How I Got Fooled!!!

[Glowy]

Oh really, I had no idea that was a practice. Is it done to everyone or just newbies?

Welcome to the club newbie,
At least you know now that it is a tradition around here on April 1st of every year. Get ready for another fooling next year.

You can use the search bar to check for pasts April fools on the forum. Most people including myself have fallen for it once. I don't fall for it again. When that time of the year is around the corner, my mind is already prepared to know that whatever I see or read on the forum on that day is not as it seems.

Oh my, I will be conscious of this so that I don't get scared and confused like I was. 😂

[Sipurba]

https://ibb.co/r2mt1BLS

I think there is something wrong with the link that you mentioned. It showed That page doesn't exist The requested page was not found. Maybe you didn't upload it permanently so it is expired already. Please give the new link by re-uploading it so we can see it clearly about the problem.

[Glowy]

https://ibb.co/r2mt1BLS

I think there is something wrong with the link that you mentioned. It showed That page doesn't exist The requested page was not found. Maybe you didn't upload it permanently so it is expired already. Please give the new link by re-uploading it so we can see it clearly about the problem.

I will check first to be sure , if the I can still view it then I would not have to re-upload.
If it's there I will just hint you on here.

I just checked and it's there.
It is a fault from your end, that's why you didn't see it.

[Dzwaafu11]

That is a regular play over here thymos the administrator over here is fun of doing something crazy to Mark each April 1st as Fool's Day.

So don't get too freaking out when next you see something of such you should be used to that by that time.

He is still a newcomer; that is why he is finding it difficult to understand the thing, but by now that thing has happened to you, so you won’t take it seriously again. And you’ll know that it’s a joke the OPTook it seriously because he did not know about it. The thing is really fun, though; it came in another way in which you won’t even think it will end in such a way. No one will even think or predict what he will be doing. As you said, he shouldn’t be freaking out; there is not free service everywhere, man. You need to work for what you will see in your wallet.

[Glowy]

That is a regular play over here thymos the administrator over here is fun of doing something crazy to Mark each April 1st as Fool's Day.

So don't get too freaking out when next you see something of such you should be used to that by that time.

He is still a newcomer; that is why he is finding it difficult to understand the thing, but by now that thing has happened to you, so you won’t take it seriously again. And you’ll know that it’s a joke the OPTook it seriously because he did not know about it. The thing is really fun, though; it came in another way in which you won’t even think it will end in such a way. No one will even think or predict what he will be doing. As you said, he shouldn’t be freaking out; there is not free service everywhere, man. You need to work for what you will see in your wallet.

It's a fun way to keep the forum going with fun. I think I like it and am going to keep my eyes open next year. I might have to keep a timer, so that I don't forget .
I will be the one telling newbies next year, that it's a fun game from theymos they said.

[l3pox]

As for bitcoin price dropping from 100k to $78,000, it’s not unusual since we all know that the market is volatile and cannot always be in an upward thread.

exactly, we've seen corrections bigger than 30% in past bull runs
no big deal for those who are seasoned


regarding the april's fool play as some others commented is a common practice here in the forum
each year there's a different game or thing happening, it is pretty funny, I wonder what they'll prepare for 2026

[Glowy]

As for bitcoin price dropping from 100k to $78,000, it’s not unusual since we all know that the market is volatile and cannot always be in an upward thread.

exactly, we've seen corrections bigger than 30% in past bull runs
no big deal for those who are seasoned


regarding the april's fool play as some others commented is a common practice here in the forum
each year there's a different game or thing happening, it is pretty funny, I wonder what they'll prepare for 2026

I am just going to check April 1st on my calendar with a note that will read 'whatever you see on Bitcoin Talk today is a joke' 😂😂😂

[uchegod-21]

There lies another shocker, almighty Bitcoin that closed at $100,000 in 2024 was at $78,000.

I just couldn't put it together so I went on to read more and be sure it closed at 100 grand in 2024.

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/121815/bitcoins-price-history.asp

Isn't this decline rather mind blowing?

Does this have anything to do with the trade wars?
Am just asking as everything seem to be happening together.

Like wow, this space can be crazy and bloody at the same time.

The fluctuation in the last one month is out of this world.

Here I was thinking, well if there is a decline or a drop, it will not go beyond 80 or 90 grand. How wrong I was.
Indeed this space? ...ain't for the feeble periodt!!!

A lot has indeed happened during the past few months, and we can’t really say the trade war alone was responsible for that sharp correction. But that shouldn’t be shocking to you. When we say Bitcoin’s price is volatile, this is what we are talking about. So, as you invest in Bitcoin, you should have a long-term goal in mind because that is one way you can navigate through Bitcoin’s price volatility.

There is no need to panic; Bitcoin doesn’t disappoint those who invest properly. Except if you have the intention of withdrawing your investment urgently, then you might end up being unlucky with the price at which you will sell your bitcoins.

[Perfectbaby]

There is no need to panic; Bitcoin doesn’t disappoint those who invest properly. Except if you have the intention of withdrawing your investment urgently, then you might end up being unlucky with the price at which you will sell your bitcoins.

You know when investing on Bitcoin we should always have long term goal than having short term investment, and due to it's volatility most aren't that patient enough to watch their Bitcoin dropping in price because they are not really ready to accept a little drop of price. Again, before investing in Bitcoin they should always accept the risk involved otherwise it would be that hard or affecting them whenever they sees Bitcoin or their assets depreciating.

[Odohu]

The 'April fool' prank is an annual event here that many things that can make someone shiver happens. Only Theymos go you unlike many of us that received shockers from Theymos, Tryninja Telegram both and many other places. If your heart is not strong, the best you can do is to avoid this forum on every first of April because if you do, you may see what you are not prepared for as there are many surprises in the stock.

