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10301  Economy / Service Discussion / Re: Are Bitcoin mixing sevices safe? on: March 31, 2018, 10:40:11 PM
Bitcoin Mixers are 3rd party services and as every satellite service they have potentially many points of failure:

- who can guarantee that mixer itself is not created by law enforcement agency?
- mixers won't tell you but they keep logs with every mixed transaction
- mixers are anonymous, exit scam is always a possibility

But to be perfectly frank I didn't hear about any case of failed mixing or scam done by well known and old mixer service so far, like Bitmixer.io

As far as I know, Bitmixer.io closes its tumbling services due to heavy government pressure. We don't know if they kept logs of their customers or users, but it they did they authorities can track where the coins came from and possibly can isolated if this coins is tainted or not.

So since their demise, mixing services doesn't keep logs anymore, well that's according to them because that's the downfall of bitmixer. Haven't heard of any mixing services that has run off with the money or scam people here. And the members are really very attentive and questions are raised specially if their is a new mixing services in town, specially having funds to cover and with escrows (at least 20 bitcoin, if my memory serves me right.)
10302  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Horse racing game on: March 31, 2018, 10:19:33 PM
Gambling in horse races are still popular in my country. Bets are not online though and are sold inside arenas. Online betting is still prohibited in my country.
Horse races are popular everywhere in the world and where there is horse racing there will be gambling. According to my analysis in my country it is the hobby of elite class. Only they can afford this expensive game, also they bet very high amounts on these races. The bets here are in millions which I can't even think about to participate in.
These races are live broadcast on the television and the winners are paid high prizes. Gambling here is illegal so they deal it under the table. Honestly I have no idea about any online betting on them in my country. 

Yes, however, as you have said its gambling, so for me its not only the elite that can play this game, but even casuals like us can bet and can win huge bucks. The only advantage is that the rich one will definitely win large amount because of their capital, while the casual depends on their analysis of the horse, and the jockeys. Horse racing is one the earliest gambling that I can because my father is a avid fan of it.

Up to know I still played, although in the last year or so I do bet as much because I don't have the time anymore. But it is still popular specially in December where there are a lot of special races and if you got lucky you will win thousands or even millions of dollars.
10303  Economy / Speculation / Re: Do you feel the rise of BTC anytime soon? on: March 31, 2018, 10:00:18 PM
The price of the bitcoin is still decreasing this year the price decrease more than 70 percent price of the bitcoin last year of december. I believe the price will increase again all we need is to wait  becausw if we sell our bitcoin the price will decrease more unless all us we hold bitcoin . If that happen the price will increase again and we will earn a lot of profit.
No other option is as useful as holding of bitcoin under these stressful market conditions. Holding is creating a win-win situations for years for the supporters of bitcoin. They don’t lose anything when they keep their bitcoin hidden in wallets but get more than their expectations when they sell them off at high rates. Prices are bound to increase by the end of the year and this is why veterans are not getting rid of it.
That's maybe not the case, some people who used to feel that hold is a win win situation have been now satisfied enough with the price rise that they now are willing to dump it, and I am talking about the big holders here.

For bitcoin to go further up you need more and serious money into it, that I don't see coming by this year end. Though it always happens that price takes dip in may and then rises again in a few months, let's see if 2018, the same cycle is repeated.

I mean we need some fresh blood to put the market with more money but as of the moment, there is none because those who have pumped it in December got murdered early in January-February and now they are out of ammunition so I don't expect them to see going back to the ecosystem anytime soon.

I guess we really need some good news to come that will reverse the bearish sentiments and investors doing short trading. Let's say I'm still optimistic that it will come because I believed that this bearish trend cannot continue for the next 3 months, somewhere a long the way there will be something that will turn around this crisis.
10304  Economy / Speculation / Re: Ten years later on: March 31, 2018, 09:45:31 PM
The old question is still very interesting
Currently I am holding some BTC
For months I have forgotten it and focused on my work, my life
Five years later, we see that BTC can be up to $ 1 million or it could be zero
Since the money invested it does not affect my life so I advise people to invest with idle money Smiley
Good luck!

That's why invest what you can afford to lose so if bitcoin will be worthless you'll not be a crying child however we can still prevent losing all our investment if we manage it well and investing in real time venture. Money is still money and if it's gone whatever it costs it still hurts us especially our pockets. Grin

Yes, I would agree that you should only invest what you can afford in this market. However, we need to understand that this market is still its infancy, meaning there will be new faces joining everyday in thinking that they can get huge amount of money out of it.

