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1481  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: July 01, 2023, 05:56:02 PM
As far as Bivol goes, he said he is willing to fight the winner of Charlo vs Alvarez, or at least if Canelo wins. He might have a dance partner this October, England’s Dan Azeez. But let's see if this is going to push through or not. Because Azeez could fight Buatsi as well for a eliminator and winner facing Bivol for this belt.

But within 168 pound division and considering that Canelo win his title defense against Charlo because Bivol also said that he was not really inclined to fight with Canelo and have a rematch in his own division as that will not make any difference at all. I mean, that is reasonable in Bivol's side as it was indeed clear as crystal that Canelo cannot defeat the WBC champ in the LHW division.

He is already desperate though, and so he said that he is willing to go down to 168 lbs and fight Canelo.

But it's already a foregone conclusion now, Bivol will have to wait now, as Canelo is with PBC right now and he is now going to defend his 175 lbs to either the mention names. So still not lost for Bivol, he might just have to continue to win and maybe either Canelo or Beterbiev will still be interested. Beterbiev for unification and Canelo so that he can avenge his defeat to Bivol.

But Canelo is not interested in defending the belts at 168 because the first encounter happened at 175, anyhow, Canelo will have to give the demand if he's really that eager to have a rematch even if there's too much risk in his position because he's now not in the A-side and he is the one now chasing Bivol.

It doesn't matter whether 168 or 175 lbs, Canelo will eventually have to rematch Bivol. He said that he will not give Golovkin a rematch and yet they fought in trilogy. So most likely this will happen to Bivol.

As long as Canelo is willing then it will happen. The problem seems to be Canelo ducking Bivol clearly as he moved to PBC to make the fight difficult to do and maybe it's going to be too late as Canelo is somewhat maybe on the twilight of his career although he cherry pick a inactive fighter for his next fight in Charlo to ensure that he is still going to win.

Of course, it does matter because at 168, Canelo got of belts to defend and while he might be the stronger one, but his win is not guaranteed and that is also the reason why he's definitely thinking twice before giving what Bivol wanted because as per the last discussion they have made, Canelo tried to purse the fight at 175 but Bivol and his team declined.

Bivol's situation is very different compared to Golovkin's because it was the latter who pursued the trilogy and waited for a couple of years before Canelo finally agreed as Canelo doesn't have much choice at that time because it was a 3-fight deal which included the trilogy and Bivol fight before that. While Bivol is not the one right now who is chasing, it is Canelo.
1482  Economy / Economics / Re: Should I Use Emergency funds or Sell my Assets ? on: June 30, 2023, 01:27:44 AM
I reluctantly followed the counsel of a financial advisor to fix my finances in order by creating a budget and tracking my expenses, inflow and outflow of cash using an excel sheet. The economy has been crazy in my country so I needed to do something urgently. My greatest realization after this is that inflation all round is destroying my budget. It's been  five months now. I am torn between using my emergency funds or selling some of my assets to cushion the effect of this economic situation. What do you suggest I do?
Inflation is certainly making us living the hard way that's why if we don't create initiatives on how to save or find some means to back up our finances, then we will surely struggle for real. That's where side hustles start to emerge and take advantage of it using our own skills and knowledge. However, for the mean time, you can spend some portion of your emergency funds to make some ends meet, but make sure to fill in the amount you have spent so you can still benefit your growing emergency funds for your future use.
1483  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: Luck is what you need in gambling but you have to get to work with trading on: June 29, 2023, 09:45:25 PM
Trading is a lot more complex than just gambling and you have to develop the best within you so you can trade and expect positive outcome. Which I think very rare to happen in gambling since all you need is a handful of money and you’re good to go. With luck on you, you’ll be taking advantage and make multiple winnings but if you’re unlucky, you will leave the casino with empty wallet. But with trading, everything is different. You need to work hard to gain the requirements before you trade so you’ll be trading while minimizing the risk from losing your money.
1484  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Kids and Bitcoin on: June 29, 2023, 08:59:48 PM
My next Bitcoin awareness approach now are the children, there are many kids in my family and very soon our get-together tradition is approaching, I need your help in this forum if this is possible.

I remember when I was little, I love reading books that have good pictures on them, like comics and novels painted with amazing pictures, from Peter Pan to DareDevil and Supergirl, while growing up as an adult I ended giving out these comics to my cousins.

