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1  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026 on: September 23, 2025, 05:32:34 PM
This is an incredible start of the season for Tottenham. Unlike last season they had 2 wins, 2 loss and 1 draw. They end finishing 17th in the Premier League table. Hopefully with the new changes Thomas Frank has brought into the clubs. From players, style, formation and offensive nature i am expecting a wonderful season from them. Winning the league is not this picture but at least, they should be able to qualify for the upper champion league competition. Currently, Arsenal has the same stats with them this season. As time goes by, the results will change. The only thing that wont change is that Arsenal wins the league or finish second place.

Last season we saw Tottenham at the bottom of the table. The team was in the 17t h position in the table. We have not seen such a decline in Tottenham in the last few  years. But this season we are seeing a good performance from Tottenham.

Tottenham  are now in the third position in the table. It is unbelievable. We have seen Tottenham win three out  of five matches and lose one. The most important thing is that we have seen Tottenham win against Manchester city. Tottenham's boys  performed brilliantly in the home match  against City. It is a bit difficult for Tottenham to perform well consistently. But I think tottenham  will try their best to qualify for the Champions League this season. The team will try to stay in the top 5 of the table.
2  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: September 22, 2025, 04:51:47 PM
Marseille have  6 points after 4 games this shows that they are not in their best performance compared to last season when they had a very good performance right from the beginning of the season so against PSG they may not get the best result in the match but PSG are without some of their good players and it's an added advantage for Marseille to maximize the opportunity to secure a win at home.

Last season we saw Marseille in great form. The team was in second place in the points table. But this season we have not seen Marseille perform so well. The team is in eighth place in the points table. Marseille has lost two of its four matches.

PSG has played well in every match this season. Dembele and Doue are not in the squad. Even then we have not seen a decline in PSG's performance. PSG has played well in every match. So naturally PSG is being called the favorite against Marseille. I am interested in betting on PSG's victory today. I have faith in Luis Enrique
3  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Does Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap create inequality over time? on: September 22, 2025, 12:51:21 PM

With its fixed supply, I would say, inequality would happen. Just consider the fact that big corp or rich investors are holding large amount of btcs. That alone will give us idea when the time comes when every satoshi matters.

Along with supply, the increase in bitcoin price over time is also a factor that causes inequality. But supply could be the main reason because early adopters, early miners, early investors had the opportunity to hold a large amount of bitcoin when it was not yet globally popular. Meanwhile, rising prices over time further increase inequality as the rich can buy large amounts of bitcoin. It will be difficult for even the poor to own bitcoin if its price continues to rise.

Fixed and limited supply assets like gold and bitcoin are great for hedging against inflation and currency devaluation but they create huge inequality. As in the gold standard era, inequality was a much bigger problem than it is today.
4  Economy / Speculation / Re: BTC Shows Strong Recovery Amid Fed Rate Cut on: September 22, 2025, 12:35:56 PM


It was just short live, or the news was already price-in. Maybe it was just FOMO as well, but it seems that the market is very smart to react to this kind of news unlike before wherein there could be a lot of newbies buying the news.

So now everything is quiet and settled down. But it goes that we are above $108k-$110k and hopefully there will be strong support at $115k at least. Otherwise in the coming week it might be broken again and we are back from where we started because the Fed Rate Cut news.

If bitcoin price continues to fall and goes below $108k, why do you think it's because the Fed is lowering interest rates? It sounds like you're trying to blame them  Wink.

Basically, interest rate cuts or quantitative easing are positive news for speculative and risky markets like stocks and crypto. But it takes time for changes in interest rates to fully impact the economy and markets. Short term volatility is essentially manipulation. Whales, market makers are using news to manipulate the market for their own gain. As evidenced by the fact that when bitcoin price dropped to $112k and dragged the entire market into a sea of ​​blood, more than $1.66 billion was liquidated. This is blatant manipulation, so if there is blame to be placed, it is the fault of the manipulators.
5  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Turkish Super League 2025/26 Season on: September 22, 2025, 09:14:43 AM
Fenerbahçe couldn't beat Kasımpaşa, who were down to 10 men. Kasımpaşa was also a better team in terms of football. They struggled to hold on after scoring the equalizer, but they still launched effective attacks. Fenerbahçe's inefficiency was striking.

