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#1 Never invest more than you are able to lose.
#2 Store your coins across different wallets. (For larger amount of bitcoin, HARDWARE WALLET is highly recommended) - Note: If you don’t have ownership of your private keys, you don’t own Bitcoin.
#3 Unless you trade very often, always withdraw your funds from exchanges and store them on offline wallets.
#4 Understand and respect the idea of bitcoin and the intended direction set out by the creator and developers.
#5 Take time to read news in full and assess if it is accurate and what it means, do not believe everything you read or hear.
#6 Never allow your emotions to dictate your decisions, always take time to consider decisions and remove panic/fear from them.
#7 Hold a diverse portfolio of cryptocurrencies to reduce risk. (need better suggestions: to be replace)
#8 Practice safe practices with passwords and private keys, do not ever share these with anyone under any circumstances. Give your cryptocurrency addresses instead. Always backup you wallet/private key and store it on multiple locations. (better if it is hand written)
#9 Always put secondary securities if available.
#10 Buy low, sell high. (Just buy on the dips and hold) HODL!


So i was thinking of a good idea to help beginners to start their journey in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Then i came into this.
Would appreciate if you can contribute some suggestions that are better than mine so I can replace other commandments to make it look more better and helpful to freshers.



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Here are some of my threads that might be also helpful to you
Bitcoin Tips
Bitcoin Starter pack:       https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2861680
The 10 Commandments: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2856970.0
Bullish & Bearish Flag:   https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2843383
Factors that affect bitcoin price: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2867326
Avoiding Scams: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2874379

Not really changing them but just writing them a little differently:

1. Never invest more than you are able to lose.
2. Store your coins across different wallets/exchanges.
3. Buy low, sell high.
4. Understand and respect the idea of bitcoin and the intended direction set out by the creator and developers.
5. Take time to read news in full and assess if it is accurate and what it means, do not believe everything you read or hear.
6. Never allow your emotions to dictate your decisions, always take time to consider decisions and remove panic/fear from them.
7. Hold a diverse portfolio of cryptocurrencies to reduce risk.
8. Practice safe practices with passwords and private keys, do not ever share these with anyone under any circumstances.

9 and 10 I didn't really like so maybe they can be the ones you change, overall though it's really great advice for anyone starting out and covers the real basics.

Such a good insight on crypto, I give you a big THUMBS UP for giving such informative context on Whats,  :o

You giving us an ease following these commandments,.

Thanks for your cooperation. I will be applying this if you wouldn't mind.

Do not use bitcoin for betting? "Double the price in just an hour of playing". We all know betting is all about chances and the chances is really low. Also, don't use bitcoin if you're buying low amount or low value prices because the transaction fees might be higher than your original payment right? In the 7th commandment, we must be really careful in choosing an alternate cryptocurrency because there are many ponzi scheme platform today and I suggest go to ETH or LTC :D

Nice commandment, you did really a great job for summarizing it for newbies.

With #2 you can also add this, store your coins through hardware wallets for better security.

You can merit him instead for appreciation.  ;D

Thanks for contribution. Will be adding this.

I would be glad if my posts deserves your merits  :D This would also encourage us to create more constructive and unique posts.

You have really did a nice job by explaning what is Bitcoin to newbies here! You do deserve a merit for this contructive and creative thread!
I personally agree with what you said for most of the part. But for hodl? I think it's a bad move to hodl the best way to earn is from making your money go and trade it into other currencies rather than just saving it. Be a risk taker!

You're making things for them really easy. Big thumbs up!

For 2.) I would add "always backup you wallet/private key and store it on multiple locations"

Wao excellent commandments ;D

Nice read and thanks for your contribution. For point 2, I guess storing coins in exchanges are not that safe. It is better to keep in a wallet you control the private keys.

These are very good commandment and helpful points to understand how we can go with the Bitcoin in perfect way. Many mistakes are done when we use bitcoin or invest into bitcoin and this is nothing but the life saver I think. I have made many mistakes such as not understanding the whole thing and just investing into it without much knowledge. Lost money many time during the process. That's why I find these very important.

