Gambling is for mature minds and not for irresponsible people. I think this is the reason why there is a minimum age limit people should attain before they are allowed to gamble. An understanding that gambling is unpredictable will help people understand that they might win today and lose the next time they bet. Most people who lament about their loss are people who gamble more than they can afford to lose.
 Gamble is not dangerous it is simply risky. You risk your money to get fun and more money. This is a forum and you cannot stop people from sharing their gambling experience. Anyway anybody who concludes that gambling is bad is ignorant because it has so many benefits if handled responsibly. If one can control his gambling activities, such a person will find it interesting.
Gamble for me is a game that gives me fun as I also expect to make some profit. It has never had any negative consequences on my finances, health, family relationships, and other areas of my life. I try as much as possible to gamble within my means and this is done by following strictly my gambling plan.

Since Bitcoin is decentralized, it could help people to engage in financial transactions even when the war has collapsed traditional banking systems. Locals in wartorn nations could still buy goods using Bitcoin from shops that accept the coin. During the early stage of the war in Ukraine, several agencies donated Bitcoin to several NGOs to enable them to help people affected by the war.

Bitcoin could also help to invade sanctions since it could bypass SWIFT. There were reports that some countries sanctioned by NATO and its allies receive funds in the form of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin could also assist fleeing refugees who owns Bitcoin because they can still use this crypto freely in the the country they are seeking refuge.

I find your plan very easy and simple to follow. I am not targeting the all-time high before selling part of my investment because it is unpredictable. I am not also a high-risk taker so I have an average target and immediately it gets to that point, I will take my profit. If the price goes far above my target after my sales, good luck to the maximum risk-takers.

The economic problems brought by COVID-19 affected many businesses which led to pay cuts, job losses, and inflation. The economies of most nations were about to recover when the crisis in Ukraine erupted and now multiple wars are disrupting the global economy. Surviving is now difficult while saving looks impossible. I am hoping that the global economy will improve this year and maybe through determination, diligence, and sacrifice one might take advantage of the next bear run to accumulate through DCA.

I am happy you found this forum helpful and I hope you will keep learning and expanding your knowledge about the Bitcoin industry. This forum has proved over time to be the best platform to get information about Bitcoin. As you rightly pointed out, nobody in this world is a compendium of knowledge so we should always cherish valuable information. But there is also a need to verify the validity of the information we come across because there is many of fake information out there. However, I always prefer to get information from the forum because most of the discussions are enlightening. There are many reputable members in the forum and you will always learn when you read and study discussions.      

Having a gambling budget and limiting oneself to it will be a good option. A gambling plan will always guide him against overgambling because he would not gamble more than he has budgeted. Now the solution is not only about having a gambling budget but to follow it diligently. Many people have these budgets but cannot control themselves, especially when pursuing losses. Another piece of advice might be to avoid things that trigger his gambling addiction. He might decide to avoid gambling adverts and also stay away from friends who are gambling addicts. If his gambling addiction is at an extreme rate, they might consider seeking therapy from a gambling therapist.    

The concepts of saving and investment are interconnected.  Some people need to save before they invest because they don't have sufficient funds to invest in a business or product. So for this set of people saving is important. Another aspect is saving for emergencies. This kind of saving could be keeping enough funds that sustain you for three to six months without any form of income.  This type of savings is important for everybody.

Keeping money in the bank might not be the best option for people who live in nations that experience high inflation. This is because such funds will gradually become worthless over time. The best option for them will be to invest these funds in profitable ventures. However, they can decide to save their funds in a more stable currency like the dollar. The dollar is a strong currency that hardly loses value when compared with other currencies. In two years our local currency has lost almost 80% of its value over the dollar. Which entails that people who saved money in dollars made the right decision. 

The next phase will be to ask people for money to help them protect their wallets or telling them to provide seed phrase to facilitate the protection process. OP your claims are not true because you have not shown any proof even in your article. This is pure fake information that should not be taken seriously.

Maybe he is a good man that don't want to take other people's money and just wants to offer assistance to the crypto community. I don't think anybody will believe is claim because it just unthinkable to assume this fallacy. I think he came to the wrong forum.

Some asset managers have started applying for Spot Bitcoin ETF approval in Hong Kong. Harvest Global Investments a Chinese asset management firm have indicated interest for its ETF approval. Another firm Venture Smart Financial has as said that it will file for approval. Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced in December 2023 that they were ready to consider applications for spot ETF. There are reports that about ten companies have shown interest in applying. We might see the next Spot ETF approval happening anytime in crypto-friendly Hong Kong.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/01/29/hong-kong-gets-spot-bitcoin-etf-application-stablecoin-interest-from-chinas-harvest-global-reports/amp/

I have an uncle who has the attitude of reading old newspapers and we will laugh at him. But he would tell us that newspapers don't get outdated because there is always information inside that is new to you . This great news is almost two years old and I am just reading it for the first time, indeed information is evergreen.

Some people are doing everything possible to promote Bitcoin awareness and adoption. Mark Carnegie and Sergei Sergienko have decided to give Bitcoin a legacy in the animal industry. "Chrysosoma bitcoin" will forever be the name of a colorful and beautiful fly that is found in Papua New Guinea. It is also wonderful to know that a reputable organization like the Australian Museum also accepts Bitcoin.

Fiorentina will have themselves to blame for losing an clear opportunity to at least get a draw. Inter Milan was not at its best and the home team mounted pressure on the visitor's defense but underutilized most of the chances created. I have never seen such a lousy penalty Gonzalez who just freely gave Inter goalkeeper Sommer the weak shot. Juventus have lost the top spot and Inter will have to work hard to maintain this lead but they still have the advantage, having played fewer games than Juventus. Martinez has been outstanding this season, he now has 22 goals in all competitions. Fiorentina sits in the fifth position the same point as Lazio and one point above Bologna.