Kasimpasa is not a strong team. Kasimpasa is one  of the weakest teams in the super league. Even then, we have not seen a better performance than fenerbahce in this match. Fenerbahce performed very badly.

Kasimpasa played with 10 players. In the 45th minute of the match, the referee showed Cafu a red card. Even after playing with 10 players, Kasimpasa performed well. The team's players  were able to attack a lot. They had a total of 17 shots. On the other hand, Fenerbahce was only able to make 9 shots. Such a performance  from a renowned team like Fenerbahce is really disappointing. We will not see Fenerbahce even in the top 2 of the table this season.
6  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: September 22, 2025, 07:43:17 AM
  • Napoli vs  Pisa(Napoli over 2.5)

The competition in Serie A is getting more exciting, with every match always shifting. Currently, Juventus at the top of the standings, but unfortunately, Napoli victory is already in sight in today's match. So, a Napoli win is highly likely, overtaking Juventus once again.

Napoli will definitely not lose points against a team like Pisa. Napoli have won all three of their matches. And if they can get points in this match, the top spot of the table will be in the hands of Napoli.

On the other hand, Pisa is one of the weakest teams in Serie A. The team has managed to get only 1 point in three matches. This team is also new to the Serie A platform. I do not see the possibility of Pisa getting points against a giant team like Napoli. Napoli  will win this match and they will ensure victory by at least 2 goals. Although their performance in the Champions league is unstable , Napoli is still the strongest team in Serie A. They will try their best for the Serie A title
7  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026 on: September 21, 2025, 04:41:03 PM
The second half is about to begin, and anything can still happen. As we know, Arsenal has big ambitions this season to compete for the EPL trophy, so in the second half, Arsenal must strive to turn the tide and secure three points from Manchester City. This match should be an opportunity for Arsenal to challenge Manchester City's dominance in the English Premier League.

After scoring, Manchester City is naturally playing a bit defensively. Manchester City will now try to finish the match 1-0. We did not see Arsenal's performance in the first half. In the second half, Arteta will definitely have to change his match strategy. And the weaknesses of City's defense will have to be identified. Breaking Manchester City's defense will be more difficult for Arsenal in the second half. I guess we will see a defensive gameplay from Manchester City in the second half. City will not try to attack too much.
8  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion on: September 21, 2025, 03:16:46 PM
Since Pakistan is batting in the first innings and the opponent is India, Pakistan will have to score at least 180 to 200 runs on the scoreboard in the first innings, only then will this match be a tough competition.

India won the toss and decided to field. But Pakistan is performing better in today's match compared to the previous matches. After 7 overs, Pakistan has scored 60  runs. Pakistan has lost only one wicket. Sahibzada Farhan is unbeaten on 31 runs off 25 balls. If Pakistan wants to win against a big team like India, it will definitely be necessary for Pakistan to score big. India's batting order is very strong and experienced. Batting for a target of 200+ and winning is not a difficult task for  India. So if they want to make the match competitive, Pakistan will definitely have to score big.
9  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: 3 reasons why El Salvador could overtake US in BTC holding on: September 21, 2025, 04:11:27 AM
You are comparing apples and oranges. Last I checked US wasn't really considering bitcoin to be a national reserve and whatever coins they have are just like any other asset the law enforcement has seized from criminals and whatnot. On the other hand El Salvador has actually acquired every single satoshi they own to be stored as national reserve.


