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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: January 09, 2021, 06:06:30 PM
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I am good about pinching pennies using coupons and the like. My 2020 food bill was huge. Maybe 45% higher than the year before.
I speculate that Millennials and GenZ'ers are the ones that act completely oblivious to grocery goods inflation because: 1. They only buy junk food, which doesn't really go up much in price (it's not real food) 2. See only shrink-flated goods (price didn't change, but food volume sure did) 3. Eat most or all their meals at fast-food restaurants, which doesn't go up much in price (it's not real food) or 4. They just don't care what the prices are.
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: January 09, 2021, 03:35:05 PM
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OT: The more I listen to podcasts discussing these SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies), the more they sound *exactly* like what ICOs were doing.
SPAC: No business model, no business plan, no customers or revenue, just a narrative. Sell the narrative to gullible investors. Take in lots of money. Give nothing in return. Leader cashes out, leaving gullible investors holding the bag.
ICO: No business model, no business plan, no customers or revenue, just a narrative. Sell the narrative to gullible investors. Take in lots of money. Give nothing in return. Leader cashes out, leaving gullible investors holding the bag.
It's the same exact shit. But for some reason the SEC greenlights SPACs? And shuts down ICOs?
Un-fknbelievable the corruption in Wall Street.
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: January 09, 2021, 02:47:42 PM
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I have a feeling those prices will never come back down again, even once the Covid issue has dissipated.
Would love to be proven wrong.
What else is new? Whenever they find an excuse to raise prices, they leave them there. Then people demand higher wages because the cost of living has risen and the cycle of inflation continues. Yep. But most people are too busy paying attention to the "social/political theater" to understand that they are being robbed blind every year. Me: "Hey, do you realize you got 10% poorer last year?" Them: "What are you talking about? I got a 3% raise last year!" Me: "Ok, so only 7% poorer then." Them: "What? You crazy, man." Me: "Hey, do you realize you got 10% poorer the year before last too? And the year before that? And..." Them: "----" https://chapwoodindex.com/
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: January 09, 2021, 02:29:43 PM
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Also, berries? Holy shit. 32 oz of strawberries are now DOUBLE price what they were 6 months ago. Double.
Similar inflation with raspberries and blackberries too.
That may be Covid related. There's a shortage of qualified pickers. Coffee prices have shot up too. Could be, but...I have a feeling those prices will never come back down again, even once the Covid issue has dissipated. Would love to be proven wrong.
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: January 09, 2021, 02:19:49 PM
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Well I remember inflation back in the late 60's and 70's bank interest rates surged like mad.
Now banks rates suck.
Your interest is if you have BTC baby.
Every one needs a piece of btc to stay ahead of inflation.
Those waiting to buy are only going to regret not having some to fight off inflation.
Some people say there's no inflation, especially with food prices. I beg to differ. Was at the grocery store just the other day, my total food bill has jumped $80/trip in just 6 months time. Same. Exact. Items. Also, berries? Holy shit. 32 oz of strawberries are now DOUBLE price what they were 6 months ago. Double. Similar inflation with raspberries and blackberries too.
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: January 08, 2021, 02:37:18 PM
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How much BTC would you say is "rich".
I see this question come up a lot. Here's my simple answer: If the price at any point can fall by 50-60% and you are still "rich", then you have what you need. And if you don't? Keep hodling and buying until you get there, even if it takes another decade. At that point, only sell what you need to.
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: January 07, 2021, 04:39:59 PM
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If the US government keeps allowing large companies to place capitol into Bitcoin, I’m going to have to assume that the US government is Satoshi and they hold all the Satoshi coins..
Something is up.. How are they now so sure Bitcoin isn’t hackable or the gov won’t turn against it.. I’m thinking they must have some assurances from higher up..
Ask yourself this: how did the SEC give the green light for a Bitcoin Futures market? Isn't that basically a 'future', permanent endorsement?
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