10. HODL!

Yes off course I can never forget this one and already got bad experience in the last year, so I'm as good as not selling it for whole year this time.  ;)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, i also experience the same thing as you before. Where I lost a decent amount due to wrong investment and panic selling and buying because of FUDs. And this thing lead me to this idea so that it may help beginners to start the right track.


Indeed. In number 2, my point is that we shouldn't store or hold our coins and tokens all in one place(wallet/exchange) for if that wallet or exchange causes an issue or problem then it is the easiest way to lose everything.

Thanks for your contribution, i think i would add this in number 8 instead.

Don't fall for the trolls on troll boxes on exhanges
Don't get involved in pump and dump groups.

I don't agree with some, would add:

a - NEVER leave any bitcoin / crypto on exchanges. Store them only in wallets where you control your private keys. If you hold large amounts, it is wise to invest in a hard wallet.

b - ALWAYS backup your passphrase / security phrase / passwords / private keys, and have them offline or encrypted.

2. ONLY store in hardware wallets.
3. DONT SELL (CHECK COMMANDMENT NUMBER 10)
7. Buying different crypto currencies DOES NOT diversify your portfolio. They are the same class of assets.

This is the shortest explanation on how to trade as a newbie. I really agree on your points. Those points were the things I know in trading. And in trading, I bet that newbies can win trades not much of a high profit but at least a win because of this commandment. I commend you for this.

#2 should really be replaced with something along the lines of, “If you don’t have ownership of your private keys, you don’t own Bitcoin.”

Storing coins on exchanges should never be advised.

Also, it is impossible to keep all these commandments.

If I follow #3 (sell high), then I break and #10 (HODL), and vice versa.

And #7 has nothing to do with Bitcoin!  Why would you recommend that someone diversify into scams?  If they are going to diversify, then they should think about precious metals or other commodities, or securities (stocks), or bonds.  Moving form Bitcoin to other cryptocurrencies is NOT diversification.

Copy that, I would be re editing my post to improve its effectiveness and to help the newbies avoid losing profit.

Okay, i will be just adding those as a note in number 2.


2. Storing in hardware wallet is the best option we have although for us who have only small amount of bitcoin in hand, storing in hardware wallet would just cause us to spend much. But i will put it as a note to #2 to store on hardware wallet if you are dealing with large amount of bitcoin.

Right now, bitcoin is fluctuating too much that is why for now it is the most effective way, to buy and sell. But on other hand holding would be a better idea for long terms.

I was planning to change this also once i get some suggestion of better replacement for this.
I remove the idea of storing on exchange, The reason of adding the sell on high is because of too much fluctuation lately, I can just remove this later if it is not effective. And the #10 is for long term.
If you can give a better suggestions and contribution, we can change or replace the #7.

Agreed with you all. Especially for the #10. HODL is the key.

Thanks for adding my suggestion its a pleasure that you considered what I've said.

That's how merits are used for so I'm not that selfish enough not to give 1 merit for it. You deserve it and I hope you'll keep on creating informative and helpful threads like this.

Suggestions and corrections are important to improve something, and your suggestion is indeed helpful.
Please also review my new created thread today and check if it is helpful     :D
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2861680.msg29366080#msg29366080

I think you should also include a lil bit explanation in #5 the reason why they should read news. Because the bitcoin valuation are affected by numerous factors such as laws and local news. With that they will be motivated to read for they know their goal.

1. Learn more about cyptocurrencies (specifically bitcoin)
2. Engage only to cryptocurrencies if you're knowledgeable about it.
3. Don't do panic selling/buying bitcoins.
4. Don't share the password of your wallet.
5. Only invest money that you can afford to lose.
6. Take time to read bitcoin related news so that you'll be updated on what's happening in the crypto world.
7. Don't believe on what other people say about buying bitcoin, always take an advice from the expert on bitcoin and look up on the successful people who believe on bitcoin.
8. Use bitcoin as what it should be used.
9. Buy low and hold.
10. Go back to #1. and always remind yourself this quote "learn before you earn".