Many people still misunderstand that the US has strategic bitcoin reserves and think it’s thanks to Trump. But in reality, the US has never had a strategic bitcoin reserve, the reserve that Trump signed was just an executive order. That means if they want, they can sell it on the market at any time. Or when Trump's term ends, the new administration will easily undo that reserve executive order with another one.

So far, only El Salvador and Bhutan are the only two countries that have added bitcoin to their national reserves through purchases and mining.
10  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why is Bitcoin hard for people to understand? on: September 21, 2025, 03:58:33 AM
The main reason some people do not understand bitcoin is because they do not care about it, they do not want to know about it. If they want to know about bitcoin, only simple information is what they need.

First is that bitcoin has just limited supply. That will later make it scarce, its price will increase more because of that. This information first can make them be eager to learn more about bitcoin.

People do not need the technical parts of bitcoin but just the investment part and also reading about bitcoin security and safety.

Agreed, people find Bitcoin hard to understand, simply because they’re not interested in it.

We need to be realistic that bitcoin is not the only currency or the only profitable investment in the world. Our world is very colorful, not everyone cares about privacy and freedom, and there are many ways to make money and become rich. So don't expect everyone to need and care about bitcoin like we do.

Maybe many of us are struggling in life because of lack of freedom, lack of money but that does not mean others are in the same situation. There are many people out there who are living good and prosperous lives, they are satisfied with their lives. For such people, we cannot force and expect them to care or need bitcoin.
11  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Who's next to make bitcoin a legal tender? on: September 21, 2025, 03:39:00 AM
For sure that these efforts they made would bare good results to their country in future. Also they only failed on the execution but they gain a lots of benefits for adopting Bitcoin since we can see that El Salvador economy and tourism grows more.

No, the only benefit El Salvador has gained since they adopted bitcoin is the investment in bitcoin. The investment in Bitcoin has yielded double the profits for them. Other than that, they have hardly gained any major benefits or achievements since adopting bitcoin into the national economy. As a result, after four years of adopting bitcoin as legal tender, their economy is on the brink of default. That's why they had to ask the IMF for help and accept giving up bitcoin as legal tender.

Let's be realistic, bitcoin cannot help or improve the national economy.
12  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026 on: September 20, 2025, 04:57:31 PM
The pressure is currently on Chelsea and theyve given out many corner kicks to United if only they were a team that's good at converting their chances Manchester United would scored an early goal, it would be so shameful if they don't score any goal in the first half cause they have more advantage currently.

Chelsea are probably a bit unlucky today. The referee showed a red card to goalkeeper Sanchez just 5 minutes into the match. And in the 14th minute, Manchester United took the lead through Bruno Fernandes' goal. In such a situation, it is quite difficult for Chelsea to make a comeback. Now Jorgensen is playing as Chelsea's goalkeeper. I doubt whether he will be able to do well. Also, performing well against United with 10 players is also a very difficult task. Manchester United will probably be able to get 3 points in today's match.
13  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion on: September 20, 2025, 02:58:25 PM
The pitch in Dubai is not batting friendly. If Bangladeshi bowlers cannot do well on this pitch, Bangladesh will definitely lose. If Bangladesh wants to win this match, they will have to try to stop Sri Lanka before 130. Especially if Bangladeshi bowlers cannot take quick wickets, I am sure Sri Lanka will score big. And if Sri Lanka can score more than 150+, Sri Lanka will definitely win. The performance of Bangladeshi batsmen is very erratic. There is no batsman in the team's squad who will bat responsibly. So if Sri Lanka gives a target of 150+, it will be very difficult for Bangladesh to win.

Honestly, it is foolish to expect a better performance from Bangladesh. Although they can perform somewhat well in home series, their performance abroad is always weak. And Bangladesh is more likely to lose against Sri Lanka. If Bangladesh wins, it will definitely be their good fortune.

