Correct, although we have reached our 10th year anniversary, crypto is still on its infancy stage so a lot of growing up pains to see and experience like hackings. It will continue though because hackers are always one step of the game.

However, I'm sure that exchanges are also evolving and trying to prevent this so called hacks to happen to them because (1) the money they invested will evaporate that quick (2) they will lose the trust of their customers, thus might go and end up bankrupt (3) restitution payment will be a headache if they don't have the money to cover for the losses.

Developing countries can really benefited from Blockchain Technology. Obviously, they are still on the development phase and using Blockchain at this early stage will move them toward a 1st world very quick with the help of this technology.

But I was quite surprised though with using NEM, why not Ethereum though? Who advises them to used NEM?

I'm definitely sure that the OP is talking about the market price. So it's obvious that the answer will be NO because of the big difference in the current price (three digit for Ethereum) so it will take a lot of money to even get to four digits, so there's no way for Ethereum to pass bitcoin not even in the next 2-3 years.

As for the speed per transaction, no doubt that it's much faster than bitcoin because it is based on smart contracts and the network is not always clogged.

We can never really tell at this point what 2019 would bring. At the beginning of 2018 we see the price fluctuates and everyone still very bullish but it turn out that everyone is almost wrong.

I do hope that we learn a lot of mistakes in 2019 and not apply in anymore in 2019. Although it's good to remain bullish, but sometimes we really need to accept the fact that bitcoin is going on another scary ride this year unless some news or a catalyst emerge to put the price higher at what we are right now.

I have said, we need patience in this market. This is not like a 100 meter dash sprint, more of a marathon and those who trains hard usually wins at the end.

I'm just going thru top 10 coins though, not buying shitcoins that has no purpose whatsoever. Ethereum is a good choice besides bitcoin. I think Ethereum has hit bottom already, so there's no way but to go up in the coming two years.

Of course we should definitely talk about bitcoin for this year. But you can go back to the old thread here and you will see similar post asking the what's if for bitcoin in its 10th anniversary, so here we are right now.

Time flies so fast that who won't noticed we are already in 2029 and looking back at this thread and see our predictions. I'm just hoping for a mass adoption of bitcoin or crypto in general. We might see signs all over, saying "Bitcoin Accepted" here or something.

Yeah in a sense it's better to see it regulated instead of a total ban.


As far as I know India is a democratic country so I don't know how you get the idea of them similar to China like forcing people to do what the government wants. They even have a hearing last year about how to regulate as well so it's very different atmosphere.

If you are talking about a inside job that someone from casino's tip it to a gang, I really doubt about it. They could have tip a lot more people with huge amount of money not just $75K.

The blame is on the guy himself because he didn't take care of his money when he get out of the casino. It maybe a real gang who operated on that casino and targeting people alone, who make a good winnings and not aware of their surroundings when they left.

Well you got your answer to your own question, majority lost and I have no doubt about that. Of course gambling should not be treated to make money because the moment you have that kind of mindset then I'm sure you will not win.

Just have some fun with your friends if you are gambling in a land based casino, or play online if you are bored or something.

Oh I totally forgot that they have the same date with the Pacquiao vs Broner so it will be an easy decision for fans to choose the Pacquaio fight.

Anyways, I don't see Henry Cejudo winning against TJ Dillashaw here, TJ is well rounded fighter for me, and his movements and striking skills is above every one else in the flyweight/bantam division.

I beg to disagree. Why would Russian invest into a crypto backup currency which will impose high taxes? Doesn't make sense at all, besides, Russia has been contradicting about their stance since 2017 so I don't think that they will just simply allow bitcoin to flourish as well.

Just think about the Petro by Maduro, initially they said that they have like $300 million (to mitigate US sanctions as well)as investment but later it was debunked and just a figment of his imagination.

I think by now we should have arrived to the conclusion that it was a bull trap. I mean the pattern has been happening to a lot of coins not just XRP though, to be fair.

And the worst thing happened to them, as Ethereum has overtaken them and regain the second spot because of the news about it's fork (Constantinople).

But nevertheless, XRP at 3rd spot is nothing to be ashamed of. Many hated it being the "bankers coins", but if you are here to make profits then XRP is a good choice to invest right now. It could grow exponentially when the bull started to run this market again.

We're at the mercy of SEC which means its beyond our control. Why would we rely on something that we don't have control with?

Besides, we have survived that first 10 years without any ETF, so it doesn't makes any difference whatsoever if it is approved or not.

Someone can argue that it will bring fresh blood to the market, yes, i would agree to that, but will the growth sustainable or this is just another way for whales to manipulate the price again and we will see another massive drop-off? It's better to be prepared for the worst situation if SEC rejects its again (most likely) next month.

Any information why you said that we will hit at least $5k? As far as I'm concern we are still in the bear market so its going to be difficult to see a reversal to $5k-$6k.

Anyways, all we can do is be optimistic that 2018 will be much different and let this bear market end and see a new cycle comes in. I don't like though the massive spike again, would rather see the price trading sideways or gaining slowly as months passes by.

I think majority of us here trade with the top 10 coins in the market. But I prefer Ethereum and XRP at the moment and the some Litecoin. Although I still buy shitcoins but just to catch the wave of the pump-and-dump group and get out when I make a good profit.

I remember early last year when I was able to buy a coin that was pump x2 in just 24 hours. I don't want to be greedy and chooses to exit on time and I'm glad I did that decision because the coins lost so much value as of this time.

Believed me, don't leave your current job just to focus on crypto activity. First, crypto is not to be considered as a stable job, it won't give you the regular pay to needed to put food in the table and pay your monthly bills.


I still have a regular 9-5 job. But boy, there are a lot of people who quit their job and concentrate on crypto trading way back in 2017 when everything was really taking off. Sadly though, I don't know what happen to them specially 2018 was a complete opposite. So I advise you not to go that route. Just try to work day in day out and be patience. You can even have a regular job and enjoy crypto trading as well because they're doable.

No harm done, But as the @The Pharmacist, have said, Yobit is one of the worst if not the worst trading platform out there. I'm sure that majority of 'experienced' traders have gone somewhere like Binance already.

Just a word of advise and precaution, stay away and moved out all your coins from Yobit. Because you don't know, they might pull a exit scam in the future.

I think otherwise, although blockchain technology is very useful, we can only see it's true form when every sector of the society will take advantage of it, like government and private industry.

What people do is really believes that bitcoin will make them rich, we have seen it happen for early adopters and it could also happened again with bitcoin reaches another all-time-high in the next couple of years.

Goodluck on your bet.

Adrien Broner is not stronger than Manny Pacquiao. And for me he is not a natural 147 lbs boxer. He even lost to Mikey Garcia which is a overhype boxer. Manny is lefty (south paw stance), which for most of the boxers, is very difficult to fight because he usually leads with his right and then the left hand is very hard to see coming.

Anyways, I guess you already made up your mind and may the best man win, (just a couple of days from now).

I don't think that Saunder will be their coach long term. Maybe just an interim for now and I think they would hire someone to be the "head coach". Usually firing of coach brings fresh air to the team to let's see how it goes for the Wolves. Although this year was really tough, they are still in the position to get a playoff spot.

@LogitechMouse - Yeah, I think at this point Harden is unguardable, even though you know his moves, its really hard to keep pace with him because of his quick first move.