Everyone must surpass the phase of giving opinions about merit through some threads . Plus, I think the majority of users have accepted the merit system   ( except some newbies and Jr members ). And  it is certain that this update  helped a lot to improve and develop many things in this forum and even the behaviours of users.

In my opinion, this is the way to get merit:
Hopefully that I do not see other topics,  talk  about merit.

Absolutely not, and in my opinion, no one (cryptocurrency) can beat the king Bitcoin especially in this period, because there are a many advantages of Bitcoin compared to other cryptocurrencies for example the high value of Market cap (152 Billion dollars) and price and even their users. In fact, it is true that Ethereum is a profitable cyrpotcurrency and over time, it has always evolved and improve and maybe their best characteristic is the projects through ICO's (erc20) .

In addition to that, I disagree with you (OP)  through your comparison (NBA), Lebron is the king of NBA and maybe the best player over time, but years later he will stop playing, especially when he will be so old, then there may be a new best player (like, Westbrook, curry..), In contrast to Bitcoin, it does not have a specific age to finish or end. Plus, I do not think that Ethereum is the prince.

In my opinion, you should invest in cryptocurrencies who has an acceptable value of market cap (more than 3-4 Billion Dollars) in order to guarantee the profit and believe me, the value of price is not essential, for example, Ripple (XRP) is a profitable currency in a long term, because simply their price is weak (less than $ 1) but their market cap is very huge (32 Billion dollars) and due to many capitalists invested a large proportion of money in that cyryptocurrencies and It is also supported by many banks.

As a matter of fact, it is sure that Bitcoin and Ethereum are appropriate to invest a large amount in them. because the most important thing in the field of Investment in the right Timing (when the price drops completely). Plus, you must have a futuristic view or vision about what is expected to happen through reading the analysis and other things, despite that there are many surprises in the market.

Actually, this is a good step for France and an acceptable start, but I expect that this country has a futuristic plan for cryptocurrencies. In fact, the issue is that the majority of countries wants to exploit users of crypto through Taxes and that value always rises over time and maybe France is planning to do this bad decision after some period especially if Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general will develop in a great way.

On the other hand, I think many countries are afraid due to the existence of Bitcoin in the  market and they cannot control it . Furthermore, even when they make some decisions ( like, what happened in France..) just to achieve their  ambitions and other goals.

In general, when we see the rank of Cardano on the market, then we conclude that this cryptocurrency is profitable, but in a long term because their current price is very weak compared to other currencies. In fact, the best advantage or characteristic of the ADA is the huge value of market cap (more than 8 Billion Dollars) and in the last week this currency jumped with a great proportion (rise by 40%). Furthermore, due Bitcoin in great evolution, so it is very expected that Cardano will increase within the next months, because everything is linked to the king BTC.

In addition to that, I expect that Cardano will reach more than $ 1, especially when Bitcoin will jump to $ 13K. So maybe this the last opportunity to buy or invest a large proportion of the ADA, then and it is  certain that the profit will be huge in a middle and long term ( 3-9 months ) .

Well, it is certain that at the beginning of each person in this field will make mistakes many times and this is something expected and normal, In fact, the  mistakes are important in teaching and improving behaviors and choices of trader and also help him/her to avoid the same errors again. Plus, I think the most essential thing in trading is  the control of emotions ( the self control ) because there will be many events ( good and bad ) must always act smartly in those difficult situations.

On the other hand, trading is not an easy area to earn a huge amount of money in a small period, and you must learn the basics and from field experiences, Furthermore, you should avoid re-making mistakes (hasty, greed,). Even fear is one of the biggest obstacles of trader and always lead to many losses, or small profit.

Honestly, everything in the market  is related to the development of Bitcoin, so when it will rise, then the majority of cryptocurrencies will increase too and the same thing happens when the opposite is achieved . Furthermore, the most of crypto are the followers of Bitcoin and for example, when we saw the last crisis in Bitcoin ( when their price dropped to $ 7000 and $ 6000 ), then all the market ( like, Ripple, Ethereum, Cardano ...)  decreased with a huge value and this is an expected thing.
In my opinion,  this is  the main reason the relation between Bitcoin and Altcoin's :
( selling Altcoin + buying Bitcoin ) & ( buying Bitcoin + selling Altcoin ) = Equilibrium

In general, the era of blockchain  has changed everything for  the better  and this technology is very helpful to facilitate the success of projects, that's why many capitalists use blockchain in their business, Furthermore,  the most characteristic to this technology is the smart contracts which have become of great importance in many fields. Plus , It has also become essential in facilitating and improving the  financial transactions, it is certain that over time, the success of Blockchain technology will continue and spread in many fields.

In my opinion, it is difficult that your prediction (Facebook, google, amazon..) will be achieved, especially within this year, due to there are many attacks on Bitcoin and cyrptocurrencies in general through the attempts of the governments to destroy all of them, and they even control the social media like, Facebook, Twitter, unfortunately, this negatively affects on the digital currencies.

On the other hand, I do not have a great knowledge about the news, but if you are true, then this is a good step for Telegram, and I am pretty sure that  this will help the cryptocurrerncies in a good way. Plus, I guess that there will be a  new changes about the recognition of cryptocurrencies   in the near future, especially if Bitcoin will develop  because everything is related to him.

In general , when you have a great knowledge and a multiple experiences ( Especially , failed attempts) in trading then you can trade wisely, if you are beginner in this field, then before everything you must learn how to control yourself ( emotion) because there will be many unexpected surprises and situations in the market  ( like, big drop, and pump ) , and after that, you should learn and understand this field, maybe you need books and they will help you a lot such as, Cryptocurrency the trading Bible, Bitcoin trading and investing.., and must read the analysis.
In fact, I advise you to help yourself by yourself and, trust me, if you have any problem, then do not ask for help from others because they are not in your place.