Bangladeshi bowlers could not start well. I am sure Sri Lanka will give a big target today. Bangladeshi bowlers could not take a single wicket in 4 overs. And Sri Lanka collected 38 runs in 4 overs. On average, Sri Lanka collected 9.5 runs per over. Bangladeshi bowlers should try to bowl more controlled. If they cannot take wickets quickly, Sri Lanka will undoubtedly give a big target. And i agree with you on this point, if Sri Lanka somehow gives a target of more than 150, Bangladesh is unlikely to win this match.
14  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod] on: September 20, 2025, 01:19:09 PM
I am very surprised to see the batting of the Indian women's team. And if india can bat for 25 overs like this , then the match will be  under their control. But if they lose wickets quickly , it is not possible to win such a big target.



India has scored 145 runs in 14 overs. The team is scoring more than 10 runs per over. Smriti  is batting at a strike rate of  210. She has already scored 84  runs from just 40  balls. Also, Harmanpreet Kaur's batting is also quite good. Harmanpreet kaur is unbeaten on 29 runs from 18 balls. India needs  to score 268 runs to win in 36 overs. India  needs to score 7.44 runs per over.

If the Australian women's team loses this match despite giving such a big target , it will be extremely embarrassing for Australia. At the same time, if India wins, it will be a new record in women's cricket
15  Economy / Economics / Re: How is Bitcoin changing the economy? on: September 20, 2025, 09:42:54 AM
Bitcoin and Economics, we can see that today many media report about the adoption of Bitcoin that the government is doing, what is done is only one goal, namely improving the national and global economy.

They are legal and accept bitcoin because they don't want to lose a huge tax from bitcoin investors, nothing more.

We can see the country that adopts their bitcoins protected from inflation and economic crisis in which they can invest in bitcoin by utilizing the benefits Real, as Donald Trump and other officials did, have proven Bitcoin to encourage the country's economy to be unexpected.

Can Bitcoin save national economies from inflation and crisis? Do you remember El Salvador? They are the country that adopted bitcoin into their economy 4 years ago and do you know their current economic situation is terrible, even on the verge of bankruptcy?

Meanwhile, Donald Trump and his administration are using cryptocurrencies for their own profit instead of adopting them to improve the economy. The proof is that in less than 1 year after becoming president, his family created 3 projects TRUMP, Melania and WLFI, earning billions of dollars from the market.

By investing and adopting bitcoin, of course, is now a good step for the government to improve the country's economy, Bitcoin can overcome high interest rates, inflation and others.

It is true that adopting bitcoin is a good and welcome move by the government but honestly I don't think bitcoin can improve the country's economy.
16  Economy / Speculation / Re: BTC Shows Strong Recovery Amid Fed Rate Cut on: September 20, 2025, 09:19:10 AM

There's a chance that interest rate will further being cut because trump is pushing for more and there are prediction that there'd be two more upcoming cut.

Sounds very bullish scenario for bitcoin right now that's why market is going up again with a good sentiment, what it needs is just a good news and people are turning bullish.
I expected that we gonna see another big rally for bitcoin in the future, even for stocks as well. Just my gut feeling though Cheesy.


The Fed has cut interest rates because inflation is falling, especially due to the weak labor market, and if this continues, it will lead to a recession. They cut rates to balance economic risks, they don't cut rates just because of Trump’s chatter on social media. LOL

But yes, the rate cut is a positive signal for bitcoin as well as the entire financial market. Especially with speculative and high-risk assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies. Therefore, we can expect a big rally for the entire market.
17  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion on: September 19, 2025, 05:18:51 PM
Honestly, I expected to see better batting from the Indian batsmen. But experienced and important batsmen like Shubman Gill, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya performed very badly today. Sanju Samson played an innings of 56 runs and was able to bat at a strike rate of only 124. India has given a target of 189 runs. On the other hand, Oman has not lost any wickets in 3 overs. And their total is 21 runs. Captain Jatinder Singh has scored 13 runs from 13 balls and Aamir Kaleem has scored 7 runs from 5 balls.

