45 AM
So true. Convincing others often comes off poorly. Been there, lost the enthusiasm too. Lots of people still think Bitcoin's a scam. Not wasting my breath on it.
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#12Oct 13, 2021, 09:04 AM
Yeah, unlikely that pensions will let folks invest in Bitcoin anytime soon. Too volatile for most retirement plans, especially near the end when people need stability. Tried to sneak some in before and it didn’t fly, too close to the rules.
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#13Oct 13, 2021, 09:20 AM
To convince anyone to allocate, think of Bitcoin as Digital Gold. The market cap for Gold dwarfs Bitcoin's, so there's big room for Bitcoin to grow. The risk return favoring 1% of net worth here is pretty compelling.
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#14Oct 13, 2021, 12:39 PM
Convincing skeptics to invest in Bitcoin is tough. They usually don't trust what they don't understand. But maybe framing Bitcoin as Digital Gold might catch some interest. Not rushing them, just slowly educating them on the basics.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#15Oct 13, 2021, 12:56 PM
Bitcoin’s potential will grow naturally, no need for us to push it actively. Plus, the OP doesn’t get that pensions in other countries aren’t like Canada’s. In many places, you can't even access those funds until retirement, or move them into Bitcoin.
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#16Oct 14, 2021, 12:44 AM
Yeah, other countries won’t have the same tax structure as Canada. If Canada sets the trend, other places might have to adapt their rules about Bitcoin and retirement. It could become a voting issue, especially in democracies.
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topblastNewbie
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#17Oct 16, 2021, 05:21 AM
Agreed, showing them stats is key to proving Bitcoin’s better than gold for their investments. Like, Bitcoin's ROI beats Gold over the years. Just gotta lay it out clearly.
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planktonHero Member
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#18Oct 16, 2021, 09:33 AM
Investing in Bitcoin is a choice; no one’s twisting arms here. It’s all about what type of investment people prefer. For me, Bitcoin as a long-term hold seems solid after years in the workforce.
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#19Oct 18, 2021, 08:16 AM
I’m not into dealing with unreal projections. Rather focus on real stats from those who have invested in Bitcoin. It's all about individual choice, not some imaginary numbers from AI.
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serHero Member
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#20Oct 18, 2021, 09:22 AM
Seems like ideas like this just add fuel to the fire for those who think Bitcoin's a scam. I hear that opinion way too often. I’d never convince anyone how to spend their cash, especially not on something so volatile.
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