I will never own a whole Bitcoin and that's okay

[pawanjain]

We missed the early stages, but that doesn't mean that we don't have a chance in the future.

You never know what happens in future. Acquiring 1 whole bitcoin sounds like a big deal today and you say you have around 0.2 BTC which is good.
May be in future there will be people who would say I cannot acquire 0.1 BTC but that's okay. They will consider you among the wealthy ones for owning 0.2 BTC.
So never consider yourself small and never think of a particular amount as a big deal because that will keep changing.
Even now as we speak, I am sure there will be many people around who would consider you wealthy for owning the amount you have now.

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[isaac_clarke22]

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I just don't get it sometimes on why there are other people obligating others to get a whole Bitcoin just to call themselves an investor to Bitcoin.
"uR nOt a BiTcoiNer if u dOn'T hold 1 BiTcoin"

Back then, I always thought that Bitcoin was not like an investment but more of like an currency used by criminals especially in the deep web. While part of those are true, I just found out in the early 2017 that I was wrong about thinking it as just a illegal currency then I just decided that day to why not find a site to discuss Bitcoin then I found this forum. We all do have our learnings and now that I am holding less than a whole Bitcoin (but quite near the whole) make me think that I had been into this so far.

[michellee]

I agree with the general idea of the responses.  One should not become obsessed with owning 1 BTC. It is a round figure that fascinates many of us because of its present value and possible future value, but everyone should acquire as much or as litte as they can, as they are sure to be better off in the future if they have accumulated some BTC than if they have not.

Having an obsession with having 1 BTC is natural because it can motivate us to keep trying hard. Even though owning 1 BTC right now is not easy, we must keep trying because of the potential for a very high increase in the price of BTC in the future.

That obsession will also be the target of the dreams we want to achieve. And when we have succeeded in having 1 BTC, we must have the next target that we want to achieve and be sure that we can achieve it.

That way, we will always be motivated to try hard, even though it may seem difficult. But by trying many ways, we will find ways to think it's possible to have more than 1 BT and achieve it one day.

[Hamza2424]

I signed up on this forum in 2014 with minimal knowledge of cryptocurrencies and a restricted ability to comprehend their concept. Being a young teenager, you'll understand. On top of that, I had no way of acquiring it myself. Thus, I missed the opportunity to buy at ridiculously low prices (compared to today's). I gave up shortly after and reappeared on the forum in 2017 for about a year or two at most, abandoning it again and kicking some great opportunities once again.

2014, hmm it's really impressive buddy in my knowledge at that time there were only a few people who knew about cryptocurrencies at that time and you are one of those lucky ones which refers that you might have decent experience because most of the people on the forum + in the Bitcoin market entered after 2017. This is really unfortunate that you still don't own a Bitcoin as you are one of the early market grabbers. Other people regret about their late joining of the market because they were unaware and uneducated with the technology.

Anyway, you should believe in yourself and start making DCA may be at some time you will get Bitcoin and your dream comes true. But this is a big regret that you've missed the chance two times back to back. There is might be some more opportunities for you again in the future.

[cydrix]

The majority of the members here with significant forum experience missed their opportunity to add 1 Bitcoin to their wallet. As we all know, in 2016 the price of bitcoin was below $5,000, about $3–$4,000. Because most forum members had criticized the price not reaching the 20k dollar mark before 2017, most of us did not anticipate the value of 68k dollars.

[darkangel11]

If you keep stacking sats, OP, you will eventually make it to 1 bitcoin, although I'd try to make it before the end of this year, while the market is still full of undecided people who don't know if it's still a bear market, or the beginning of a bull market. When they all see what's going on the price will double in an instant, pretty much the way it went from 10 to 20k in 2020.

I currently have less than 0.20 BTC

Do not reveal your personal holdings in public. This advice does not only apply to those with multiple bitcoins in their wallet, but should be a practice for any bitcoiner. Build that habit of safe browsing while on the internet.

Let's not be too paranoid, especially with small amounts of bitcoin that anybody can see if they check a public address.
For example anybody can check OP's campaign address and see there's a balance of 0.169 BTC. This isn't something we have to protect like some secret knowledge.

[Ultegra134]

Stop thinking about the amount. Be grateful with what you already have. The more you run after something, the further it goes. This kind of thing happens when you compare yourself to others. Stop doing it and focus on what you have. It will become more precious to you, even it's a very low amount.
Everything takes time. If owning 1 BTC is your goal, then take your time, you will reach your goal for sure. The more you want to get close to it, the more you will find yourself away from it. If you can learn to not focus on the results and keep working for it, you can even surpass that goal if you can do it.
Trust the process.

_tjtonmoy

I think you missed the point. With this thread I'm referring to newer members that are rushing to purchase Bitcoin and resort to extreme measures in order to achieve that. I'm not comparing myself to others nor am I not grateful for what I have.

Regardless of the fact that you've missed some opportunities in the past, trust me it's not too late to own 1 BTC one day, but only if you're ready to embark on that journey today. Of course, that would require a little (perhaps a lot) sacrifice and maybe another job on the side and a good investment strategy. Whether it's classic DCA, accumulating fiat and waiting for a big crash or selling your BTC on the way to ATH and then reinvesting in it at several times lower prices.

Let's say that the next ATH will happen sometime in the second half of next year and that the price of 1 BTC will be x5 from today, which would mean somewhere around $150k and that you have around 0.25 BTC to sell, which would bring in around $37k. If you consider that the correction that follows the ATH usually wipes out about 70% or more of the value of BTC, for the money you got selling 0.25 BTC you could buy a whole one or at least close to it.

