UK Bitcoin Firm Sticks to Its Strategy After $100M Loss

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lynx1337Newbie
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#1Aug 17, 2017, 01:02 PM
So, the Smarter Web Company just announced they've got 2,674 Bitcoins, bought at an average price of over $111k each, and they lost around $100 million in just three months. Crazy right?
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b3ar69Full Member
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#2Aug 18, 2017, 01:24 PM
Andrew Webley, their CEO, says he's still gonna buy more Bitcoin. He insists that short-term losses won’t change their strategy. This isn’t a quick buck for him, it’s a long-term game.
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serHero Member
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#3Aug 18, 2017, 01:37 PM
Love that mindset! Long-term holding really pays off. Sure, it's rough now, but those who panic usually regret it later.
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lynx1337Newbie
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#4Aug 18, 2017, 07:38 PM
Not so fast. If they haven't sold, they haven't really lost anything, right? Sounds a bit fishy like they need some attention.
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#5Aug 19, 2017, 01:25 AM
Exactly! If they’re holding, it’s only a loss on paper. The real test is if they keep their cool when the market turns.
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#6Aug 19, 2017, 04:58 AM
But what about those who bought at the peak? Many thought Bitcoin was heading to 200k and ended up buying too high. That's rough.
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0xHashMember
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#7Aug 19, 2017, 06:26 AM
Yeah, but the strategy here seems brave. They’re not just waiting for dips like most folks. Kinda refreshing.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#8Aug 19, 2017, 01:41 PM
I mean, still a loss is a loss, even if you don’t sell. People should be careful how they talk about it.
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0xMatrixNewbie
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#9Aug 19, 2017, 05:50 PM
Dude, Bitcoin's been through this before! It always recovers. The waiting game is essential, just gotta be patient.
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wolf404Member
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#10Aug 20, 2017, 06:15 PM
True but the bigger picture matters. Companies need cash reserves for these downturns. Can they keep buying while stock prices drop?
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s3ed365Full Member
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#11Aug 22, 2017, 12:27 AM
I think they pivoted to more of a Bitcoin treasury strategy now. Holding for a decade or more could change things.
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alt_forkMember
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#12Aug 22, 2017, 06:01 AM
Interesting point… but their average buy price might not look that good in ten years if the market doesn’t recover.
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#13Aug 23, 2017, 02:44 AM
Webley says they’ll keep buying, but can he really handle a bear market? I wonder if he has the diamond hands everyone talks about.
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pixel404Newbie
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#14Aug 23, 2017, 05:19 AM
As long as they don’t have to sell, they should be fine. Bitcoin is still Bitcoin honestly.
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m1kes4tFull Member
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#15Aug 23, 2017, 03:46 PM
That’s the spirit! Just keep hodling. But yeah, losing $100m isn’t a small deal. Hope they don’t end up regretting it.
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#16Aug 23, 2017, 06:19 PM
Right? Like, I get the long-term view, but that’s a hefty price tag for patience. Would I have the guts to do the same? Ngl, idk.
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maxorbitMember
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#17Aug 23, 2017, 11:30 PM
I think a lot of people could learn from this. Sure, it’s risky, but those with a long-term vision tend to do better.
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gang88Member
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#18Aug 24, 2017, 04:27 AM
You don’t lose until you sell. Those who panic are the ones who miss out when it rebounds.
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0xAlphaNewbie
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#19Aug 24, 2017, 05:11 AM
Spot on! It’s all about strategy and sticking to your guns when things get tough.
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paul51Newbie
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#20Aug 25, 2017, 12:59 PM
But again, when you’re managing shareholder funds, it’s a different ball game. Can’t just ride out the storm like a personal investment.
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