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1  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Glassnode: super-majority of Bitcoin investors are now holding unrealized profit on: Today at 03:10:00 PM
But the thing is, this super majority is not going to sell anytime. It might include the majority of us here who are just keep HODLing Bitcoin and perhaps the only time that we might want to sell is in the last quarter of the year when the price hits around $150k or higher.

So I guess this numbers is a good sign for everyone that there are a lot of HODLers and gone are the days that their is panic around when there is a negative news or FUD.
This might be because we have more institutional investors buying and hodling Bitcoin.  Many of them have long-term objectives,  hence they might not be willing to sell even during this bull run. Companies like MicroStrategy don't have any plan to sell, and others who have invested recently might also have the same goal.

Hence, chances of buying bitcoin back at similar price or cheaper price is really small. To avoid that headache and also bitcoin loss, they simply hold their bitcoin very tightly and determinantly wait for better prices in future cycles.
Those who were hoping that Bitcoin would drop to a level they want might never be able to buy because the price might never go down drastically like in the past bear market.
2  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Crypto theft campaign hits Firefox users with wallet clones on: July 03, 2025, 05:12:13 PM
Having hundreds of positive reviews shows that we shouldn't rely on these comments to determine a legitimate product. Hence, we would have to verify any app we see online because scammers are seeking means to steal from people.

I am not good at coding, but I think criminals will seek means to cover up their location or identity. So some of the comments or codes in the Russian language might be a ploy to cover up their tracks ( they might not be Russians since translators are easily accessible). The bull run comes with lots of criminal activities,  hence there is a need to be cautious. OP you did well in sharing this information.
3  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: right bankroll management keep you in check on: July 03, 2025, 04:38:50 PM
Have you ever noticed how, even when you think you're managing your bankroll well, you still end up chasing losses, and instead of recovering, you dig a deeper hole? That's usually a sign that your bankroll management isn't as solid as you thought.

Proper bankroll management isn't just about setting limits, it’s about sticking to a disciplined plan. And by “proper,” I mean betting a small percentage of your total bankroll something really conservative, like 1% or at most 2% per bet. If you follow that strictly, you can avoid the frustration that comes with a losing streak. Even if you lose 5 bets in a row, you're not wiped out and you don’t feel desperate. The key is having a plan and actually sticking to it. Most of us fail on that second part.
The problem is not the failure to have a well-articulated bankroll management plan; implementing it is the biggest challenge. People who are disciplined might not have any written or documented plan, but they still gamble responsibly.  Let me give an example with my country. The government will always come up with a good budget every year, but the country is still underdeveloped.  The main problem is the poor implementation of the financial plan. If you are disciplined enough not to chase losses, no matter the pressure or temptation, and you gamble with what you can afford to lose,  you are a responsible gambler. 
4  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Humanoid robot soccer league on: July 03, 2025, 04:09:26 PM
In general, it would be interesting if we saw a game (soccer) of one artificial intelligence against another, but at the same time, so that all the soccer robots had their own parameters: someone was more agile, someone was faster, someone made more non-standard decisions. And as a result, we could see absolutely unique matches instead of seeing a bunch of similar dummies that behave the same way.
Well, this is already a fantasy for the future, but it would also be interesting to see a match between Boston Dynamics and Tesla.
This looks like an artificial intelligence experiment between universities in China. The country is just using these soccer robots to showcase its advancement in AI technology. The technology is getting advanced since these robots are not controlled by humans showing that they are advanced technologies. For now, these football games are not interesting since there are still lapses. Maybe children will find it more enjoyable.  But I guess that the investors will keep advancing the technology that the game will become more competitive.  I don't think I will place my bet on such games because they are entertaining.
5  Economy / Economics / Re: JD.com and Ant Group push for yuan-pegged stablecoins to challenge dollar’s digi on: July 03, 2025, 03:37:32 PM
This is the title in full: JD.com and Ant Group push for yuan-pegged stablecoins to challenge dollar’s digital dominance

Not arguably but the fact that USDT, USDC and other US stable coins have dominated the crypto market if we are talking about stable coins.

I think they think their digital yuan can not challenge dollar or maybe they think they should attack USD in all directions. But who wants to use digital yuan? I can not use it. They are only deceiving themselves. Or am I wrong?
The countries that will be attracted to the digital yuan might be those that are under Western sanctions. The digital yuan will enable them to engage in financial transactions without any form of restrictions from the West. China also has influence on many countries, so these nations might be influenced to adopt this new version of the Chinese currency.  China, as the second biggest economy, has several trading partners that will benefit from this move. Instead of paying high transactions for using the dollar version of digital currency, the Chinese version will be better.

