Prediction Markets vs Binary Options: Are They Just Gambling?

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shard_2013Full Member
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#1Sep 26, 2017, 11:24 AM
Did you know you can make predictions on Bitcoin’s price through prediction markets? I’m talking durations from just 5 minutes to several days. It's kinda like binary options.
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#2Sep 26, 2017, 03:45 PM
For real, binary options are straight-up gambling. Once you add a time expiration, it messes with your mind and decision-making.
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#3Sep 28, 2017, 08:51 PM
Totally agree, adding a time frame turns it into gambling. It's just a trap for bettors posing as traders.
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#4Sep 28, 2017, 11:48 PM
Funny, I believed the hype too. When I started with Forex, they sold binary options as similar to regular trading. Now I get it, rather stick to centralized exchanges for my Bitcoin trades.
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0xBullNewbie
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#5Sep 29, 2017, 05:34 AM
I’ve never touched binary options. They seemed too risky and just like flipping a coin. Futures were my entry point into trading.
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cipher51Full Member
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#6Sep 29, 2017, 07:02 AM
I see prediction markets as more gambling than trading. I feel they offer longer time frames than binary options, which is a plus, but it’s hard to shake off that betting vibe.
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tom100Legendary
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#7Sep 29, 2017, 12:53 PM
Exactly, the binary option system is more like placing sports bets. Even if you do analysis, that ticking clock puts you in a gamble mindset.
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whale420Senior Member
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#8Sep 29, 2017, 03:36 PM
Yeah, and most binary options out there don't even have realistic time frames. How can you make smart moves in a few seconds? It’s just a dice roll.
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mr_blockMember
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#9Sep 29, 2017, 04:56 PM
Honestly, I think all trading is a level of gambling. Prediction markets are just a further extension of that.
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CalmMinerFull Member
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#10Sep 30, 2017, 11:49 AM
That's where this convo gets tricky. Some folks end up saying everything’s gambling. I just want to know if binary trading really can be compared to real trading.
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BasedHashNewbie
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#11Sep 30, 2017, 02:34 PM
I doubt binary options are ever seen as trading. They feel like a high-stakes gamble, sorta like a 50-50 bet.
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0xHodlerMember
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#12Sep 30, 2017, 05:41 PM
Someone actually said binary options are like the casino crash games. Speculate if prices rise or fall, but you’re on the edge.
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th3_h4wkNewbie
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#13Oct 2, 2017, 07:14 PM
I see what you mean. Predicting an outcome is very much like gambling, even in prediction markets. It's just dressed up as trading.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#14Oct 3, 2017, 01:34 AM
For me, prediction markets are a gamble in disguise. You throw money at outcomes without any real strategy.
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#15Oct 3, 2017, 02:23 AM
Binary options? Just a fancy way of saying you’re gambling. With real trading, you actually have something tangible.
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chad2014Member
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#16Oct 3, 2017, 03:56 AM
Not much to think about. Using prediction markets feels like you're just gambling on Bitcoin prices, not trading.
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0xHodlerMember
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#17Oct 4, 2017, 01:32 AM
It’s all or nothing with binary options. In trading, there’s always some form of recovery unless you use.
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wolf2013Member
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#18Oct 4, 2017, 05:23 AM
Binary options are definitely gambling. Prediction markets might let you bet on events, but it's still risky.
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#19Oct 5, 2017, 01:51 AM
A lot of peeps are drawn to prediction markets for real-world events but navigating through insider info can be a big mess.
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fork404Full Member
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#20Oct 5, 2017, 06:45 AM
Lol true, prediction markets are like a gamble on life events. But insider trading rumors? Definitely sketchy.
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