My question is where can I buy Bitcoin comic books that can catch the attention of children between the age of 7 to 11? I want something in comic or story book style and with full story about Bitcoin or related... I want to buy and wrap them up for the surprises.

I have no idea where you can purchase it and if it will also attract the kids to learn about bitcoin. Because even if you use some comic books on it, but the fact that those kids are not even aware on how to handle finances and increase their savings if ever they have, then teaching them earlier might only give them some doubts and confusion. So maybe try to being patient to wait until they are quite mature enough and will easily grasp the idea of making money. For now, let them enjoy learning on their own through play and making fun of their selves and their playmates.
1485  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Can I Recover my loss of crypto on this platform? on: June 29, 2023, 08:35:55 PM
Hay, I am New here and know about Bitcoin for the last few years but I lost many times in crypto trading. So my question is that how to trade Securely and profitably? And what are the rules and regulations for me that must follow this platform recommended some close ones will say you will learn from this platform so much and I hope to recover from the loss and get a lot of benefits and knowledge gain that is why I am very excited to hear.
With trading, that will not guarantee secured profits no matter how knowledgeable you are as everything will still depend on the market behavior and if you are trading against it, most likely you will find it hard to gain the profits you expected. But I still suggest to study the forum and gain various insights from it because once you are highly knowledgeable and even more skilled in trading, it will lessen the risk of losing as you are also learning from your different experiences when trading. And soon enough, you will have the chances to regain what you have lost as long as you stay learning in the market.
1486  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Newbies be wary of this website on: June 29, 2023, 12:44:55 PM
They require you to provide money if you’re interested in recovering your Bitcoin back.

That alone is already a sign that the platform is a scam. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible, so it is highly unlikely that the funds can be recovered unless the recipient willingly returns the bitcoin to the sending address, which is unlikely to happen. Awareness is crucial, and with proper knowledge, it becomes easier to identify scam websites or platforms.

If they were truly legitimate, they might not require upfront payment. Instead, they could charge a certain percentage as a fee based on the amount they are able to recover. That would be a win-win situation for the clients.
1487  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Being Knowledgeable before Bitcoin investment is very Good on: June 28, 2023, 12:19:21 PM
Not only is it very good, but it's a must.

You need to be well knowledgeable when you plan to invest in crypto, as that's the best way to minimize the risk and have a good chance of being successful. One of the major reasons why people fail in investing is because they are "too greedy." They easily fall for fake advertisements about returns that are too good to be true. So, if you have the basic knowledge, you won't fall for that.

When it comes to investing, there's one basic rule that I always remember:

"When the return is too good to be true, that's a scam."
Scepticism is a great tool in the hands of an investor, because this help investor to have some restraint when it come to a noticeable red flag, such as you mentioned, because for a project to promise a certain amount of return it becomes a red point for an investor because no team have guaranteed to allocate a price to the coin and since coin value depends on the demands.

So what the investor needs in this knowledge that would guide him/her through the investment-making period and this is the greater
There would be no problem in looking for that guide as nowadays it's easy to educate ourselves with the help of the internet. What we need to do is be resourceful, read more, and join a community like Bitcointalk, where we can gain unbiased knowledge.
1488  Economy / Economics / Re: Has everyone become too pesimistic about the economy? on: June 28, 2023, 11:31:56 AM
I like to think positive all the time, so I'm optimistic that the economies of the big countries will survive, and consequently, the poor countries will not be affected. Despite the economic challenges we are facing now, I have personally already felt the inflation in our country. However, I'm still surviving because I'm well aware of the current situation.

Now, since we are involved in crypto, we've seen a lot of ups and downs already. I believe as an investor, we are risk-takers, so we can always adjust to any situation.

- That the Russia - Ukraine war will not escalate into a European war

The war between these two countries is the worst in your list IMO, but look where we are now, still surviving, so there's nothing to worry.
1489  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Being Knowledgeable before Bitcoin investment is very Good on: June 27, 2023, 02:36:16 PM
Not only is it very good, but it's a must.

You need to be well knowledgeable when you plan to invest in crypto, as that's the best way to minimize the risk and have a good chance of being successful. One of the major reasons why people fail in investing is because they are "too greedy." They easily fall for fake advertisements about returns that are too good to be true. So, if you have the basic knowledge, you won't fall for that.

When it comes to investing, there's one basic rule that I always remember:

"When the return is too good to be true, that's a scam."
1490  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: The fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Who you betting on? on: June 26, 2023, 07:26:31 PM
My question is if this is just one of many marketing gimmick to make money or create awareness for a project they might be working on.

