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You really think it’s a super cycle? I’m not so sure about that, but it’s a possibility.

But what about stocks? Aren't they facing the same issues with more institutional money in play? Does that mean no one can profit anymore?

Honestly, Bitcoin Stack Exchange is where it’s at for technical stuff. You get real discussions about current Bitcoin issues there. They’re deep dives, like the one about op-return changes. P. Wuille often drops…

If you’re a total newbie, the developer guides on bitcoin.org are a must-read. Super user-friendly and straightforward. 🤓 Everything essential about Bitcoin basics is in there. Plus, Bitcoin Stack Exchange is good for…

What's the point of calling it money if it opens doors to weird non-money stuff? Like using Bitcoin for on-chain artifacts or nonsense? Isn’t that extending its usefulness too?

It would help to know more about the stimulus checks. The amounts being thrown around seem way too low to make a tangible impact.

Haha, yeah, I thought pandas were only in China too. But your point about work ethic is spot on. Japan seems to have lost track of what really matters in life.

So Japan just dropped a huge stimulus package to help with inflation... but does that really make sense? 🤔 I mean, isn't financial stimulus usually what fuels inflation? Plus, I thought Japan's inflation was already…

I’m genuinely curious, for those sharing their use strategies how many of you have been consistently profitable for over five years?

For the average trader, it's mostly luck and a bit of gambling. But for the pros, with capital and trading bots, it's about skill. HODLing Bitcoin is still the best strategy for most of us.

Absolutely! It's not about the money. Use what you can afford and don’t stress trying to save up a hefty sum.

So, we’re just gonna ignore that a lot of LN transactions feel like credit card transactions?

I mean, LN isn’t just for Bitcoin anymore. This could legitimize it, right?

It’s weird how the same percentage can hit people differently. Losing $100 might feel worse to someone making $1k than $10k.

The real struggle is losing savings thinking you’re trading well. Some might think they’re in profit, but if you compare to Bitcoin value, you might actually be down.

Honestly, just HODL. Trading is tough against all those smarter traders. If you have most of your capital in Bitcoin and think long-term, you’ll probably do better.

Or maybe it’s just a simple market correction coinciding with FUD news. It’s always bumpy for Bitcoin; you can’t go up every day without a dip.

Sorry if I jumped to conclusions about there being a debate here. Maybe we just lack a solid method for protocol upgrades or consensus changes in Bitcoin.

So, does gmaxwell's view mean Andrew Poelstra could be wrong? I heard OP_CAT is a narrower upgrade than Taproot. Makes sense, but I’m just a newbie here.

What if we flip the view to ‘USD/BTC’ instead of ‘BTC/USD’? Bitcoin has a fixed supply, while fiat can fluctuate wildly. Countries like Russia might see the light on Bitcoin’s decentralized nature.