Look at just how December last year turns out to be, lots of newbies joining the hype train and even buying at top price, they are irrational and invest more than they can afford to lose. Sadly though when the market plummeted everyone gets out as quick as they come it and they burned a lot of money in the process.
10305  Economy / Marketplace / Re: Is the CME GROUP BTC Trading Launch, push the BTC price down the last month ? on: March 30, 2018, 09:00:49 PM
I wouldn't say that they are the main reason for the price to sink a bit. But it may have contribution to the hype surrounding bitcoin specially in December. But if you are here in December you will notice that after both CME and CBoE enters, there's a lot of irrational buyers that went with the hype.

However, I also notice that after they offer bitcoin future contracts, the price became somewhat stalled for quite some time, before the eventually crash that we are witnessing. So Yes, for me they are a contributory factors to the dip that we are seeing today.
10306  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Do you follow trading advice from crypto influencers? on: March 30, 2018, 08:43:51 PM
If you are talking about the like of John McAfee as influencer because of his coin of the day then NO. What I do is just really read what's most of the analyst are saying and draw my own conclusion.

The problem is that most of us doesn't know that much about crypto trading and they indeed listen to influencers like they should invest in this or that, but at the end, if they lost their investment then there's no one to blame but yourself. Just gather information and try to filter out and see what you think is the best for me.
10307  Economy / Speculation / Re: What do you think will happen next? on: March 30, 2018, 08:24:25 PM
Of course just like others's opinion here, I'm still very bullish about bitcoin and the graph shows that sooner or later it will bounce back and can even hit another all-time-high.  Although it continues to slide and their is pressure amongst investors to sell this coins, I will rather just hold and see how it goes at the end of the year.

There is no way that the bears will remain on top, it will be a continues battle and I'm sure that the bull will somewhat regain the sentiments of the investors and we will see reversal after reversal before the end of 2018.
10308  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Pacquiao vs Matthysse on: March 30, 2018, 07:52:48 PM
The fighting Senator of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao announced that he is fighting this coming June 24 at Malaysia. The possible opponent is Lucas Matthysse the current WBA light welterweight champion.

For those of you who is not familiar with Lucas Matthysse below is his Boxing Record

Total fights - 44
Wins - 39
Wins by KO - 36
Losses - 4
No contests - 1

What we know so far is Freddie Roach has not committed himself yet to train Manny for this fight. Bob Arum is the the promoter for this fight, it will be De la Joya's Golden Boy Promotions and Manny's MP Promotion.

Earlier it known that Manny was asked to be an under card for Jeff Horns fight but Manny rejected the offer. There were also rumors that Manny can't fight in the US like in Las Vegas because he has issues with the IRS "again".
Will, if we talking about experience and power and speed i  rather choose pacquiao in this fight,because all of us here already know that he is the former 8 division  champion i the whole world compared to his opponent Lucas Matthysse a young opponent hunger to become  a champion and proving his own record that he have a right to become  a champion.maybe pacquiao now is to old compare to mathysse in terms of age but the hunger of winning back  again is still there and the power,speed is still there,because he want to regain back  his tittle.

Lucas is not that young anymore, although you are correct that Manny is much older that him. He last lost to Victor Postol via KO (although he seems didn't want to get up, but later he said that he injured is eye). But he then strung up 2 successive wins leading to this fight. However, I also think that Manny has still the power to outlast Lucas and I'm sure that Manny will win this and maybe retire after this fight.
10309  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Crawford Vs Horn on: March 29, 2018, 11:55:27 PM
So no more Jeff Horn and Manny Pacquiao rematch? that's sad maybe they didn't agree with both parties condition and shares.

The fight will still push through on June 9 of this year,
And now if this is now for good then these two will definitely going to give a clash. As your choice with Crawford OP, I say that don't underestimate Horn.

Yes, I know that everything can happen, but Crawford is a different animal, and will be Horn's toughest opponent and remember it will be held in USA, most of Horn's win is in home turf.

Just watched how Crawford destroys Viktor Postol, the supposed to be threat to his crown but instead played and toyed with the guy thus unifying the junior welterweight belt.