Who would win of course?

Can such a fight influence the crypto and stock market world majorly?

I also know bettings would be made for this, incase it goes down as reported. Who are you betting on?


Yea, instead of suing they should just fight it out like real men do in the ancient times. Remember the duels in ancient Rome? We already know who would win and that person isn't Elon Musk. He is way too unfit and too old to be in a caged fight with Mark Zuckerberg. Assuming this fight was real and was going to happen for real, I would say that whoever wins eventually should have their social media company or platforms declared the best by the judges. Well, this is on the side to  -  I think everyone should learn how to fight.

Having the social media on the line is quite too much, IMO. Especially in this fight where participants doesn't have the same resume and just like what you've said, Elon Musk got the slimmest chance to win compared to Mark Zuckerberg as other than the fact that he is the younger one, he also got some serious trainings on his resume. He might not have the villain face we expect but he got some skills over Elon Musk.

IMHO, it's much more realistic if they will have their own bets worth billions of dollars. Anyway, it's not yet guaranteed that this bout will happen.
1491  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Easy or hard to quit? on: June 26, 2023, 06:44:49 PM
I absolutely agree with you. Self-control plays a very important role and not only in gambling. I think the first thing you need to learn every gambler is to control your desires and money. Until I have not acquired these skills gambling led me several times to large losses. After I learned how to limit myself, I physically cannot lose more money than I originally expected.
Controlling our own ambitions, requirements, and desires, as well as developing a legitimate source of consistent income rather than settling for gambling. It's genuine, self-control comes first; it's all about us, what we need, how much time we need, and what stimulates us to want something. Limits oneself from participating in some gambling activities, and always avoid anything that will put one under pressure, because this alone sends a clear message that what we are doing is completely wrong, and it is not wise to continue any farther.

Only smart people may understand the mentioned factors to learn from their mistakes, not everyone is capable of holding these qualities as gambling is very addictive. Pressure is not something they can avoid since there are many psychological conditions that affect their mindset. It is hard to quit because of emotional damage to mental heath, the rest comes later.
Gambling is easy to quit if you have self-control over your gambling activities and you don't gamble often. You can quit because you have not made it as part of you,another way that one can easily quit is when you don't let yourself get carried away by your emotions. This will enable you not to think of chasing your loss.

It is very hard for an addict to quit gambling because he believes that he can win big tomorrow. Those that also think gamble is profitable will be carried away with this mindset and will never think of controlling  themselves over their gambling activities. Gradually, they will become addicted without even knowing that they are addict.

Correct. Making gambling activities as a past time or a habit will definitely make it hard for you to quit because other than gambling activities, you don't know any remedies on where would you blow off your steam after long days at work or when you're just bored as you are already accustomed in gambling in every free time you have. Don't take it wrong because it's not really a bad idea to choose gambling as a way to release some stress but don't do it in most occasions as that will pull you in their trap.
1492  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: June 26, 2023, 05:58:13 PM
Not official, it could be just a rumor, but I heard that the Knicks is pursuing Zach Lavine? It says that the Bull are looking for young players and future draft picks and of course salaries as well.

So it might be Brunson, LaVine and then Randle for their own version of big 3. Bulls have been inconsistent in the last 2 seasons though, we thought that they might be a different version with the acquisition of DeRozan but it seem they have been plague with injuries.

I'm inclined if that will indeed happen because the Knicks duo is going to need another player to keep their stats working and so that the team will achieve much further than what they had in the last run plus I don't know why the New York Knicks were really silent in the draft night.

Anyway, regarding about that speculation. I've read that Zach Lavine is not interested with it, so it's a no-no.

Zach LaVine camp would be against a Knicks trade: source

Ok good, and maybe that rumor is not true at all, but who knows, there are some crazy trades that is going around.

As for the Ayton trade, yes it should be made, the guy obviously wanted out of the Phoenix Suns based on his performance and those who are critical about it. But in exchange of Tobias Harris? they are already loaded with scorers and shooters already, KD and Booker is already good for Phoenix now. They already let go of CP3, so they might at least get a good big man in exchange of Ayton and not another scorer. Bad decision for the management in this one and I think the Suns are going to be Nets 2.0.

