Taking a loan to invest in DCA method

[EarnOnVictor]

Ever since i introduced my friend to the DCA method of trading in btc he has been having some good turn up but he was asking me if i can loan him some money so he can add up to boost his staking so please guys how do i go about it should i give him or i shouldn't.

The DCA is not the cause of the success your friend is having, but Bitcoin itself, because the coin is progressive, the DCA merely helps him average the risk taken per time.

Now, if he has been blinded by the DCA and decided to increase the risk by carelessly taking a loan, well, he is on his own.

Two things may happen: 1. He could be lucky that Bitcoin continues to move higher and eventually gains. 2. He could be unlucky and Bitcoin continues to sell or gets stuck to the point that it's difficult for him to pay back the loan.

That is why the wise keep saying: "Invest the money you can afford to lose." Can he afford to lose that money? I guess not!

[Silikiem]

Ever since i introduced my friend to the DCA method of trading in btc he has been having some good turn up but he was asking me if i can loan him some money so he can add up to boost his staking so please guys how do i go about it should i give him or i shouldn't.

They don't borrow money for trading and I will not support the situation whereby someone borrowed money for trading, the reason being that when trading you're not sure of making profit, and secondly you can lose your capital at anytime, so I know that very well, it's better for a trader not to indebt he or herself because of trading because theirs every tendency that it may experience loss any point in time, that is why I have been emphasing on it, people who borrowed to trade always lost out in trading

Even borrowing money for long-term investing is risky and not recommended, let alone borrowing money for trading. It's more like gambling than investing.

It's unclear if OP is referring to trading or DCA and long term holding but either way borrowing money to invest in highly volatile and unpredictable assets like bitcoin is not advisable. Unless they have stable sources of income and can guarantee that they will be able to repay those loans without having to rely on their investments. But people with a stable income and a clear financial plan probably won't need to borrow money to invest because there are better ways to invest than borrowing money.

It’s not a good investment practice for anyone to borrow money to invest especially in bitcoin because for crying out loud, bitcoin investment have even made it more flexible for low income earners to be able to access and invest in bitcoin within their means. You don’t have to lump sum before you invest in bitcoin, you only need to be able to figure out a discretionary income no matter how little it is and follow it up by the  DCA method of accumulation of bitcoin and gradually build up your portfolio. I think it’s very unwise to go borrow money and go into debts just to invest in bitcoin because at the end you might be forced to prematurely sell off your holdings for even a little or no profit just so you can be able to pay off the debt.

[Platinumys]

I will never support this investment strategy, borrowing money from others is already a lot of pressure but I don't know how well an investor can invest with this pressure. I think it would be better for us to decide to invest with the amount of money we have without borrowing money. Suppose you borrow some money from someone to invest and when you borrow money, that lender did not give you much pressure to return the money but if he asks you for a return of money after a few days because of his financial needs, then how will you repay his loan in such a short time. It may also be that at the time when that person asks you to return his money, the market is a little down and there is a loss in your investment, at that time you definitely do not want to sell your investment with a loss. So after making a decision, you should have an idea in advance about what the consequences might be.

[Shinpako09]

You are the one who introduced the DCA method, so you should know the risk as well. Also, if you are going to give him a loan so he can use it in the DCA method, isn’t it better if you just use it yourself? And you just said he is having some good turn up, then why would your friend still ask for a loan? If he really is and still asks, it means he is getting greedy or he is letting his emotions control him. Maybe that’s a sign you shouldn’t give a loan.

[Marvell1]

It’s not a good investment practice for anyone to borrow money to invest especially in bitcoin because for crying out loud, bitcoin investment have even made it more flexible for low income earners to be able to access and invest in bitcoin within their means. You don’t have to lump sum before you invest in bitcoin, you only need to be able to figure out a discretionary income no matter how little it is and follow it up by the  DCA method of accumulation of bitcoin and gradually build up your portfolio. I think it’s very unwise to go borrow money and go into debts just to invest in bitcoin because at the end you might be forced to prematurely sell off your holdings for even a little or no profit just so you can be able to pay off the debt.

That depends, and like I said. As long as you have a steady source of income and are sure you can pay off your debt without depending on your bitcoin investment. You can consider borrowing an amount that suits your ability.

Bitcoin has become much safer than it used to be and borrowing money to invest in bitcoin is like borrowing money to start a business. If we can borrow money to do business, there is no reason we can't borrow money to invest in bitcoin.

As for me, I don't encourage the idea of ​​borrowing money, but I don't completely reject the idea either.

[harapan]

Ever since i introduced my friend to the DCA method of trading in btc he has been having some good turn up but he was asking me if i can loan him some money so he can add up to boost his staking so please guys how do i go about it should i give him or i shouldn't.