This move is not a waste of time.  China is simply developing alternatives to the dollar dominated financial system. This is another move to compete favourably with the US.
6  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Why all these rubbish? on: July 02, 2025, 09:21:33 AM
I hate this kind of speculation.
This kind of prediction is popular on social media. Some of them don't have any knowledge about the workings of Bitcoin so they just depend on every slight movement to make predictions. I pity people who rely on them to make trading decisions. As a long-term investor, these speculations shouldn't bother you. But traders should learn how the markets work so that they will not depend on these fake crypto analysts. Don't be angry mate.
7  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: July 02, 2025, 08:45:25 AM
But Xabi Alonso isn't leaving, he has already left Bayern Leverkusen for Real Madrid. I know you already know his left but you're making it sound as if his still at Bayern Leverkusen from your statement. I also agree with you that Bayern Leverkusen wouldn't be that much of a threat to Bayern Munich at least this coming season because they lost some players already and the coach that's about to take over is also a new one. I don't think he will adapt so easily even if he does adapt easily, Bayern Munich will not just watch him take the trophy because I believe they will still want to defend it.
Why should we conclude that Bayer Leverkusen would not give Bayern Munich a stiff competition just because Xabi Alonso left the club. It is obvious that the new club might struggle a bit to get used to the players but the integration might be fast. Vincent Kompany took over Bayern and in one season they won the Bundesliga. It is important to know that

Bayer's new coach is not a novice. Erik ten Hag might not have a rosy path with Manchester United but he brought glory to Ajax.  That's how many people doubted Kompany until he proved them wrong. We have to wait and see how the season goes before we make conclusions.
8  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: The negative effect of aviator betting. on: July 02, 2025, 05:50:18 AM
So, I appreciate the woman who had the courage to speak up and warn others. Maybe from her story, more people can be made aware before it's too late.
Her ability to come and talk about her struggles with gambling addiction is commendable. This would help in her healing process, she could also get assistance from kindhearted individuals who might want to support her financially and emotionally. Some gamblers who are struggling with addiction keep it secret and this might not go down well. There have been cases of people in this category harming themselves because they have no one to support them since they didn't tell anyone about their struggles.  I hope she gets the needed help, becomes clean, and takes good care of her family.
9  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: What makes casinos necessary to be regulated? on: July 01, 2025, 01:27:05 PM
...Is it fiat payment methods? Is it that casinos holding users money? — these two are top of my head, you tell me more.

So, why not remove whatever those things are that makes casinos necessary to be regulated? Meaning — stick to crypto deposits, don't hold users funds (i.e, become non-custodial).

Does that get rid of casinos requiring to be regulated am I being ignorant about scheme of things?
Anti-money laundering laws are enacted to regulate the operations of casinos so that they don't become instruments for criminal activities. These laws differ based on the country, and casinos are mandated to carry out KYC on their customers or risk losing their license or face other sanctions.

Regulations also give the government the financial information that will aid effective tax collection. The government might easily calculate the tax on both gamblers and the casinos if they have their data.
10  Economy / Economics / Re: Five things to spend your money on. on: July 01, 2025, 01:01:57 PM
I completely agree with you because the expense lists are made depending on the income. Whoever has the income spends it to meet the needs of daily life. Saving is the most important thing. Many earn but cannot save. Whatever they earn ends up being spent, and finally, they become empty, and there is nothing to be said about their savings. Those who continue like this have to take loans in times of trouble later. Those who give priority to saving can overcome the danger beautifully with the money they save in times of trouble.
No matter how much you earn, ensure you save some part of it. It is common to hear people say that their income is not enough, which is why they are not saving anything for rainy days. The truth is that you don't need to earn more to be able to save, you can just set aside small amounts every month.  You will be amazed that you have a substantial amount at the end of the year if there are no emergencies.