Ayton trade is still possible as the franchise will not really hold him as a hostage if he really wishes to be trade into a specific team but considering the situation that they are in currently, the Phoenix Suns will not just let him go if they cannot get a decent big man because without a big man, KD and Booker cannot do their thing as their defense can be penetrated easily. Seriously not Tobias Harris.
1493  Economy / Economics / Re: Look for what to invest, not what to eat on: June 26, 2023, 05:34:01 PM
Many people think that when they have income and money they will continue to try to spend it for pleasure, they don't think about investments that can be a helper when bad things happen, and we have to be able to control all expenses and of course have to invest even with a small amount.
If we just follow lust then it will never end so it is necessary to create awareness for ourselves,
limit spending on important things and we also need to invest our money for the future,
who clearly manages it all is so important and needs to be done.

Other than that, we should not forget that the job we have right now is only temporary and it will not produce the money we need until the day we die. Having a primary source of income is already a tool to create and make another source of income but not everyone have the right mindset to do it because they are just too blind with the worldly things and so busy in keeping up with the trends which create holes in their pockets and hence the need of money again.
1494  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: Do you trade altcoins during the bull run or just hodl? on: June 26, 2023, 03:43:50 PM
I don't know how others look at it because it depends totally on the investor if he/she will choose to trade altcoins during the bull run or just hold until he/she want it. For me, investing and trading is a two different thing and I don't use the coins in my portfolio that is intended for investing and holding until my goal is achieved. While for trading, I do that separately because other than hodling, I also want to enjoy the profits and that's what I use to buy some things or sometimes, put the additional profits towards my portfolio.
1495  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Canelo Alvarez vs Jermall Charlo Super Middleweight (September 16) on: June 25, 2023, 10:04:11 PM
There is only one thing that can pause Canelo from being aggressive - his wrist isnt healed fully. He did not use his left much in a fight against Ryder. This time, perhaps he is going to give his hand another test before a bigger fight (I hope so). But, like Ive said, Canelo has trapped himself into being one of the beat. No matter who he fights in middleweight, everyone see his opponent as an underdog. That is why he needs to go up in division.

This fight will present another challenge to Canelo's wrist but I'm thinking that he will carry this disadvantage throughout the end of his career because somehow, we can assume that he's already at sundown plus there's a wear and tear that will be a factor in the healing process of Canelo's wrist as he's also aging already.

It could be a big factor as you have said, his wrist might not have been fully healed or they rushed things up so that they can set up a fight with Ryder. Unfortunately, the result is not good for the boxing fans, although Canelo wins.

We all know that Charlo is not a pushover either even if he was inactive for almost two years because during his good years, he was a very impressive boxer in his division.

Yes, but the ring rust though, it's two years plus it is reported that Charlo has a mental problem and that's why he was laying off for a long time. I think it will definitely affect him and then he should also need to get back in shape and add 8 lbs on his frame.

Needless to say, both boxers have their own disadvantages and problems that makes the win quite blurry as of the moment, and I can say that it is going to be a tough fight for both boxers because of that. Moreover, I see no advantage about this fight either except for Canelo's evident factor that he will get some help once the fight goes to the judge's hand mainly if the fight seems too tight.
1496  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: June 25, 2023, 08:42:44 PM
Am I already seeing ads for a KSI vs Jake Paul fight in October? Has the promotion for the Nate Diaz fight gone so poorly that they’re already moving on to trying to build up the next fight? Feels like the influencer boxing scene is dying rather quickly. Maybe Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg will end up being the last ridiculous fight that marks the shark has been jumped.

I think so too. The Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight might be a no go that's why we are now seeing some rumors surfacing about that KSI vs Jake Paul fight as even after promoting the Paul-Diaz fight, there are no signs that people are interested in it. Eddie Hearn even said that it's a no brainer fight as it's clearly a mismatch because it is not the comfort ground of Nate plus Hearn added that the 10-round fight will go as far as four rounds before Nate will be KOd.
1497  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: The fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Who you betting on? on: June 25, 2023, 08:18:43 PM
Dana White is certain that he can make it work in the UFC itself, octagon.
I saw a post that Dana said that both are seriously really into it. This is gonna be more hype than anybody's fight and likely will be the fight of the year.

I am not sure while these two are into this. Aren't they just bored and want to do some fight and I think I firstly heard this from Elon but not with Mark.

Anyway, it's interesting on how these two known personalities are gonna have fun while the public looks at them that they're like crazy bored rich folks.

