Bitcoin commercials

[Maus0728]

First that I've seen this list of ads about bitcoin, nice list mate. Not a US citizen but I'm curious if people are still able to watch any of the shows on free television with all of this ads because I assume that these ads are just a small percentage of the ads that's run on US television, or are they in some kind of agreement to do ads on different TV channels or something like that? I wish I could see one bitcoin ads here in my country, wouldn't hurt that people would know that they've got a chance at financial freedom with bitcoin, maybe there's just not a lot of investment companies here that want the money of the common people I guess.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

this is a big scam, because it is much safer to buy real bitcoin compared to this bitcoin etf considering that it is centralized and prone to manipulation.

I'm not sure how much of a scam it is in the true sense of the word, but I think the appeal to most investors (those who aren't crypto- or tech-savvy at least) is that it's easier to just buy shares in an ETF than it is to use a crypto exchange that they might not be familiar with or true, and they don't have to worry about keeping their own bitcoin safe.

As far as manipulation goes, the ETF should be pegged to the value of bitcoin, right?  I would assume that if the ratio ever got out of whack that arbitrageurs would step in to correct the imbalance pretty quickly--but I'd also think that it'd be easier to manipulate a bitcoin ETF than it would be to manipulate the bitcoin market itself.

These commercials are all on social media?  I don't watch TV, so I'm wondering if all of these things are being advertised on the old boob-tube.  That sounds really out of date as I write it, but it'd be a huge sign that bitcoin has gone as mainstream as it could ever go if that were the case.

[famososMuertos]

Bitcoin Moves Money Forward | Bitcoin Halving

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over time your money gets you less does
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Bitcoin well in 2012 one Bitcoin bought
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you this much pizza in 2016 this much
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pizza in 2020 this much
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pizza and in 2024 well you get the
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gist roughly every 4 years future supply
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of Bitcoin is
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reduced so historically you get more not
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less
Source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdd64ifS_Ks

Coinbase

[MusaMohamed]

this is a big scam, because it is much safer to buy real bitcoin compared to this bitcoin etf considering that it is centralized and prone to manipulation.

It is good if you choose to be your own custodian and don't buy Bitcoin Spot ETF shares and rely on third party custodians.

It's your Bitcoin private key, it's your bitcoins, you are custodian of your own Bitcoin bank. It's good.

I really don't know Bitcoin Spot ETFs are scam because they actually have to use money to buy bitcoins. Their Bitcoin treasuries are tracked and under regulations of governments. They can not do shady things like don't use money to buy bitcoins but create shares for sales to customers.

I'm not sure how much of a scam it is in the true sense of the word, but I think the appeal to most investors (those who aren't crypto- or tech-savvy at least) is that it's easier to just buy shares in an ETF than it is to use a crypto exchange that they might not be familiar with or true, and they don't have to worry about keeping their own bitcoin safe.

It will help Bitcoin adoption because Bitcoin Spot ETFs actually bring more people to Bitcoin world. They bring more capital to Bitcoin market and with more supply, more capital, price will have to rise.

Price might not rise immediately but with time and with sustainable increasing capital in this market, price must price higher.

[FinneysTrueVision]

First that I've seen this list of ads about bitcoin, nice list mate. Not a US citizen but I'm curious if people are still able to watch any of the shows on free television with all of this ads because I assume that these ads are just a small percentage of the ads that's run on US television, or are they in some kind of agreement to do ads on different TV channels or something like that? I wish I could see one bitcoin ads here in my country, wouldn't hurt that people would know that they've got a chance at financial freedom with bitcoin, maybe there's just not a lot of investment companies here that want the money of the common people I guess.

Most streaming services now have ad-supported tiers. Sports streaming services like DAZN and ESPN+ always have commercials, at least in the United States. I’m almost certain I saw a Coinbase ad while watching something on Amazon Prime recently. If you ever watch YouTube without an ad blocker you will also come across these ads, although sometimes I’ve seen scam ads created with artificial intelligence featuring Michael Saylor.

[NewRanger]

also buying and managing bitcoin in a blockchain wallet is much better than having to entrust your money to be exchanged for a bitcoin etf which is actually just ordinary shares that are not backed by anything, and which you can only use for investment. where you can use real bitcoin for investments and regular transactions, and the management is completely in your hands, not in the hands of these firms.

I agree, but investors want to be instant and don't want to bother, let alone to plunge themselves directly into the market where price changes can occur at any time without special preparation, there will always be questions that will arise in their minds whether it is about prices, market trends and how to store them safely. But I think it's also better than them buying coins whose origins are not clear in the market.  Yes. In the end, they will share the benefits in the end .

It will help Bitcoin adoption because Bitcoin Spot ETFs actually bring more people to Bitcoin world. They bring more capital to Bitcoin market and with more supply, more capital, price will have to rise.

If not mistake good news comes from the United Arab Emirates, where the percentage is already good, at least 75% of local residents have started adopting and investing in BTC. If we pay attention, activity looks high in the month in March 2024 even though it is in the form of donations in Ramadan.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

I saw an add on instagram some days go, from a Japanese exchange.
It was super short and quick and it was also something about halving and "now is a chance" and so on, just some random stuff to motivate people to get in.

My Japanese is not perfect so I didn't get the rest.

Tried to find this commercial again but never did until today. In Japan, even though very regulated, you can often see a lot of crypto related commercials or banners and signs on the street. This was quite surprising to me when I first saw it.

[Ale88]

I saw an add on instagram some days go, from a Japanese exchange.
It was super short and quick and it was also something about halving and "now is a chance" and so on, just some random stuff to motivate people to get in.

My Japanese is not perfect so I didn't get the rest.