There is no doubt that India will win against oman. But many people like me were only waiting to see india's dominance in this match. They were waiting  to see India win by a big  margin. But I have to  be disappointed. India has been able to deliver a target of  189 runs. But now we are not seeing good bowling from indian bowlers.

Indian bowlers could not take a single wicket in the first 7 overs. India has already used four of  their  bowlers. But none of them could do well. India's performance  against a weak team like Oman is pathetic. Oman has scored 51  runs in 7 overs. Oman is trying to reduce the margin of  defeat. It is very difficult  for oman to score a huge 189 runs against India.
18  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Who's next to make bitcoin a legal tender? on: September 19, 2025, 04:07:04 AM

I haven't seen any country declare it as legal tender since El Salvador, but different countries are taking various positive steps towards Bitcoin. Some countries have decided to keep Bitcoin in their strategic reserves and some countries are already depositing Bitcoin in strategic reserves. However, even if a country later does not declare Bitcoin as legal tender, those countries can still include them in central bank transactions and decide to hold Bitcoin in their central reserves.

As some have pointed out, after El Salvador, the Central African Republic has also declared bitcoin as legal tender. But unfortunately, both of these countries have deregulated bitcoin, and bitcoin is no longer legal tender there.

As I understand it, strategic reserves mean national strategic reserves and are held by central banks, not governments. Therefore, any strategic reserves not held by the central bank cannot be called national reserves. That means the US still doesn't have a strategic bitcoin reserve and many other countries are just considering it. No country actually has a strategic bitcoin reserve other than El Salvador.
19  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Does intent matter? on: September 19, 2025, 03:46:37 AM
If your intent is to keep up with the trends and make easy money then you are most likely to give up immediately and be attacked by FUD easily. But if you truly believe in bitcoin and its fundamental characteristics then you can stick with it against the bear market.
At the end, everybody's intent of investing in Bitcoin (apart from Satoshi, the creator who didn't buy but owned it) is to make money. No matter how we want to go round in circles and deny that it wasn't our primary intention, our conscience will disagree with us on that. There's a reason that word – investment – exists. It's for advantage to the investor. This is also what Bitcoin gives its investors. We shouldn't be ashamed to admit it.

Indeed, our sole purpose in coming to bitcoin is profit, nothing else. But many people don't dare to admit it and give hundreds of reasons that they care about decentralization, privacy...But no matter what excuses they make, they cannot hide their real purpose of making money.
The world is becoming more pragmatic, money is put first and without money we will have nothing in this world. Money and wealth are not just the goals of one person but of the whole world. So, you're right, there's no shame in admitting it.

Bear market will come and losers will cry foul play. Bull market will come and early investors will be in a glee. In all, both conditions are good for Bitcoin. None is better or worse than the other. It's healthy for the industry.

That is the nature of financial markets and the bitcoin market is no exception. There will be winners and losers, and we'll soon find out when bear season arrives.
20  Economy / Economics / Re: Bitcoin VS Central Banks, an inverse relationship! on: September 19, 2025, 03:29:08 AM
Bitcoin already has prevailed, the banks are also noticing this and are skeptical and at the same time perplex of what may also come in at the cause of time, because bitcoin is what everyone has always wanted to be identified with, am not also surprised that most of the users under banks including its regulators have also developed interest about bitcoin in secret, despite the claim that they are against it, you don't literally know what they are up to in the closet and what their portfolio worth in bitcoin.ir

Of course, most of the users under banks including its regulators, or many other institutions may also quietly invest in bitcoin but that does not mean they will abandon banks or bitcoin will prevail. Because at the end of the day, they just invest in it and see it as a way to get rich, and you also need to know that the need to invest and get rich existed hundreds of years before bitcoin came along. They also invested in gold, stocks before investing in bitcoin. So even if people are more inclined to invest in bitcoin, it doesn't mean it is dominating, or threatening the position of banks.
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