Yes, saw that article as well. Dana White himself even claimed that other than the fact that this fight will turn into reality as both participants are really inclined to fight each other which is something interesting as I think this will be the first time that businessmen are taking their business inside an octagon or ring, it will be a much bigger fight than McGregor vs Mayweather and might be the biggest fight of the century.

Now, the poster has been made already and it will happen inside the octagon and will take place in Las Vegas. The question now is the time and date of this fight.
1498  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season on: June 25, 2023, 04:33:41 PM
He has already declined an offer and I think if he'll negotiate with that, he have already done but he's probably going somewhere else and that's what his heart is telling him.

But for sure that the Warriors are open for him to comeback and alter his decision about the decline that he has made.
He had a wish and his thoughts were different from everyone's expectations so turning down the offer was his heart's decision.
After all, accepting an offer in a team when he has no intention or compulsorily accepting will also never give good results in the future.
There may be other options but we don't know which one he will choose later.

Yes, the Warriors are always open for him to come back at any time and this is a tough decision whether to return for the Warriors or follow his heart.

But I don't think that the Warriors will give him the same digits though if Draymond Green wishes to come back and wear the same jersey because after all, NBA is a business, and the franchise will always look for an option so that somehow, they can save even a bit from their player's contracts. As of now, there are no speculations about Green's future plans like whether he'll be back or not but I'm thinking that his agent might've talked to some teams already that could give them what they wanted.
1499  Economy / Speculation / Re: What happens next if Bitcoin drops to zero? on: June 25, 2023, 06:18:57 AM
No one can predict the future of Bitcoin with certainty. However, the possibility of Bitcoin falling to zero at this point and the next few years is considered very unlikely. Bitcoin has a large market capitalization, and growing popularity, and is supported by a strong network and community. Therefore, given the current popularity and use of Bitcoin, it is likely that its value will increase drastically in the future.
The fact that it's already regulated means it will not easily drop to zero. The good thing about Bitcoin, which ensures its longevity for years to come, is that it's not only a good investment but also relies on supply and demand.

As we can see, it's already accepted in many countries around the world. Of course, there are some countries that have banned Bitcoin, but with more and more people embracing it, we can truly enjoy its purpose. This would result in investors enjoying its benefits as well, since the more they hold, the more the value will increase due to a fixed market supply.
1500  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Terrence Crawford vs Errol Spence - June 17 on: June 24, 2023, 01:43:23 PM
Well, Eddie Hearn is a huge boxing fan himself and is probably the biggest promoter right now and is a master in the business with superstars Canelo, AJ, and fighters from other promoters that fight in DAZN except GBP which has its own exclusive contract with the network. His 500k-600k is a good estimate and is already a big success given these economic hard times.

This fight though has real potential of breaking a million PPV buys. I also believe that tickets will be sold out quickly. So far PBC has named Pitbull Cruz battling against Giovanni Cabrera in the undercards probably to get the huge Latino boxing community.

In terms of the live gate's tickets, there is no question at all that it will be sold out quickly just like what Garcia vs Davis fight did or pretty much faster than that because we have to include the fact that there will be some businessmen who are having some business in gaining these tickets as fast as possible so that they can sell it in a much higher price. But when it comes to PPV buys, I doubt that they can break a million of it because the world is getting modern each day and big fights like this are almost shown for free in some sources like Facebook live or even YouTube because they are seeking the viewers as well in-exchange for some voluntary amounts to watch the fight live.

As far as Eddie Hearn, he says that PBC, Top Rank and Golden Boy doesn't want him promoting in the US.

As for the PPV buys, I do agree, I don't see the fight getting or breaking the 1 million PPV buys, not a hater but they will be lucky to get 500,000 PPV. Still the king of PPV for this year is Ryan Garcia vs Tank Davis.

Live gates must be different though, it could be sold out by now and only premium tickets might be available.

Were we expecting the Garcia vs. Davis fight to reach at least 1 million PPV buys? I believe the expectation was around 500k, give or take. Therefore, I think the Spence and Crawford fight is somewhat undervalued. It's possible that we might be surprised if they surpass the 1.2 million PPV buys of the Garcia vs. Davis fight.

I bet they only had some speculations about what would be the PPV buys but I'm somehow confident that they aren't expecting any actual range as they also knew the factors surrounding it.

What they did was they rented a much bigger venue which was the T-Mobile Arena to ensure that they could take advantage of the fact while the fight was anticipated by many and bring a much bigger profits to their pockets.
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