[uchegod-21]

There is no need to panic; Bitcoin doesn’t disappoint those who invest properly. Except if you have the intention of withdrawing your investment urgently, then you might end up being unlucky with the price at which you will sell your bitcoins.

You know when investing on Bitcoin we should always have long term goal than having short term investment, and due to it's volatility most aren't that patient enough to watch their Bitcoin dropping in price because they are not really ready to accept a little drop of price. Again, before investing in Bitcoin they should always accept the risk involved otherwise it would be that hard or affecting them whenever they sees Bitcoin or their assets depreciating.

Those who feel so bad seeing their Bitcoin asset depreciate are the "I want to get rich quick" kind of people who are looking for cheap opportunities to get what they want. A real Bitcoin investor, whether a newbie or an experienced investor, understands that Bitcoin’s price fall is usually a temporary phase. Once that phase is over, it goes up again and even reaches the point of giving the investor profits on their investment. The only way they can allow this happen is by giving their investment some time, I mean enough time.

Investing in Bitcoin is truly not that difficult, but some investors make it difficult for themselves because they just want short-term gains at all costs.

[qwertyup23]

The 'April fool' prank is an annual event here that many things that can make someone shiver happens. Only Theymos go you unlike many of us that received shockers from Theymos, Tryninja Telegram both and many other places. If your heart is not strong, the best you can do is to avoid this forum on every first of April because if you do, you may see what you are not prepared for as there are many surprises in the stock.

The forum has become really serious ion the past years due to the extensive discussion of cryptocurrencies and its prices on the market. What theymos does is that he puts something interesting every April 1st to make things a little less serious from time to time. By now, you should definitely get used to it as it is just something to break the ice; to stop the seriousness; and to add something interesting along the way.

There is no need to panic; Bitcoin doesn’t disappoint those who invest properly. Except if you have the intention of withdrawing your investment urgently, then you might end up being unlucky with the price at which you will sell your bitcoins.

You know when investing on Bitcoin we should always have long term goal than having short term investment, and due to it's volatility most aren't that patient enough to watch their Bitcoin dropping in price because they are not really ready to accept a little drop of price. Again, before investing in Bitcoin they should always accept the risk involved otherwise it would be that hard or affecting them whenever they sees Bitcoin or their assets depreciating.

Those who feel so bad seeing their Bitcoin asset depreciate are the "I want to get rich quick" kind of people who are looking for cheap opportunities to get what they want. A real Bitcoin investor, whether a newbie or an experienced investor, understands that Bitcoin’s price fall is usually a temporary phase. Once that phase is over, it goes up again and even reaches the point of giving the investor profits on their investment. The only way they can allow this happen is by giving their investment some time, I mean enough time.

Investing in Bitcoin is truly not that difficult, but some investors make it difficult for themselves because they just want short-term gains at all costs.

As a general rule, an investor should diversify their portfolio and categorize each either for short or long-term investment. While cryptocurrencies are volatile in its price, to fully maximize it, it is really recommended to HODL your investments and aim for long-term investment.

Your best basis here would be the price history index of BTC. As you would see, the price trajectory tells you that as more time passes by, the higher the price of BTC goes.

[Majestic-milf]

 You know, all work and no play makes jack a dull boy and Theymos doing that prank is something most users are kind of used to. What kind of amazes me is how every year, new ideas are thought up and most of us eat it up with out immediately recognizing that we're being messed with.
 I've been on other social spaces but this forum is really dope with it's great features and still Theymos creates time where people can unwind and have fun so don't take it seriously, Op.

[goldkingcoiner]

We really like to have fun on this forum. Pizza, art and other competitions, April Fools pranks, ..etc.  
It is what being part of the Bitcointalk community is about!

I hope you will enjoy your time here and become an active member of the community, as well!

[robelneo]

The 'April fool' prank is an annual event here that many things that can make someone shiver happens. Only Theymos go you unlike many of us that received shockers from Theymos, Tryninja Telegram both and many other places. If your heart is not strong, the best you can do is to avoid this forum on every first of April because if you do, you may see what you are not prepared for as there are many surprises in the stock.

There's always new way for the admins to scare members I was hesitant to login last April 1 but out of curiosity I still did, honestly the admins are good at surprises every April fools day, if you're a newbie and you are not aware of this, you will get a shock but once you got used to it, only two things either you will be excited or you will feel nervous.
I wonder what will it be the next surprise on next year's April, well still a long way but I'm sure its something worth looking when the end of March is approaching.

[Agbamoni]

The 'April fool' prank is an annual event here that many things that can make someone shiver happens. Only Theymos go you unlike many of us that received shockers from Theymos, Tryninja Telegram both and many other places. If your heart is not strong, the best you can do is to avoid this forum on every first of April because if you do, you may see what you are not prepared for as there are many surprises in the stock.

There's always new way for the admins to scare members I was hesitant to login last April 1 but out of curiosity I still did, honestly the admins are good at surprises every April fools day, if you're a newbie and you are not aware of this, you will get a shock but once you got used to it, only two things either you will be excited or you will feel nervous.
I wonder what will it be the next surprise on next year's April, well still a long way but I'm sure its something worth looking when the end of March is approaching.

The April fool event is like a culture now in the forum. I remember wanting to compile a list of all the April fool's done in the forum only for me to figure out someone already did that. However, it is becoming a usual event and it doesn't freaks me anymore or surprises me. It is more fun to me because I get to see how open the bitcoin forum is to welcome new development. For the past few years there hasn't been any recent development added in the forum. Although suggestion were made many times in the Meta board but so far none have been able to pick the interest of Theymos.

Sometimes I wish everyday was April fool's day so I can play around new features in the forum.