Tried to find this commercial again but never did until today. In Japan, even though very regulated, you can often see a lot of crypto related commercials or banners and signs on the street. This was quite surprising to me when I first saw it.

I went to Japan last year and I remember seeing a few banners and signs but nothing out of the ordinary. Japanese people anyway should start investing in bitcoin because their society is becoming less and less sustainable, I remember I was surprised (in a negative way) by the amount of very old people that are still working because they don't have enough money: I'm talking about people in their mid 80s, that was crazy for me.

[cygan]

just in time for the launch of the first BTCitcoin etf in australia, the commercial of Monochrome Bitcoin etf (IBTC) was released today, which i of course added to the op as well

[Maus0728]

First that I've seen this list of ads about bitcoin, nice list mate. Not a US citizen but I'm curious if people are still able to watch any of the shows on free television with all of this ads because I assume that these ads are just a small percentage of the ads that's run on US television, or are they in some kind of agreement to do ads on different TV channels or something like that? I wish I could see one bitcoin ads here in my country, wouldn't hurt that people would know that they've got a chance at financial freedom with bitcoin, maybe there's just not a lot of investment companies here that want the money of the common people I guess.

Most streaming services now have ad-supported tiers. Sports streaming services like DAZN and ESPN+ always have commercials, at least in the United States. I’m almost certain I saw a Coinbase ad while watching something on Amazon Prime recently. If you ever watch YouTube without an ad blocker you will also come across these ads, although sometimes I’ve seen scam ads created with artificial intelligence featuring Michael Saylor.

Man, scam ads are still infiltrating even the best of all, but I do get why it can be advertised especially in YouTube, the scammer can just pay for the algorithm to make sure it shows up in the ads, remember that time when someone bought an ad in YouTube but it's the full song of Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, anyone can pay and it doesn't matter to YouTube if it's a scam one, I think they don't have any quality control in the ads. Really cool that most of the cryptocurrency related stuff are already trying to creep into the mainstream, definitely a big win for us, the community.

[Reatim]

Tried to find this commercial again but never did until today. In Japan, even though very regulated, you can often see a lot of crypto related commercials or banners and signs on the street. This was quite surprising to me when I first saw it.

I understand how it is surprising considering its neighboring country, China’s stand on cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency is banned on mainland China and they are still implementing strict regulations to make sure that nothing gets past them.

On the other hand, another neighboring country South Korea seems to be very pro-crypto right now. Their current president, Yoon Suk Seol, supports crypto and wants to develop it in the country furthermore. The sentiment of the entire Asian continent about crypto is quite scattered and all over the place. This might be a challenge for crypto enthusiasts if countries continue to be in disagreement when it comes to crypto regulations.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Tried to find this commercial again but never did until today. In Japan, even though very regulated, you can often see a lot of crypto related commercials or banners and signs on the street. This was quite surprising to me when I first saw it.

I understand how it is surprising considering its neighboring country, China’s stand on cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency is banned on mainland China and they are still implementing strict regulations to make sure that nothing gets past them.

On the other hand, another neighboring country South Korea seems to be very pro-crypto right now. Their current president, Yoon Suk Seol, supports crypto and wants to develop it in the country furthermore. The sentiment of the entire Asian continent about crypto is quite scattered and all over the place. This might be a challenge for crypto enthusiasts if countries continue to be in disagreement when it comes to crypto regulations.

The strangest thing about China and crypto is that they are only banning it within mainland China. They other places they consider their territories it is absolutely no problem.
Hong Kong is bitcoin heaven with ATMs, physical exchanges and shops basically everywhere.
Taiwan also has plenty of ATMs ( with bad rates ) and also their own exchanges. Just more proof that the system is handles kinda strange.

[DaveF]

A while ago 2021 or 22 I was seeing a bunch of billboards around the NYC area with ads for Gemini and some other exchange.

There were also a couple in Vegas that I saw during one of the BlackHat & DefCon conventions back in 2018 I think. Could have been earlier, next time I was there they were gone.
 
Has anyone ever seen anything advertised on a billboard and then actually bought / researched the product recently? I could see it happening years ago before the internet but now I don't see it as a useful way to advertise.

-Dave

[btc78]

this is a big scam, because it is much safer to buy real bitcoin compared to this bitcoin etf considering that it is centralized and prone to manipulation.

It is true that bitcoin etf can be subjected to manipulation. Personally I also don’t like the idea of having to own bitcoin but through etfs. Though a lot would agree that this is a step forward towards adoption of bitcoin which a lot of us wants to happen.

It’s still bitcoin just acquired differently and you are not the one directly holding it. We need to find the right balance for now until we get the general public to understand completely the concept of bitcoin.

[blckhawk]

A while ago 2021 or 22 I was seeing a bunch of billboards around the NYC area with ads for Gemini and some other exchange.

There were also a couple in Vegas that I saw during one of the BlackHat & DefCon conventions back in 2018 I think. Could have been earlier, next time I was there they were gone.
 
Has anyone ever seen anything advertised on a billboard and then actually bought / researched the product recently? I could see it happening years ago before the internet but now I don't see it as a useful way to advertise.

-Dave

It would be a preposterous thing to do if they don't advertise any bitcoin or crypto related stuff in DefCon events, that's like ignoring Einstein in a physics convention, basically avoiding one of the cornerstones of your field is just disrespectful to it. I haven't seen any billboards that have me curious that I wanted to check it out, most of the billboards that I see in my daily commute is mostly of hotels, skincare products, clothing brands, movie announcements and government announcements, so you're going to get why I said I didn't check out those that I see on a billboards. I hope to see one that would promote something crypto related too, if I've got the money to rent at least two billboards, I'd probably do it already but it's so damn expensive to do it, maybe someone from my country's crypto community does this for the laughs, it would be a really crazy time for the community.