You also don't need to be comfortable with a low-paying job because it might force you to take loans and become indebted. Seek a higher-paying job, learn a new skill, or improve your qualifications because you might need them to get additional income.
11  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: first half of the year done... bitcoin dominates on: July 01, 2025, 11:56:26 AM
will you continue to trust bitcoin in the next six months as well? because i sure will.
The second half of the year will be better. With the US signing several trade deals with different countries, we might see a more prosperous and stable economy. We might not experience any new military escalations in the Middle East, which would make oil stable. There are also predictions that there might be interest rate cuts next two Federal Reserve meetings. We might end up seeing nations/states and more businesses approving Bitcoin as reserves in the second half of the year. I am optimistic that Bitcoin will do well, so I trust it.
12  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: The negative effect of aviator betting. on: June 30, 2025, 05:04:33 PM
I instantly thought about this:
A man stole $6 from his girlfriend to gamble, or maybe he didn't!

So if the story is real, shouldn't he have linked to the so called YouTube podcast?
I can't wait to find out , it was not aviator it was poker, it wasn't the woman in the picture, it was her neighbour, it wasn't Kenya, it was Madagascar and he didn't lose he won it!
This might be the link: How Aviator Betting has Destroyed my Life.
I just checked the picture OP posted and saw that it might be the lady in the video. This will not be the last story about someone going the extra mile to satisfy the uncontrollable urge for gambling. She was a widow who thought she could provide for her children through gambling. This is what happens to people who see gambling as a source of income. And a high population of such people is in developing nations.
13  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Hey Bitcoiners what do think about Teens learning Bitcoin and Tech on: June 30, 2025, 04:13:11 PM
The oldest amongst them is 16. When I was 16 I only focused on my school activities and nothing more so I want to get your perspective, is this a good sacrifice made by the parents of this kids or are the kids been stressed out of proportion. So far, they enjoy the class, and when I told them about introducing bitcoin as a concept, they were excited. I love their passion and this gives me the joy to do even more research so they can learn well.
As long as the classes don't end up becoming a burden to these children, I support them wholeheartedly. These days parents want their children to become tech gurus by force. They don't care about the child's interest or emotional condition.  Children have to bear the burden of rigorous academic work in schools and still come back home to face tech classes. Children should have time to enjoy their childhood stage without restrictions

But if children show interest and are enjoying these tech classes,  they should be given all the assistance they need. I hired a coding teacher to expose my children to this skill.  Not all of them were interested and I didn't force them. Those who didn't show much interest are good at music lessons.  I basically give them the freedom to choose.
14  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: June 30, 2025, 03:22:41 PM
His wage is the only problem. None is gonna paying him 250k a week with such performance. He received an offer from Chelsea, but he refused it because of his stubbornness about his wage.

If he can cut his wage. I'm sure he will receive offers from many teams. In fact, his performance has been so mid, and lacked in everything. he created a few goals and chances in Chelsea, which is enough to proving if he's not quality winger right now.
With one year remaining in his contract with Manchester United,  the club might end up losing him as a free agent if he fails to get a club that can afford his £250,000 weekly wages. To protect their investment and gain more negotiation power, Ineos might consider giving Jadon Sancho a one-year contract extension, sending him on loan, and hoping his performance will improve.

The English player might also decide to salvage his career by reducing his wage bill and going to a good club where he could have more playing time. Sancho didn't have a bad time with Chelsea after helping the Blues qualify for the UCL and winning the UEFA Conference League.
15  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Coffee Shop Franchise Invests in Bitcoin on: June 30, 2025, 02:54:22 PM
This is the latest institution to buy BTC and propose to make BTC its major reserve asset. Vanadi Coffee has a plan to gradually accumulate ~ €1 billion in BTC, that is a lot and with the unanimous agreement from their shareholders, it is easy to understand that there is a growing change in how people view and understand BTC right now, compared to a few years ago.

This is surely good news, and it wouldn't be long before I read another post of another company doing the same thing.
Investing approximately $1.17 billion is huge for a food company. Although it is reported that Vanadi Coffee is going through some financial problems, the acceptance of the shareholders for the company to invest in Bitcoin shows that they have confidence in Bitcoin. Hopefully, their long-term approach towards Bitcoin investment will be profitable.

The news about Bitcoin being used as an asset or reserve by businesses seems to be coming every week.  It's good news for Bitcoin awareness and adoption.
16  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Funds dies when sent to inaccessible addresses. on: June 29, 2025, 01:18:15 PM
I treat crypto transactions differently compared to how I treat banking transactions. I know when I go into business with someone, they might just have a specific bank account which could either be attached to their name or that of their business name, which I can easily send them money in case of an emergency without even reconfirming the account. No matter what, they can always get access to the account; that's what makes banks centralised.