You are right, these intrigues and suspense is what make the league interesting. This is why the French League is not as exciting as the Italian League because you could predict this season's winner of the Ligue One but you can't do the same for the Series A.

Any activity in which you bet some amount with the projection of multiplying or increasing the money with an option of losing is gambling. It could take any form but as much as somebody will lose money and another gain, it is gambling. Every gambling involves some level of risk which includes losing all or some part of your stake. This is why it is always important to risk only what you can afford to lose. Gambling is both an activity to entertain and to also make a profit. I don't think there is any gambler who gambles solely for fun because nobody has the intention to lose money just for entertainment.

I was not referring to OP's privacy on the forum but my focus was where the author of the original post said he told his friends about his Investment and they were encouraging him to sell his coins. For me telling people that you own Bitcoin has some security risk. We have heard stories of people becoming targets of criminals because they informed some persons that they own Bitcoin. It might not be bad to tell trusted close family members or trusted friends but I don't encourage the idea of letting random people know about your investment.

The best time to buy Bitcoin is when you have the money to invest. Many people who wanted to buy when the price dropped to the level they wanted missed the opportunity to invest. But the best option for buying Bitcoin is through DCA.
If you are impatience you might never be a successful Bitcoin investor. Some people have to save from their salaries for them to be able to buy Bitcoin, which means they have to be disciplined on how they spend their money. Financial prudence is important if you want to invest. There is always news that will generate FUD, investors must be focused not minding these negative news.

Do you really need to tell people that you have Bitcoin? I don't see it as a good decision because it could have some negative consequences. Bitcoin promotes privacy, therefore, it will be good to keep your hodling secret.

My main source of information is this forum. I usually confirm the authenticity or verify the information I get from other platforms in this forum. Bitcointalk is an asset to any Bitcoiner who values quality information.

Gambling is basically a means of entertainment for me. But this doesn't mean that I don't expect to money from my bets. I don't think anybody will out money in gambling without expecting a win, after all nobody wants to waste money. it is not also wrong to gamble for money but it becomes a problem when you depend on your wins for survival. When you budget to use your gamble wins even you have not won, it shows that you have started depending on gambling wins.

The money I put into gambling depends on my income for the month. I budget a certain percentage of my monthly earnings on gambling, however, I don't exceed 5% of my income for the month.

People also want to make instant profit, so when you inform them that Bitcoin is a long-term investment they don't want to put in money. They usually prefer investments that will give them profit in a few days or weeks. This is why many people become victims of scams and Ponzi schemes. It takes patience and bravery to invest in Bitcoin because there will always be events that will generate FUD which might make one want to sell off.

There is no guarantee that your income will be steady. Some emergencies like job losses, health issues, wars, natural disasters etc are some situations that can make a hodler consider selling. These emergencies can exhaust your emergency funds steadily and cannot have money and die of hunger because you want to a make profit in the future. A Palestinian in Gaza will gladly sell his Bitcoin to facilitate immigration to a safer nation.

Fiat doesn't take only physical form, it could also be online or take the form of CBDCs. You can decide not to use physical fiat and can still engage in financial transactions without restrictions.

This your point is arguable because if not for the congestion of the Bitcoin mempool by Ordinals, the transaction fees is lower than fiat.

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency but it is unique this why any coin beside Bitcoin are called altcoin. Many developers have tried to introduce cryptocurrencies that will compete with Bitcoin but none of them are close to its class.

Bitwise has shown a worthy example for other Bitcoin asset managers to follow. Publishing its wallet address is aimed at showing transparency which could boost customer confidence in the company. The stiff competition between the other ten spot Bitcoin ETF providers might have also necessitated this publicity by Bitwise. There are many big players such as BlackRock, Grayscale, etc, but investors might be attracted to asset managers that have made their wallets public. We might see other providers join Bitwise and also seek other means to gain the trust of prospective investors.

The main benefit you can derive from this forum is knowledge. If you can gain a sufficient understanding of Bitcoin, you have achieved your aim of been here. The materials from this forum could help you in your financial and other endeavours. Therefore, don't measure your progress or benefit based on how much merit you get. Merit will definitely come as you make a positive contribution to the forum.  

These days people are attracted to ventures that bring quick profit. People don't give much attention to learning and are not also patient enough to develop themselves. This is why they will always ask for the financial benefit of joining a platform. This get-rich-quick mentality has also been fueled by diverse scam platforms on the internet. Joining the forum is not by force and it is important to introduce only people who have an interest in learning. You should let them know that this forum is mainly for knowledge, earning from here is a fringe benefit of patience and continuous learning.  

This a great news coming from the Philippines and also a plus to crypto users in the country. The main focus of Coins.ph should be how to secure licences from countries like the US and other super economies in Asia. This is because these nations have more Filipinos and they also earn higher salaries. But we still appreciate Coins.Ph CEO Wei Zhou and his team for helping people to send remittances to friends and families.       

I don't live in the Philippines and don't know much about the platform. But they have to take the issue of customer support very seriously because it is important for the reputation of the firm. Many organisations are using modern technology such as artificial intelligence to support their customer service team. The strict regulation issues might be related to the laws that guide crypto services in the country. 

The sale is insignificant compared to the $579 million that has been disposed of Grayscale Bitcoin ETF since the approval of the ETF. The impact of the dump by Grayscale was slightly felt with the price of Bitcoin dropping significantly. But we have seen some signs of recovery with the price moving to $41k. I doubt if the proposed sale by the US government of about 2,934 BTC ($118 million) of Silk Road Bitcoin would have much impact. Even if there is any effect, the price will still recover within a few days. Thus I totally agree with Steven Lubka that this auction is peanut and I think this news shouldn't give rise to FUD.