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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?

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…

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

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.

Opened a long with x5 use. Entry at 102000 for 100 bucks.

You can argue all day about definitions. But sending BTC->XMR and back does seem like mixing to me.

👍 Totally agree with you on that.

Look at the bigger picture. Sure, there will be price drops. But with central banks printing money, some of that cash will eventually flow into Bitcoin as a store of value.

Panic? Nah, it’s time to actually pay attention to this potential future problem. Just ignoring issues? That’s not a strategy.

Not convinced. If Bitcoin's price stagnates post-halving, we could be looking at serious issues down the road, similar to the Block Size Wars. But hey, if you think it’s just FUD, cool.

BlockChair released a site focusing on Bitcoin's security budget. Honestly, EVERYONE needs to check it out, especially with all this chatter about network funding issues.

Exactly! The OP's idea that the rate cut caused the liquidations isn’t really spot on. Sure, some traders went long thinking it was bullish, but that flash crash and the liquidation cause is still a mystery. If it’s…

True, but it’s clear a spot market seller triggered those liquidations in futures. The market wasn’t in a euphoric state. No crazy parabolic moves leading up to this flash crash.

Unemployment in IT is gonna rise. A lot of people think finishing a BootCamp is enough, but they forget you need a solid portfolio now. AI tools are taking over design work.

This news should hit home for both workers and employers. If layoff rumors swirl, it’s time to upskill or start a side hustle. Gotta be ready for anything.