paul365

The public blockchain was key to Bitcoin’s initial trust. You can verify transactions without needing a bank or a middleman. If it were a private coin, gov’ts would’ve shut it down.

You’re partly right, but BlackRock does buy Bitcoin on the market, just for ETF holders. So saying they don’t buy is kinda misleading. MicroStrategy can wake up tomorrow and buy a ton, BlackRock has to wait for new…

The street test analogy really hits home here. Most people know Bitcoin exists but can’t explain it beyond just ‘digital money’.

Good reminder. Those big headlines sound impressive, but actual percentages tell a different story. Schwab feels more like they’re playing catch-up than leading a capital wave.

Lol, Solana is a trap for sure. It tricks you with good trades, then hits you hard. XRP does seem to have a clearer pattern, so I get why it works for you. Gold's been solid for me too, but silver's still a mystery.

And that’s the real problem. We gotta be super cautious with our investments now.

I get that. Just saying clearer rules might attract serious investors who currently shy away from uncertainty.

And let’s not forget the tech dependence on Taiwan. If that supply chain breaks, the impact would be huge. The EU learned that the hard way.

Yeah, Bitcoin is safe for newbies, but to say everyone should hold it is extreme. It really depends on what your goals are and how much risk you can handle.

Interesting point about the petrodollar. If its value starts dropping, BTC might actually benefit. A lot depends on geopolitical stability though.

Miners are cashing out to invest in AI tech and digital infrastructure, but isn't that a bubble too? 15k BTC isn’t huge for market impact though.

Bans in places like Bangladesh make zero sense now. People are using crypto anyway, like through P2P or VPNs. Governments are just pretending these issues don’t exist.

It only works if you think power changes hands through war. It can also be about money and trade. Sometimes the shift happens quietly as one country gets stronger while another falters.

American brands didn’t just pop up. After WWII, they were the only game in town with a strong industrial base. China couldn’t do that because they’ve had their share of struggles.

The whole idea of freezing coins is against Bitcoin’s principles. It’s about decentralization.

Inheritance is another big reason. Assets in trusts or companies pass down without the hassle of probate. Old money families definitely think about this.

This point gets overlooked. The halving narrative assumes miner selling pressure drives cycles, but miners only contribute a tiny fraction of daily supply. The real drivers are macro sentiment and institutional flows,…