I reckoned that Crawford can get a kd here. Let's see how the fight goes and they have time to really promote the fight and put some hype around it.
I know that Crawford plays well or I'm just imagining that he's playing with his home town, well that really makes an advantage. So yeah we'll see if there's a big difference between his fights within his home town and also from off shore. 

Match will be in Vegas, Big bucks is coming.

For me his performance is just the same whether it is in hometown or not. He's a great boxer and giving Horn his first lost will be another jump of him being one of the bankable stars as Floyd and Manny is already thinking of retiring.

He can really be the new face of boxing. And yeah big bucks is coming baby!!!. Boxing is business now so that managers is carefully matching their boxers to milk them as much as they can, so to speak. (saying how Bob Arum milks Pacquiao is an understatement).
10310  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Pacquiao vs Matthysse on: March 29, 2018, 11:26:56 PM
I still go for Manny. I believe it is not the size of the opponent that counts/matters but the experience, the tactics, the moves and the fighting spirit. I believe money pacquiao have it all. It is just my opinion but i still do respect other’s. Goodluck to both.
If the fight goes to the distance I am 80% positive that Manny will win the fight. Matthysse  should aim for a knockout to seal his victory with no doubts coming from sports analyst and fans. Just like what happened when Marquez fought Manny for the 3rd time and he win, he retired and go back to his country ending the Marquez-Pacquiano trilogy.

Marquez is on steroids during the third fight. He is full of Clen form Mexican meat. hahahha

I totally agree with your analyst that as the fight takes longer, 6 rounds plus, I think Manny would have a great chance to win because Lucas is not that type of fighter who has a lot of gas. He can easily tire in later rounds, while Manny even though is older, has a lot of stamina and can even have a second wind if the fight takes longer.
10311  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Getting tired of waiting on: March 29, 2018, 11:14:59 PM
its a long and challenging journey but this is not the time to give up, the market is taking a serious hit currently and the prices so low but we shouln't give up just yet, there is still hope in crypto as the market will recover with time and so is the valuation

Right, why would you give up by this time, the only thing is to really hold and just hope that it will bounce back later. We can overcome all of this, we have been in this struggles so many times and bitcoin or crypto remains or top.

And its not just bitcoin who is getting a serious beating, even altcoins and they are doing worse more than bitcoin. Ethereum alone have lost a lot and continue to bleeds.
10312  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2018 NBA Season on: March 29, 2018, 10:53:33 PM
Did you guys saw that video of LeBron James saying that he'd vote for himself as MVP. He is definitely having one of the best seasons of his career despite being 33, but James Harden for me personally is the MVP this season. I kinda felt a disrespect towards Harden from James. They are both outstanding players but Harden is leading the NBA in scoring and has never had a bad streak like James' in the month of January. This is just my personal opinion don't get offended if you're a LeBron James fanboy. Let's have a discussion about this.

There's no denying that this is James Harden year so I say that he will the MVP for this season.

Seeing how spurs played, maybe this season is no longer for them, west really been dominated by Houston and if they continue playing like this,
I think they can match with warriors, just needed to make sure that the entire line up will play the same way that they've got from the regular
season, the squad is really developed team work and blend perfectly form each others.

Agree, sorry to let you know that Spurs will be out of the playoffs after so many years and its really pain to see him to get out like this one. Leonard injury has really the reason but I'm sure that coach Popovich is already looking for contingency plans.
10313  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Do you play online casino? if Yes... on: March 25, 2018, 11:59:05 PM
I have a friend that is a traditional gambler and now he's with crypto gambling. Gamblers will just move to crypto gambling whether there is more to offer or there is none. Everyone loves the idea of becoming anonymous while gambling and the comfort of staying at home and there's an ability to gamble and there's no need to go outside. And besides, you are like also gambling to the actual casino's because there are various games that you can play with different casino's and enjoy with it.

I'm also a traditional gambler and now I played online as well. For me there's advantage of both, anonymity, PF, huge jackpots. So for me I don't see any major difference, as long as you can win then I guess it will be ok.

I have not done any casino in the present time i do not want to go to casino because i have no extra money to use but in the future i would like to earn money for the online casino and this will possible if i earn some extra money in the crypto like if i earn some bitcoin they i wish to play in the online casino and these are good sometime the luck works and we win a game.

