If these individuals buy Bitcoin today knowing that there is a possibility that they need to cash out tomorrow, then surely Bitcoin is not a good investment for them. In my opinion, Bitcoin is a good way to store value, but the benefits are easier to perceive in the long term, because in the short term the price is subject to very high variations, both positive and negative.

Yeah, this is something that will depend on the user and the situation. A few years ago, I used PayPal, and had no problems, but after using Bitcoin, I realized that there are several advantages with regard to convenience and fees. There are people who have not yet adapted to the concept of decentralized technologies, probably did not realize the benefits of it, and have become accustomed to other forms of payment.

We can't say for sure, but it is possible to realize that there are many signs that strengthen forecasts that Bitcoin will appreciate in the long run. Some of these signs are the growing involvement of third world countries, and the possible solution for the scaling issue. However, the last point will be something that can still bring several debates, as there is not enough consensus on the best solution to solve this problem.

This can be very risky, and I think this will depend on how things will happen with Bitcoin for the next few months. If SegWit support remains stagnant for too long, I think the level of instability in Bitcoin markets will increase. In this case, there will be better chances for altcoins and ICOs.
There is, of course, a possibility that Bitcoin will continue to rise in value, even if the scaling issue is not resolved soon... that is a possibility that should be considered.

This is one of the most risky decisions, because in general these chatboxes are full of coordinated groups of people who decide for themselves the right time to pump or dump certain coin. In my opinion, the best way to get information, is doing your own research, through reliable sources, that allow you to obtain information faster and more efficiently. And, of course, listening to opinions of trusted and reputable people in crypto.

It is necessary to collect information to at least choose the right cryptocurrency, because that's how it becomes possible to stay away from easily manipulated markets.

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I also would not put that amount of money into gambling. I think gambling can be a good way to have fun, and maybe make some money. However, I'm not in a hurry, so holding Bitcoin seems to be a better way to make a profit in the crypto space, and the level of risk is acceptable, in my opinion.
This is something that depends on each one, there are people who have lots of money, so it may not be a big problem for them to invest one Bitcoin in gambling.

I read that in the beginning there were some serious problems with regard to technical aspects and vulnerabilities, but developers have managed to solve most of them in the early years. At the moment, I think the biggest problems with the Bitcoin network, are problems related to scalability, but there are many competent developers working on it.

Certainly many critics have no idea what Bitcoin is. Bitcoin is an electronic payment system, functioning in a decentralized manner and supported by people around the globe. This has nothing to do with scam websites. Some people associate Bitcoin with bad things because there are scammers who try to associate the reputation of Bitcoin to their ponzi schemes. The point is that this is something that has no connection to the Bitcoin network.

Actually there is a possibility, but it is very low. I think the big problem is that the individual would have to put a large amount of money to make it possible. In addition, the player would be exposed to very high risks. If I had that amount of money to invest, I would certainly look for something different.

Indeed, Bitcoin really is a very scarce currency, more than some people think. Therefore, it is natural that there is a considerable upward trend in the long run. But this is not the main reason that makes Bitcoin a good investment. What makes this is a good investment, in my opinion, is the fact that the way money is issued and the functioning of the network occur in a decentralized way. And currently, there is no other system with the same level of decentralization, efficiency and stability. That's why so many people rely on it to store value.

Good initiative, it's always important to have more places to talk about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. As a suggestion, I think you should improve marketing if you want to expand your forum to a larger audience.

Is this available in the hashnest market? If not, I hope it does not take too long to be there.
Last year, the s9 miners took so long to get into the hash market that I don't think it was worth buying it.

Buy and hold seems to be the best option for me as well. The fact that there are people mining with practically free electricity makes me think that it would be very difficult to get into this business.
However, I have seen that there are people finding alternatives to this, and companies providing more efficient equipment. I think the name of one of them is pandaminer. Seems to be a relatively new company.

The question is a bit subjective. I think the use should depend more on how much you trust the Blockchain Technology. If you can trust in a technology backed by math and cryptography, then I think you can certainly trust Bitcoin.
First you need to understand it, of course. The basic concepts behind this are easy to understand, in my opinion, but to have a deeper knowledge you will need to put a greater effort into it.

In trading, in fact, you can't depend on luck. Trading is already a risky business, in the cryptocurrency space this is even riskier, because there are smaller markets and with less liquidity. Any event can cause sudden changes in price, so you have to be prepared with knowledge and good sources of information, so you do not have to depend on luck.

If you really are willing to go into this business, the best alternative is certainly to mine on your own, but first you need to be aware of the costs to build a mining rig. Probably the best option for beginners is altcoins mining, most people comment that the difficult to mine Bitcoin is increasing at a rate that requires high investments in order to compete in the market.

Price is important, but this is a result of mass adoption. So, mass adoption is something that should come first.

Either way, the two things will always work together. It's not possible for the currency to rise in value without a user base, and it's not possible to have a user base without the currency value being recognized in the market.

That's a lot of hate. But in fact, I have seen many negative reports regarding this crypto. If there is a premine, this should at least be something done in the most transparent way possible. I would not risk investing, especially now that Bitcoin is in a bull run.

At the present time, this is certainly the biggest motivation of many users. But that's not just what makes people use Bitcoin. There are several websites that allow you to use Bitcoin to buy things, or virtual products, like games. In addition, many of these websites give discounts to people using Bitcoin.

Another great use is the possibility to store value using it.
We are getting to a point where many users feel more safe holding Bitcoin, rather than holding Fiat currency.