Is Crypto Truly for the Poor?

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its_laserSenior Member
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#1Aug 26, 2020, 12:01 AM
I’m not saying that sentence is completely accurate. There's probably a bit of truth in it, but I wouldn't bet my life on it.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#2Aug 27, 2020, 03:02 AM
Totally get what you mean. But it's interesting because people with real money usually avoid stress, right? I mean, who knows what Satoshi's situation was before all this.
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its_laserSenior Member
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#3Aug 27, 2020, 07:11 AM
You’re right! I think the wealthy saw crypto as a way to secure their assets when the traditional systems weren’t doing a great job.
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nickhashMember
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#4Aug 27, 2020, 08:20 AM
Honestly, crypto’s for everyone who can handle the wild ups and downs. It’s not just about the poor; it’s for anyone willing to take a chance.
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its_laserSenior Member
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#5Aug 27, 2020, 09:21 AM
Exactly. The emphasis on ‘the poor’ is just because they’ve often been left behind.
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#6Aug 27, 2020, 10:42 AM
For sure! Crypto opens doors for those with little cash to start. Stocks require so much more capital, but here you can start small. Still, big players are all in too.
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its_laserSenior Member
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#7Aug 27, 2020, 12:31 PM
Right, small investments can yield big returns in crypto. But the big players can totally squeeze the market.
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nick.orbitFull Member
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#8Aug 27, 2020, 04:13 PM
Seems like the wealthy have an edge, but the poor can still make money if they play their cards right… like early investors did.
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stack42Newbie
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#9Aug 27, 2020, 06:06 PM
Yeah, it’s a great chance for the less fortunate to level up. Plus, they can use crypto to challenge the wealthy.
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its_laserSenior Member
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#10Aug 28, 2020, 03:03 AM
Yeah, but not everyone gets it. Crypto isn't for those who can't handle risk. You need some knowledge to play in this space.
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th3_h4wkNewbie
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#11Aug 28, 2020, 08:16 AM
True. People often think it’s easy, but the understanding is key. Not everyone’s cut out for it.
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#12Aug 30, 2020, 04:41 PM
Depends on your perspective. A lot of folks assume stocks are easier to value than crypto, but that’s just a misconception.
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its_laserSenior Member
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#13Aug 31, 2020, 03:22 PM
Exactly! Those who have money from the start seem to always benefit first from the system.
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wolf2013Member
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#14Sep 2, 2020, 11:53 PM
Yeah, the rich often get the best deals first. The poor have to scramble for scraps.
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benblockSenior Member
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#15Sep 3, 2020, 02:48 AM
Who were the millionaire investors early on anyway? Wasn’t it just the Winklevoss twins after Bitcoin matured?
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rocket88Newbie
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#16Sep 3, 2020, 07:30 AM
Spot on! It's a tough market and often feels rigged against the little guy.
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#17Sep 3, 2020, 10:23 AM
Right, crypto was meant to change how we transact, but many poor folks don't have the time or interest to explore it.
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HyperLynxSenior Member
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#18Sep 3, 2020, 01:15 PM
Couldn’t agree more. Most poor people are just trying to get by and don’t think about crypto.
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stacksatsHero Member
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#19Sep 3, 2020, 06:05 PM
You mentioned stocks vs crypto. It’s hard to compare since stocks have regulations and oversight that crypto lacks.
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noty0urkeysSenior Member
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#20Sep 3, 2020, 07:03 PM
Yeah, true crypto like Bitcoin is transparent, but a lot of projects aren’t, and that’s a huge issue.
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