I suggest you don't know near any landbased casino as you might be suckered to play and get addicted to it. Just play online at least you can control yourself. You can only deposit the amount that you can afford. Unlike in a traditional casino's wherein you will be really get addicted and might looks for ways to have money just to play (like borrowing, pawning something or worst stealing). In online though, good to get some experience, but that's it, don't get addicted as well.
10314  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling: Culture on: March 25, 2018, 11:48:32 PM
In the old days gambling still available and many people almost gambling at the night, we even have many gambling places. But all changed when the new president come and make a new rules about gambling because there are many negative effects on gambling. Gambling is banned right now in my country and most of them that want gambling are play at online casino.

At least the new President is doing an all out war against gambling. However, its really gonna hard to stop because its already part of the culture and is a billion dollar business. Many big politicians are protectors, corrupt police officers are also involved.

So I don't think it can be stop. On the other hand, the government can somewhat legalized in then put heavier tax so that they can at least have something to get out of the gambling industries.
10315  Economy / Speculation / Re: And now? on: March 25, 2018, 03:01:52 PM
For me we are still not out of the woods yet and the bears and bulls keep fighting it out. We have seen the price goes to $9K already seems to be installed then suddenly went down -$500. So that's how the current sentiment is right now. Short term, the bears has still the upper hand, but long term I'm seeing the bulls taking over the market. Just another one positive news and we are good to go. And I hope that no FUD should pop up anytime soon.

The G20 news didn't sustained us, so I think we need something to boost the market and bring more cash flows. Right now the price is again stuck at $8500. Maybe we can see new hope at the start of the week.
10316  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin is really good but not right now ! on: March 25, 2018, 02:23:05 PM
I will not invest bitcoin at the moment, it puzzles me.  2017, bitcoin prices will increase as bitcoin loans are the primary currency. In 2018 I saw a lot of bitcoin imbalances at times when it came to the point where I could not believe Embarrassed

Right. You can go back and let your money sit your saving account and see how you profit in about a year. Or probably go to gold or even stocks hold on it for as long as you can. And just watch on the background when bitcoin grows exponentially in the next 6 months or so.

That's the problem for guys who really thought that bitcoin will make them millionaires in short amount of time, but then got disappointed, later get out. Another lost opportunity for you.
10317  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: The feeling of not having that high on: March 25, 2018, 01:53:38 PM
Forgot to mentioned that I haven't see her for such a long time, so maybe that's where the excitement came from. Or probably more on a physical thing than mental though. Maybe I got tired or us having fun stories about our family and my mom (she is a sister of my mother, btw). Or maybe I'm just hungry that's why I have that sort of depressive feeling.

Anyways, I don't think that I need to seek medical help though, but thanks for those who have replied.
10318  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Ethereum is struggling? on: March 25, 2018, 03:46:53 AM
Guys please remember that the slide is across the market so ETH is no exception. We have been battered with so many negative news that's why the whole market is getting into a slump and everyone is struggling.

But we all know that this just just challenges, and ETH as also have problems with scalabilty (remember the kitties?) so if everything is fixed we will see another dramatic increase in the next couple of months.
10319  Economy / Gambling discussion / The feeling of not having that high on: March 25, 2018, 03:06:13 AM
Guys,

I have a sort of weird feeling last night. I'm excited to bring my aunt to a landbased casino because she wants to play. So I get ecstatic about it and obviously say yes to her. But when we got to the casino, I suddenly feel depressed, I don't know what this feeling is, I'm very excited and emotionally high as first, but when I started to play, I felt I don't have it anymore, I feel that I'm just going to lose that night, although I still play and double my money, but still still feel weird though, feeling down and sad.

Do you encounter this kind of feelings though? Even though you win you still feel depressed?
10320  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Horse racing game on: March 25, 2018, 02:20:13 AM
Horse racing is one of the famous gambling and it is almost popular in all countries but some countries made it illegal though.Buy why it is illegal if we do with group of people it maybe considered as fun bets rather than gambling.

That's why its called the King of Sports. Even in a landbased casino, there are bonuses in a slot wherein you go run and fight against each other. lol. And there are horse racing betting as well, which replicate the scenery and ambiance on a true race track.

But yeah, I agree, we don't know why some countries banned horse racing, its extremely fun. I guess the element of gambling and animal cruelty (whipping the horse) may have something to do with the ban itself.
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