Well it seems too me that you're capable of loaning him money a more reason he got his way back to you asking for a loan to keep up his DCA method. It's actually a bad idea to taking a loan on his sides but on the contrary if you think you can trust him enough to pay back just as said then give him a try since he's been having good turn ups.

[Pandu Geddon]

Well it seems too me that you're capable of loaning him money a more reason he got his way back to you asking for a loan to keep up his DCA method. It's actually a bad idea to taking a loan on his sides but on the contrary if you think you can trust him enough to pay back just as said then give him a try since he's been having good turn ups.

It is indeed not a problem to provide loans for his investment funding. But what is feared is that the habit of borrowing for investments will continue in the future. Even though there is the ability to repay the loan, there are unfavorable situations where his friends force investments without properly managing their own finances.
What's important is the ability to repay the loan. If this is not taken into account properly, finances could deteriorate.

[khiholangkang]

You are the one who introduced the DCA method, so you should know the risk as well. Also, if you are going to give him a loan so he can use it in the DCA method, isn’t it better if you just use it yourself? And you just said he is having some good turn up, then why would your friend still ask for a loan? If he really is and still asks, it means he is getting greedy or he is letting his emotions control him. Maybe that’s a sign you shouldn’t give a loan.

Investing requires having money that's secure and not intended for long-term use. If you don't have that, it's better not to invest. Especially since they aren't a hedge fund or VC with experience in managing investment funds. They simply listened to what the OP said and were tempted by the profit.

It's best not to lend money to someone who doesn't understand investing, or who only knows the profit without understanding the risk. DCA also has risks, as the market will always fluctuate. On the other hand, there must be a set amount of money allocated for a specific period of time. How would they get that if they were just borrowing?

Logically, it's better to use it for themselves. The OP wanted to motivate them, but they were attacked by the question. Instead, they could provide profits and repay their debts with those profits. It's better not to lend at all.

[M47AK16]

Even borrowing money for long-term investing is risky and not recommended, let alone borrowing money for trading. It's more like gambling than investing.

It's unclear if OP is referring to trading or DCA and long term holding but either way borrowing money to invest in highly volatile and unpredictable assets like bitcoin is not advisable. Unless they have stable sources of income and can guarantee that they will be able to repay those loans without having to rely on their investments. But people with a stable income and a clear financial plan probably won't need to borrow money to invest because there are better ways to invest than borrowing money.

Yeah, it's definitely way too risky and we should not be putting any loans into bitcoin. That is why people keep saying "only invest money you can afford to lose", because if the price goes down, you should not be worried and be able to afford to wait it out.

Yes it is not an easy task, but it's doable and we can do it. I get that it is not that easy, but it is not impossible neither. We should be able to actually make that money. This is why I believe on the correct situation, with right savings, bitcoin could make us rich. But if we make wrong moves, like loans, leverages and all that, it could bankrupt us. So we need to use it carefully and not make silly mistakes with it that are careless and dangerous to our economy.

[Ricardo11]

Well it seems too me that you're capable of loaning him money a more reason he got his way back to you asking for a loan to keep up his DCA method. It's actually a bad idea to taking a loan on his sides but on the contrary if you think you can trust him enough to pay back just as said then give him a try since he's been having good turn ups.

It is indeed not a problem to provide loans for his investment funding. But what is feared is that the habit of borrowing for investments will continue in the future. Even though there is the ability to repay the loan, there are unfavorable situations where his friends force investments without properly managing their own finances.
What's important is the ability to repay the loan. If this is not taken into account properly, finances could deteriorate.

I think people should always avoid taking loans for things that are always uncertain.
People should only take loans when they are in dire straits, and only when they are in dire straits.
One should not take loans for anything that is too risky, although it is true that nothing is risk-free, but when taking risks, you should always try to use the money according to what you can afford to lose, unless you are facing a very critical situation, it is better to avoid taking loans.

[Lolipo]

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[Dunamisx]

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[Olatundespo]

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Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) is a great strategy for Bitcoin accumulation. This strategy is used to grow your Bitcoin stack over time because it is a simple and attractive strategy for any investor. Suppose you do not yet have a stable source of income but can save some amount of dollars from personal spending flow, such as $20 per week, then you are in a fairly good position to accumulate Bitcoin at the initial stage. I mean the DCA method is a good way to accumulate any fraction of Bitcoin.

Under the long term DCA strategy, as your Bitcoin holdings increase the Unit Price (UP) in your portfolio decreases. The main reason for the decrease in UP is the continuity of buying every week and the volatility of its price. The volatility of Bitcoin price is increasing the acceptance of this asset separately and its value increases over time.

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