So if you’re in the USA and Trump drops that sweet $2000 check for tariffs, how much of it would you throw into BTC? I'm thinking all of it.
What would you do with $2000 from the government?
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Not sure if that check's for me. I’m in the U.S., but it seems I’m not qualified for the tariff payout.
If I’m making enough cash weekly, I’d dump all $2000 into bitcoin. If it’s tight financially, I’d pay off my debts first. Depends on my situation... but honestly, sitting in a bank doesn’t do anything for me. I’d rather hodl some BTC.
I’m all set financially, so I’d just invest the full $2000 into bitcoin. I mean, if the money’s just sitting there, might as well, right? But seriously, what’s the income cap for not getting that money? Are we just assuming everyone qualifies?
Guess in an ideal world, I’d spend it all on BTC too. I remember a lot of folks did the same with stimulus money before.
If you’re making good money, you probably don’t count, huh? But I’d still let anyone answer the poll with their choice. I’m even adding a new option just for y’all.
Definitely going all-in! But like, what’s the definition of ‘high income’? I mean, Musk and Bezos are on another level.
Phil, you rock! Just voted for that extra option. And by the way, thanks for your service in the Navy!
I’m debt-free and covered on living expenses. I'd put about $1500 into btc and save the rest. But I bet a lot of people are gonna use that cash to pay down debts instead.
Are people really getting $2000? Trump talks a lot but doesn’t always follow through. Sounds like a pipe dream with rising health insurance costs, too. If I get it, maybe some in BTC.
You might wanna rethink that. Trump actually does get things done... maybe not everything, but he’s more active than you think.
king_matrixMember
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#12Oct 2, 2022, 08:56 AM
Depends how much we actually get. But if it’s $2000, I’d probably just go full BTC. Got no big expenses right now. It’s all about that ROI, right?
Trump mentioned ‘low and middle income,’ so some folks might not even see a dime. It’s all a bit shady. Maybe he could just buy BTC to distribute, like El Salvador.
I’d guess the cutoff is around $250k for individuals, maybe $500k for couples filing jointly.
Oh great, so we’re considering him ‘active’ because of social media posts? The guy’s a joke in politics. I don’t see Americans doing any better than before.
stake_2017Newbie
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#16Oct 2, 2022, 07:49 PM
Why are we not talking about fun stuff like parties? I mean, I’d probably just use the money for regular bills, not BTC. This $2k probably won't be as useful as previous checks.
Seriously, are we sure this tariff idea is real? I keep hearing it, but betting odds are way low. Last I checked, people aren’t jumping to invest.
Reality check gotta pay bills first. If we ever get this money, I think a lot of folks will just play it safe this time.
I’m thinking it might actually happen in early next year. If it does, a good amount will probably find its way into crypto.
That’s a tough call. In other countries, $2000 can stretch a lot further. Over here, it’s not much with the cost of living. Honestly, if I had it, I’d just put another $2000 on top and go all in.