Is Bitcoin Being Manipulated Away from Us?

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madhawkNewbie
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#1Jan 5, 2021, 05:02 AM
I've noticed a ton of Bitcoin moving from hardware wallets to exchanges lately. It's like people are freaking out and feel the need to sell, especially newbies who just entered the market.
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cobra88Newbie
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#2Jan 5, 2021, 11:01 AM
Yeah, panic selling is the worst. Even if you slip up now, you can bounce back later. Bitcoin's price swings all the time. We've had a bull run, now a bear market, it's just how it goes.
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0xRav3nNewbie
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#3Jan 5, 2021, 03:17 PM
Totally agree. People selling now might just be those who’ve held on long enough and see a chance to cash out. It’s not a conspiracy, just some folks looking for a better quality of life.
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madhawkNewbie
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#4Jan 5, 2021, 06:13 PM
For sure, but all this news tends to scare people, especially newcomers. They get caught in traps and don’t see the bigger picture. It’s a minefield out there.
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madhawkNewbie
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#5Jan 7, 2021, 02:32 PM
Umm, you might've missed my point. Can you read my post again? I think you misunderstood.
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WildWolfMember
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#6Jan 7, 2021, 06:38 PM
How do you know if it’s a hardware wallet to exchange or just hot wallets? Panic sellers aren’t the real Bitcoin believers. If they gotta sell, it's usually 'cause of personal issues, not just market dips.
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#7Jan 7, 2021, 08:53 PM
People move coins for cash sometimes. Doesn’t mean a crash is coming. If it does happen, that’s just another chance to buy more!
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#8Jan 8, 2021, 12:16 AM
Exactly. Some use exchanges for profit-taking or even to spread FUD. But once they’re done, they often move coins back to their wallets.
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#9Jan 8, 2021, 01:48 AM
I can't buy into the idea that moving coins to exchanges means we're losing Bitcoin. It’s a P2P network. You need exchanges to spend it, so it’s not the government stealing it from us.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#10Jan 8, 2021, 03:01 AM
If Bitcoin is freedom, why are people so quick to sell when prices drop? Weak hands should step aside. Let the real investors hold on.
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le01337Member
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#11Jan 9, 2021, 06:37 PM
Nobody’s taking Bitcoin from us. They’re just distracting us with fear and hype. The real trick is keeping us from using it as intended.
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#12Jan 9, 2021, 10:19 PM
I’m cool with moving my coins, but the real worry is sending them to ETFs and central banks. That’s where the real danger lies.
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tom.maxiSenior Member
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#13Jan 9, 2021, 11:25 PM
Centralized exchanges may be safer, but with all these regulations coming, they could end up just like banks or ETFs. They can freeze our accounts anytime.
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GrimWh4leNewbie
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#14Jan 10, 2021, 01:21 AM
As long as Bitcoin isn't government-created, it'll stay out of their reach. They can’t control it like they wish. Your keys mean you own it.
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AtomicSeedFull Member
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#15Jan 10, 2021, 02:03 AM
Anyone who sells due to bad news isn’t a real investor. They’re just playing trader. If you believe in Bitcoin’s value, don’t sell just because of fear.
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0xDefiFull Member
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#16Jan 10, 2021, 09:05 AM
There’s some truth to the market’s psychology, but that doesn’t mean Bitcoin is being stolen from us. Selling is a natural response, not a trap.
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0xMoonMember
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#17Jan 10, 2021, 03:05 PM
Only naive investors fall for these tricks. Seasoned traders see right through it. They know it’s manipulation to make us think Bitcoin is crashing.
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#18Jan 10, 2021, 08:21 PM
Moving coins to exchanges can mean various things. Sure, it might look like selling, but it could be part of a strategy or institutional rebalancing.
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greg2015Legendary
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#19Jan 12, 2021, 10:59 PM
These aren’t desperate sellers. They’ve planned this for a while. Selling is just part of the investment strategy. If they want to sell, that’s their choice.
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#20Jan 13, 2021, 04:39 AM
I think we all agree that understanding the market is key. But some still get swayed by the news cycle and make hasty decisions.
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