The crypto arena might not have grown this large today if Satoshi decided not to hide his or her identity. Believe it or not, the name Satoshi Nakamoto had added a great deal of mystery around Bitcoin and crypto. And the attraction that it had created pulled a lot of people toward Bitcoin. Curiosity was brought to a different level. And that made Bitcoin so cool to a lot of people. I myself have always been a fan of this name ever since I heard of it. And through this odd way, people got to know more of Bitcoin and more importantly the ideas it represents.

There are different kinds of sellers right now and as always. Some sell because they are afraid that the prices would go on falling down. These are the so-called weak hands, those people who are highly emotional. Those who are doing the exact opposite of buy low sell high. They buy when there's green and they sell when there's solid red. There are also those who sell because they have already made profit. There are also those who sell to cut loss. Many good traders also sell but their orders are based on certain analyses. And there are also sellers who are forced to do it, perhaps due to some urgent matters.

There were indeed recent consistent rounds of pumps of Waves for a week more or less in December of 2018. I have some Waves in my portfolio. And I also noticed that despite the market which is bloody red all over, Waves is standing out with its high green. At that time, the project had just announced its upcoming Vostok Project, which is a part of the Waves Project, and that it had secured a massive $120 Million in its first funding. It was a huge news. And the potential and confidence on Waves have went really high, causing the price to get pushed up. This would be a great contributory factor to the development of the project. Waves has been consistently good but this will take it a lot higher.

Prepare for the worst but hope for the best. That is my mentality as of now as the new year 2019 has already come in. I was not prepapred for the worst last year. I was really caught by surprise that Bitcoin could go down as low as $3,000 when it has already conquered $20,000. The same goes to almost all the altcoins beginning from the top spot up to the bottom. It was almost surreal to me. But what was important is that Bitcoin and the entire world of crypto has not succumbed and crumbled down. We continue to lift it up in our own little ways.

It could mean a few things. If you buy during the dip, it means you are lucky for having the chance to buy the good coins at a bargain price. Which could also mean that you might be able to start gaining sooner rather than later. But you should also be watching out for the several reasons of the dip. Because dips happen because of something. It could mean that the coin is dying. Or it could mean that there is some serious business which the fate of the coin is dependent on. So either way, we need to understand the dip before deciding to buy.

Of course, shitcoin will not make you rich. Sooner rather later they will die. But then if you have shitcoins because you only made the realization later, dump them as soon as possible, while there are still exchange platforms accommodating them, while there is still volume. Do not wait for pumps or illusory mooning. That will never come. Death is waiting for such coins.

The problem however is that they now come in sophisticated projects, almost as legit as the others. Be extra careful therefore in choosing which coin or project you will invest.

For so long a time, Ethereum has been touted as the king of all altcoins. It is ranked second to Bitcoin on the overall list of cryptocurrencies. Of course, there were times when the spot is being taken over by other altcoins, especially Ripple, which is coming as a close third for some significant time. But then it is always a temporary occurence. Ethereum will be back in a little while. Moreover, Vitalik Buterin is a crypto genius most revered and respected second to Satoshi Nakamoto. In particular, the upcoming fork is the talk of the town right now. There's much anticipation to it.

I just hope that you made the decision to sell not mainly because of frustration or of losing hope but of your needs. It saddens me to hear people giving up instead of holding on. It saddens me when people begin to lose hope and instead of patiently waiting for a little more time suddenly decides to just accept their loss. We are supporting cryptocurrency. It is not the traditonal stock market or forex. We need more patience here. Because this is some sort of uncharted territories. Crypto is fighting it out with the mainstream and traditional systems. Each individual letting go is a loss to crypto itself.

I don't know, is it betrayal if you decide one day that you will sell all your Bitcoins? Perhaps it is only if you commit to HODL it for eternity. But of course, you simply cannot do it. Later on, you will decide to sell them. I cannot predict as to the exact reason why. Perhaps because a BTC is already worth a million dollars, or perhaps because you are in need for some cash, or perhaps because it is already dying. Only time will tell. Although as of now, I cannot leave Bitcoin for certain reasons. One of which is that it has yet to blossom fully and I am committed to contribute to its success by having some and by using it accordingly.

I had a not-so-good story in 2018. That was a rather sad story for the entire year. It was not really a big deal, though. On the overall, there is nothing to worry really. I have had a good story about my Bitcoin experiences since the day I hopped in. I always had a good feeling every time my year ends. It was only in 2018 that its end was not the kind that I wanted. It was therefore an isolated case, so to speak. A tiny blot on a wide canvas, in other words. The current year, 2019, is surely a get back year. This is definitely a year of recovery. With crossed fingers, we all hope the year will be much better, if not the best!

So far, the entire cryptocurrency universe is being led by Bitcoin. Of course there are a few alternate cryptocurrencies that are also at the forefront in the worldwide crypto promotion. However, the general impression is that if you are a crypto supporter, you are naturally supporting Bitcoin as well. But it might not be the other way. It does not necessarily follow that if you support Bitcoin you are also supporting the altcoins. In other words, Bitcoin is the common denominator of everything. No doubt why when it comes to bull and bear seasons, Bitcoin is also the first. The first to rise and the first to suffer as well. Crypto is almost equal to Bitcoin at the moment.

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If and when the entire market goes down, that would always include even those at the top. However, if you invest in the top-rated coins, you are actually reducing your risks somehow. If and when the market dives, as it does every now and then, those at the top will definitely remain standing and alive. Those at the bottom part might go dead altogether. At least with those cryptos at the top rank, they have larger and more solid communities to rely on.

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We will wait for their launch in the first month of 2019. I hope that by then the market has already recovered. Exchanges are decreasing with daily volumes because of the down market.

The truth is that experts do not agree with their speculations most of the time. On the contrary, they are inconsistent and oppose each other. Second, they are not infallible. Let us all see and wait.

I think Bitcoin passes all three criteria for a successful currency. However, because it is still very young it needs more and more users, both from the business community and the community users themselves. At this point, it is not as widespread as it will be. As far as the 3rd criterion is concerned, it surpasses stability. Its value is fast rising to the point of people not using it as a currency anymore but rather as a store of value more than any other.

No. Do not leave Bitcoin altogether. Ethereum is also a good coin. In fact, it is always sticking right beside Bitcoin in the ranks. That has been ongoing for a long time. But that does not mean that it is the only coin worth holding. I always have Bitcoin and Ethereum in my wallet, along with several other altcoins. Bitcoin is going to go back to the 5-figure price very very soon. And even if it takes a little more time, it is still the number one.

I am very confident to say yes. You are correct, this is not the time to give up on Bitcoin. The price is very low. That simply means, it is a very attractive deal for buying more. Instead of taking the current market situation negatively, it would be much better to take it the positive way. Why worry about the price falling down? Are we not yet used to the fact that the price of Bitcoin has always been like a ball, bouncing up and down?

I have heard and read several complaints against HitBTC. But as far as my personal experiences are concerned regarding the trading platform, I have not encountered a single incident that would lead me to avoid the exchange. While some are saying that the site is shit, I would not say so because my trading there is smooth. I think there are always complaints when it comes to individual experiences, regardless of which exchange you are using. There will always be glitches. There are so many choices out there. Feel free to choose one you are most comfortable with.

Come on, do not panic. I can see a good deal of tension within you with this post. Why should you not hold when the price is at the bottom? Is there any reason to dispose your ETH? Have you made gains right now? If not, then that is enough reason for you to continue holding. Selling means you have already made profit. If you sell without that, it simply means suicide, throwing away precious coins. Be rational enough. Ethereum remains at the top.