This is my top 10 bitcoin tips, I hope it may help.  :)

Thanks for this reminders because lots of my Investment go to Crypto. right now I will think over and over again if I will invest. Thanks to my Friend who invited me in this community Bitcointalk.org to gain and airdrop and step by step on how to me a bounty hunter right know I'm still noob how to start a bounty hunter campaign. But I believe I can do this nothing is Impossible.

This is a very helpful thread for beginners and for those who's just starting in bitcoin community about storing their bitcoin. I hope you will create more thread about earning bitcoin or alt, like choosing on what signature campaign to join, trading, and other bounty campaigns. Nevertheless, your effort in this thread is much appreciated.

I would say for #7 that it is good to have cryptocurrencies that have different purpouse.

For example Litecoin's purpouse is fast transactions.
Ripple's purpouse is bank applications.
Ethereum's purpouse is smart contracts. And so on.

Also have some tokens that have real life applications.

For example when you buy EOS token you will get one part of EOS networks stake, which you can use to host website on it, or to rent it.

I don't think there are 10 of them, you actually repeating most of the points in the other number.
For example, number 2, 8, and 9 supposed to be in the same place.
And 5 & 6 also supposed to be in the same place.
And 3 & 10 too.

A very important advice that you forgot which can be relevant to many people is:
#11 unless you trade very often, always withdraw your funds from exchanges and store them on offline wallets.
It's not just the security issue (which is a big deal by itself with so many exchanges got hacked recently) but it simply gives you more flexibility on your coins. Every other day there are bad news on exchanges that raise they fees suddenly/take very long time to approve withdrawals and other things that can get you stuck with your money on the exchanges.

Thanks for your suggestion, I think i will be creating a new thread explaining about this later.

That might be a good idea, I will be re editing this post later so that it will be updated and more helpful.

Thanks for the correction sir/ma'am, I will be combining these once we get more suggestions and contributions to add in this topic. If you might have any idea to add, it would be great.

Thanks for this bud, i will be adding this suggestion to my post.

You made a very useful case by making this list. And it will be useful not only to a beginner in cryptography, but also to experienced traders.

It is unfortunate that I didn't know about these councils before, at the very beginning of my activity, when there was a lot of information, but really important and necessary - very little.

the sixth one applies to me that instead of fear I had greed and even though I planned to withdraw my portion of money for my studies before Xmas when btc was 20k I wanted to earn more and more and greed affected my decision.

Good advice, thank you. Now I see how merits are inspiring to write good quality posts like this  :)

You have not written this advice, but I will support the commentators written above here - never keep all your coins on the exchange. I suffered very badly from this, because the exchange on which most of my funds were located blocked me because of the place of my residence. And I still can not deal with this situation. Be careful with your money!

Thanks for sharing. Every new comer to cryptocurrencies world needs to know these advises to avoid bad experiences.

I did, but in order to improve the effectiveness and the quality of the post to make it more helpful, i decided to follow the suggestions and corrections of these people for the benefit of the many. For I know that i also isn't that good trader so advice should be taken. You can see the qouted message at the first reply which were my topic started.

Thanks for the appreciation, if you have suggestions and corrections, feel free to post it here.


it is indeed inspiring and worth the hardworks and effort.


We cant avoid getting mistakes especially that we can't predict the value of cryptocurrencies, but we can at least minimize the risks.

The first line about not investing more than you are willing to lose is pretty much the norm for like ANY invest you’ll make in life IMO

“Always put secondary securities if available.” Good point, it’s a really really bad idea to go allin in cryptocurrency or BITCOIN

“Store your coins across different wallets/exchanges. (store your coins through hardware wallets for better security)”

Horrible advice to store BITCOIN one exchanges especially with so many hacks