Honestly, humans are terrible at predictions. I've tried many times, and I end up being wrong. That's why I trade futures and perps for fun. Sometimes it’s lucky, other times not so much. Even CZ talks about a supercycle in 2026, but FUD can change everything. If the CEO of a major exchange can’t predict, who are we to think we can?
Why Predictions in Crypto Are Usually Wrong
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Well that's why they call it a prediction, there's always uncertainty. Predictions are just educated guesses. Even AI can't foresee the future perfectly, despite all its data.
No matter how smart you are, predicting the future is beyond reach. Bitcoin is speculative, which gives everyone a chance to throw their price guesses around, but most of those guesses are wrong.
AtomicSageNewbie
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#4Dec 13, 2017, 02:23 PM
Agreed, and honestly, following predictions like that is pointless. I just focus on my dollar-cost averaging strategy now. I messed up in the past chasing price predictions and it hurt.
But if you think it's going up, isn't that a prediction too? It’s just as unpredictable as anything else. Many traders only risk a small portion of their assets for that reason.
So, are you saying AI and bots can predict prices effectively? I feel like CZ’s beliefs about the supercycle don’t really dictate market prices. It's just speculation nobody can truly predict future prices.
The US president might have a bead on market trends, but he can’t predict exact prices. His comments could influence markets, but it’s still a total guess.
You're right, it's a wild game. Anyone claiming to predict the market is just playing at it. Crypto is too unpredictable for anyone to take predictions seriously.
quantumhashNewbie
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#9Dec 16, 2017, 06:14 PM
Bitcoin being unpredictable is part of its charm. It's decentralized, after all. No one can control it, and it goes up and down based on numerous factors.
nonce_2018Member
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#10Dec 16, 2017, 11:13 PM
If the future was known, we wouldn’t need predictions at all. Even AI struggles to get it right. Market conditions change so quickly, predictions are often just educated guesses.
True that. Many people ignore Bitcoin's four-year cycle and still lose money. It makes me sad. If we just followed historical patterns, we could be making bank.
quantumhashNewbie
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#12Dec 17, 2017, 07:28 AM
Exactly! If people would just sell in bear markets and buy low, it would make life so much easier.
Even when you think you know, the market can surprise you. It’s not worth stressing over predictions. Just learn the market and trade wisely.
hodler_kingNewbie
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#14Dec 17, 2017, 12:36 PM
So many try to time the market and fail. You can’t wait for the perfect moment to buy Bitcoin. That’s how you lose out.
DCA is the way to go. Set a schedule and stick to it. No need to stress about timing when you’re in it for the long haul.
No one can predict everything. We can analyze and still be wrong. But sometimes, big news can give us clues about market direction.
gas_oracleMember
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#17Dec 17, 2017, 11:09 PM
Right, no one can be 100% sure. If predicting was that easy, we'd all be rich by now. Experts still lose money because the market is unpredictable.
Bitcoin’s price moves regardless of guesswork. It’s its own entity. Those who think they can control it are just fooling themselves.
Don’t get me started on people who act like they know what's gonna happen based on gut feelings. It’s all just guesswork.
Exactly! I only trust my analysis. I won’t just take someone else's word for it. I check multiple sources before making a move.