Hi MJ,

Thank you for running with this.  I just paid for 2 coins: #24 and #48. 

Thanks, NewAnon,

I just pm'd you the txid.  I will also post on minerjones' group buy thread.

I'd like to reserve two of them if it is not too late-- #24 and #48.  I can send the btc over and coordinate with minerjones for the group buy to the U.S.

Can you confirm before I send the btc?

Thanks!

Actually a more convenient link for those who apply: https://localbitcoins.com/ad/325144/cash-out-your-bitcoins-boa-to-boa-online-trade-using-computer-or-phone

I just did a $150 trade with someone

It's been almost a year since the op, and btc was between $200 and $300, and now it's between $400 and $500.  So in the past year, holding bitcoin for a long time meant you basically doubled your money!!

It's anybody's guess as to what will happen up to and after the halving.  I've read everything from pump and dump to it going up to record levels.  But I think in general, holding onto bitcoin has been a good investment.

If/when bitcoin fails, it still may be worth value. 

And if it tanks, I think it will take at least a week.  If you're fast enough, you'll sell them off and make a profit as well.

I would invest all of it in btc.  No alt coins, no mining.  5K is a lot but not enough for mining.  Also, I have been looking into mining and I keep coming across posts of miners saying they're getting out of it because it is no longer profitable.

Do you know that the price of bitcoin has doubled in the past year?  That is an awesome investment, better than the DOW or NASDAQ.  Not that you even have to hold onto it for a year.  You could hold onto it for 3 months and see how it goes.  As long as this investment is something you can ride out without making you sleepless at nights. 

And if you decide you can't bare to take the volatility of its price, you can liquidate it on any of the peer-to-peer exchanges like LBC and paxful.  That is where I would buy them too.

Then when you feel like you want to reinvest in bitcoin, you can re-enter. 

Once you have gotten used to the whole buying of bitcoin, you could take more risks by learning how to trade in bitcoin.  The advantages is that you are constantly going from btc to fiat, so if btc takes a hit, you can still do well.  The disadvantages: the learning curve.  Expect to pay for your mistakes.

Either way, I say buy btc.  Start with that before you try alt coins.  Good luck! 

Great way to start the weekend!     

brass red .26
bronze violet .22

bronze violet - .19

brass red - .22

Bronze Violet- 0.16
Brass Red- 0.18

Bronze Violet: 0.15 BTC

Bronze Green: 0.14 BTC
Bronze Yellow: 0.15 BTC
Bronze Violet: 0.12 BTC
Bronze Blue: 0.13 BTC

Brass Green: 0.09 BTC
Brass Yellow: 0.11 BTC
Brass Red: 0.11 BTC

This forum is filled with people making deals, entering into commitments, and forming relationships.  Oftentimes a newbie posts something that is worth discussing, buying, or bidding on.  This notification really is meant as a double-check. 

I double and triple check every address I send btc to.  I do my best to make sure the address matches the one in the OP. 

This notification is one extra help.  If this is really annoying you, then it is a luxury problem you have.

I've seen MUCH WORSE notifications.  How about when Trump notified the U.S. that he was going to be the next president...

Good point!

As others have mentioned, use reputable exchanges, and make sure they can take trades from your country.

For example, I use itbit, but I am in the U.S.  I don't know if I would use it otherwise.

Also, bitstamp was just in the news for being the first nationally licensed bitcoin exchange.

Lastly, as other people have mentioned, you can often rely on localbitcoins.

The fee structures depend on the situation.  For example, you are going to be likely paying some bank transfer fee for the bigger exchanges.  For localbitcoins, the cost per btc might be higher, but the fees can be lower.

  There are so many new exchanges popping up.  Whatever exchange or platform you use, don't be the pioneer.  Let others test drive them and read up in the  forums or reddit before you make your decision.

Thanks, talkbitcoin for making it clear to others that, yes, I am looking to trade bitcoins.

I already trade on localbitcoins.  One of my ads is https://localbitcoins.com/ad/317363/cash-out-your-bitcoins-cash-deposit-bank-of-america  I have other sell and buy ads on there as well.

I just wanted to expand my business.  I thought bitcoin forums would be a good platform.  I posted in the currency exchange section, and I got no bites.  It looks as though people are looking to exchange vcgs.  Also the trades here seem to be smallish.

I guess most of the traders are on LBC and paxful.

How much would you charge for easy coding work?

Someone mentioned $20/hour.

Seems a little high, but I don't know coding.

I ask because I may (just may) have a need for someone to do python coding for me.

Also, I may have a need for Spanish to English translators and vice versa.  I am wondering how much per hour to translate.  Thanks!

I see, so you knew all along where to get bitcoins. 

This was really just a way to get people to advertise on your website.  You might want to move this thread to the marketplace section.  Good luck

For the amount of btc the OP was talking about, you really don't have to know complicated terms like stop loss.  It probably isn't even worth it to join an exchange.  As people have mentioned the tx fees alone will eat profits, not to mention any commission the exchange takes.

For such a small amount, for anybody to get their feet wet, I would suggest finding a reputable escrow service here, and find a trading partner.  Such a small trade would only serve as a way for you to get used to using a wallet, using escrow, and transferring btc.  Very important to get the fundamentals down, like following the tx thru the blockchain, and understanding wallet security. 

Once you feel comfortable trading in bigger amounts, find a peer-to-peer trading exchange, like localbitcoins.  The bigger exchanges have too many fees unless you are trading larger sums.

I have expressed interest to the seller on this.  I will let toomim know as well. 

If either of you can show me why I should invest in the product along with the service, I will do it.

I need a turnkey solution.  If all I have to do is set it and forget it, and you can show me-yes show me- when the roi will be, if ever.  3rd month?  7th month?  12 months?

Both wpt1wpt1 and jtoomim have a stake in this.  You guys can pm me and break it down for me.  Walk me through it.  Talk to me like I am a high schooler.  Whatever it takes to make me understand- is this possible or is it a losing proposition.
Thanks!

Tell us more.  Where in the U.S.? 

What's your experience?

Trust?

PM me!