But in terms of crypto, even if I am to send payment to the person more than once in a week, as long as they don't state that this is a permanent address, I will always ask for permission before I send because any loss incurred by such a mistake can easily be on my head.
That was the problem, the person who sent the coin treated the transaction like a bank transaction. Normally, you could send money through someone's bank account, and the funds can be withdrawn even if the account is dormant or restricted. In some cases, it could be recovered if it was sent to the wrong account since every account holder is known by the bank.

In crypto transactions , such privileges do not exist. A single mistake could make you lose money. Crypto transactions are pseudonymous and in some cases anonymous if privacy tools are used. So there is a need to always cross-check and confirm an address before sending coins.
17  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ FIFA Club World Cup 2025 - USA: Discussion Thread ⚽ on: June 29, 2025, 09:08:26 AM
Inter Miami performs well during the group stage matches of the Club World Cup tournament, which helps them finish above FC Porto and occupy the second position in Group A. I know people are thinking Inter Miami is going to upset PSG because of Messi by their side, but there's going to be no upset in this game because PSG won't allow themselves to be knocked out by Inter Miami. The Inter Miami Club World Cup tournament will end in the round of 16 because PSG will play with all they have against Inter Miami.
I don't want to write off any club because sports games are not played by past performances. But PSG are the favourites to win this game. Inter Miami have shown some impressive displays, but they will be meeting the European Champions. I might be referring to the game between Botafogo and PSG, where they lost 1-0, but the Brazilian champions are a better side than the MLS team. The US based would be looking up to Lionel Messi but he wouldn't do much alone. PSG has great players that can easily upset Inter Miami and get the quarterfinal ticket.
18  Economy / Economics / Re: U .S to lose over seven Million jobs aimed Trade war by the end of 2025 on: June 29, 2025, 07:34:37 AM
It’s a big mess right now & it’ll hit Americans in the pocket as well as limit job openings. These import tariffs will force companies to pass price increases onto the customer so it’s not just job losses but also an increase in cost of living for the people who are lucky enough to still have a job. Hopefully this all comes to an end soon as trade deals are hopefully agreed.
A few days ago, the US announced that the trade deal with China had been signed. The world has escaped the trade war between the two biggest economies.  The deal has also been sealed with the UK. The US is still negotiating with India, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, and the EU.

Trump knows that it is impossible to bring all the industries to the US. The cost of production will be high because labour is not cheap in the US. With the stringent immigration policies shutting out illegal immigrants who offer cheap labour, industries will shut down. Existing ones will produce goods at a higher price, thereby causing inflation. This tariff war is just to get a fair trade deal and not to relocate industries to the US.
19  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How do you examine your gambling experience? on: June 29, 2025, 06:24:34 AM
Therefore, I want to know from the community if you do carry out a self examinations to know if you are still healthy or not. Please feel free to share from you ends, this post could be of help to those who are already getting off track from their gambling activities.
My simple self-examination tactic is to check if I am gambling with more than the funds I budgeted for gambling. I have a gambling budget that, if exceeded, might have adverse consequences on other parts of my financial life. So if I chase losses or stake higher than available funds, it will be easy to evaluate my excesses since there is already a benchmark. Self-evaluation is a potent tool to fight gambling addiction. It helps to regulate the gambling behaviour of addicts since they will be aware when they are going out of control. 
20  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Binance's will function after death... Perfect for bitcoin on: June 29, 2025, 05:58:28 AM
There are ways to set up automatic emails after a certain period of inactivity. In that email, you can include fragments of words that, combined with other elements, form the actual seed. From there, it’s up to each person to do what they think is best.
I really do not know how you plan to do this, but if you must setup cues for your heirs to be able to inherit your funds should anything happen to you, then i believe it has to be done offline and in a more secure way than using an email address or any online service, which of course includes binance.

There are a lot of topics in this forum that has covered this subject, i believe anyone looking for an inheritance plan should simply search for it and select what works for them.
Setting up complicated clues for your family members to access your coins might make them lose them. They might end up seeking help if they don't understand the process. This might make them expose the seed phrase to the wrong set of people, which could lead to the theft of the assets.  I know people prefer this option because of trust issues. I prefer to enlighten my next of kin about how to recover Bitcoin and keep the process as simple as possible.

But keeping my assets with a third party for my dependents is never an option. The stressful bureaucratic process people go through to claim deceased family funds from banks is discouraging. Sometimes they lose the funds or they are shortchanged.
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