Actually, I reject to follow the information, predictions of the media because they always want to manipulate the users of cryptucrrencies (Traders) through some false and fake news and unfortunately, many are easily fooled by those rumors. In fact, the capitalists (who have a huge proportion of Bitcoin and other cyrpto) control the media in order to ensure their interests (financial profit).

As a  matter of fact, I do not depend on some sites ( like, tradingview ) and videos On Youtube,  I just follow myself and in my opinion, this is the right choice. Plus, I always  read the analysis of  cyrotocurrencies , and maybe my best advantage  or talent   is that  I have a futuristic vision, and I just  analyze the situation with my own self.

"Do not be a sheep and just act like a wolf "

In general, it is unfortunate that you HOLD or invested all your financial budget in just one Token (because you said " My token " in the OP), so this is a wrong choice for you. In fact, I think the only solution to this problem is patience and you should not rush to make decisions because you may regret especially if that Cryptocurrency has risen a lot

In addition to that, you must learn from those mistakes and decisions, and in my opinion, when you have a great amount of financial budget, you must  divide it into many cryptocurrencies, and  if you want a guarantee profit, simply, you should invest or hold 60% of your budget in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple , and the  last  percentage in Tron, Cardano, Litecoin , IOTA..

Absolutely yes, Japan is  one of  the most countries that have useful decisions for digital currencies, because they  know that this new technological era will be of great importance in the future, and it certain that  all financial transactions  will be based on them especially Bitcoin.
Furthermore, this legalization of crypto through Japan will positively affect on  the price of Bitcoin and cyptocurrences in general, but I do not think that this rise will be with big value, just a little jump.
On the other hand, hope that many governments will recognize cryotcurrencies like, Japan, and it is expected that this global recognization will be achieved after a  few years, especially if Bitcoin will jump with a huge proportion.

I am totally agree with you, maybe the only solution for this issue is adding new rule and it will be as the following:
Newbie and Jr member cannot make a thread ( especially in the section of Bitcoin Discussion and Trading ). and I think this will help  forum in order to reduce the proportion of spammers.

Honestly, I always control my emotions in every situation (big crisis or rise) on the market. Moreover, I believe that this thing is very essential to avoid financial losses, because many people are afraid and rush to make decisions at every sudden and unexpected event (like, the last big drop in most of crypturrencies), and this leads to bad consequences.

On the other hand, the most important thing is  the self control , because this field has many unexpected surprises, and  when you cannot  control yourself, then you will not succeed in achieving your goals and ambitions  and you will lose many times and in a frequent way. Unfortunately, the issue that  many people in that field have a psychological problems.
 

Well, I do not like token airdrops because there are many scam ones and a widespread of cheaters on the whole internet and their only goal is always deceiving the users of crypto, and unfortunately many are easily fooled. Furthermore, the ICO's always spread a huge proportion of airdrops in order to make their projects popular and this may be the best solution to that. Plus, the one reason that all people are searching for Airdrops is the greed and  the issue that everyone wants an easy money, despite that they will wait a long term of time, In order for their money to be transferred ( exchange ). Seriously , I am not one of those category of people, and I want to get money with my own effort ( Job ) .

Why the majority of people do not accept any new change or update in the forum? , they want everything in an easy way ( easy rank up , easy money ..), that's why they always stop in the same place ( no improvement in their skills..).

I got 35 merit's , I know it is not enough to rank up but  I always give a great effort to get other points.  I have made many threads to help people, and suggested some ideas. And of course, many of my attempts have failed, but  I am always trying to improve myself.
And it is sure that  I will not stop until I get my goals ( Full member, Sr ...).

Simply, you must accept any new change ( like, Merit system ), and deal with it in an  intelligent  way, and just improve yourself and behaviours.

In my opinion, it is not the same thing between Facebook and Blockchain, and I do not  think that in this era, there is a  technology which is better and can replace Facebook because it is one of the best organizations,  despite the multiplicity of technologies in the whole internet and in the field of social media but  thet cannot be better than Facebook.
On the other hand, the blockchain technology changed all financial transactions in a postive way and  it has become of great importance in this era. In fact, most of capitalists have become dependent on this technology in their new projects ( ICO ...) .

In general, it is unfortunate that a ton of countries refuses Bitcoin (like, Taiwan, China..), and many are even afraid of their existence in the market and their development over time. In fact, they are always trying to destroy the digital currencies in general through many attempts (like, Twitter, Google, Facebook bans crypto ads), but fortunately they failed to achieve their goals, because Bitcoin is very strong and secure.

Furthermore, I do not think that this bad decision from Taiwan will last long, especially if bitcoin will develop in the near future and this is very likely to happen after a few months, then there will be a great possibility that Taiwan will recognize Bitcoin as a legal currency, It is possible that many countries will make the same decision.

Why are many people afraid when there is a fall in the market?. For me, it is a normal thing, and there is always a volatility in all cryptocurrencies. Moreover, It is difficult to know the main cause of this small decline. Unfortunately, there are always rumors from the media to influence or manipulate users of cryptocurrencies through a fake news and this is pervasive in the whole internet.

In addition to that, everything is linked to Bitcoin, when it falls, most currencies go down with him, due to they are the followers. Plus, I think this collective decline will not last long (few days), after that it is certain that Bitcoin will rise to $10K and more, When this is achieved, the majority of digital currencies will jump in value.