It's not high math or anything like that, but at least it's something worth thinking about when looking at historical data related to Bitcoin

You're indeed right. It is possible but requires huge sacrifices that not everyone can handle. Opting for a second job, even a part-time one, and using that money towards Bitcoin would greatly assist the cause, but it's not something I can do at the moment, even though 0.25 BTC, which isn't a goal too far to set, is decent money if you think about it.

If you keep stacking sats, OP, you will eventually make it to 1 bitcoin, although I'd try to make it before the end of this year, while the market is still full of undecided people who don't know if it's still a bear market, or the beginning of a bull market. When they all see what's going on the price will double in an instant, pretty much the way it went from 10 to 20k in 2020.

Let's not be too paranoid, especially with small amounts of bitcoin that anybody can see if they check a public address.
For example anybody can check OP's campaign address and see there's a balance of 0.169 BTC. This isn't something we have to protect like some secret knowledge.

Eventually, it may happen if you're consistent. I wasn't back at 2018 and this is why my chances are currently quite low.

Bitcoin as you've also mentioned isn't anonymous and our addresses are public information that anyone can easily search. It's not like someone can do something by knowing my address and the amount of money I hold.

[NomadTheSavior]

Don't write yourself off, there are many ways to earn Bitcoin these days. Who knows maybe you earn that 1 Bitcoin quicker than you ever imagined and then you set your sights on joining the 1 in a million club and owning 21 Bitcoin.

[tiCeR]

Assuming that you will never be financially strong enough to acquire a whole Bitcoin at this price, it is quite likely that if Bitcoin enfolds its full potential it will only get harder from here to make it to a whole Bitcoin. As I hope that you don't hope for Bitcoin to crash to the ground because then you could perhaps buy a whole Bitcoin, my feeling is that this would be the only way for you to make it 1.0 Bitcoin one day.

But as you said, it is more an ideological goal or rather a symbolic goal than a necessity to own a whole Bitcoin. Whoever already does and whoever can afford to buy a whole Bitcoin as of now, that's awesome. But for those who want to be part of it but can't buy a whole one, it doesn't matter. You have still understood the relevance of this technology and you can still benefit.

It also depends where you live. I think half a Bitcoin can get you quite far if we see another bull run.

[CryptoHFs]

I will never own a whole Bitcoin and that's okay

from time to time you can try your luck in solo mining and you may hit a block which contains more than one bitcoin

if you can't do it alone try joining a blockparty

[qwertyup23]

It's certainly true that most of us have missed the early days of bitcoin when it was still cheap because we ignore that opportunity. But then, as time passes by, we have understood that bitcoin's potential is endless and even if you're saying that you'll never own a single bitcoin but owning around 0.2BTC. You may quite that far from reaching half and its whole, don't doubt yourself. We just need to DCA until we reach that goal of having 1 bitcoin. And through accumulation in any means that you can, you're just enjoying the journey and no pressure at all. Even it might take a year or two or more, just be consistent on it and we're all gonna be there.

This is true- I also regret the time I failed to invest and purchase BTC when its price was barely noticeable. But this is the reason on why we invested in the first place- what if the price of 1 BTC today is considerably cheaper than it will be 5-10 years from now? Better invest now and HODL it for long-term. Do not lose hope as in this kind of venture, anything is possible as the sky is the limit in reaching prices.

Just think of this situation, in a few years from now, anything is possible. Just keep on investing even if it is a relatively small amount and focus on long-term HODLing.

[peter0425]

some of us who are participating signature campaigns here are constantly earning funds but this is just a tip of bitcoin.
though the value may grow high in the future if we will continue holding.

I disagree if you say you will never own a whole Bitcoin, as you mentioned above you've earn through side income and signature campaign,

people has their own need daily, meaning even if they are earning weekly there is always a chance that they will spend or convert their bitcoin specially in emergencies


OP:

While everyone has this dream of owning one whole bitcoin yet only few succeed but since you mentioned that it is OKAY then indeed that why need to pressure yourself from having one when you can have what you can afford to lose?

[Twentyonepaylots]

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To summarize, my point is that many of us won't become rich or earn a great deal of money through Bitcoin, but that's okay; money isn't the greatest goal in life. We missed the early stages, but that doesn't mean that we don't have a chance in the future. There's no need to regret anything, coming from someone who was here during the first years and missed the boat. It's completely unnecessary to stress over how to acquire more and go above and beyond by selling stuff or exceeding the budget you can afford. Stick to what you can afford to spend and stick to that plan; don't go to extreme measures; and remember, there are no guarantees in investments.

I think the world as of today does not revolves only with cryptocurrency. It is still in its early phase where most are aware of it but do not really engaging with it. Cryptocurrencies have a lot of potential and those who makes most of that potential are the winners. This does not necessarily mean that you have to own a specific amount of crypto. You yourself can only dictate what amount you should invest in it since that is the amount that you take the risk and can afford to lose it. I agree that there is still a chance for everyone to invest and there are many ways for you to do that, it just takes for you to really take the risk of it. Just always go with what you can afford to lose, so that if someday something goes wrong, you don't lose those important things in your life in terms of financial.

[Cryptmuster]

This is true- I also regret the time I failed to invest and purchase BTC when its price was barely noticeable. But this is the reason on why we invested in the first place- what if the price of 1 BTC today is considerably cheaper than it will be 5-10 years from now? Better invest now and HODL it for long-term. Do not lose hope as in this kind of venture, anything is possible as the sky is the limit in reaching prices.

Just think of this situation, in a few years from now, anything is possible. Just keep on investing even if it is a relatively small amount and focus on long-term HODLing.

Buying bitcoin at the beginning of his journey was not so easy, we now see how he grew up, and then no one could know this. But in the past, it was possible to buy a few bitcoins for a much lower price than is possible now.

Now, to afford to buy one bitcoin, a simple guy like me needs to work very hard, and given the costs of my daily expenses, it will take more than one year. But I like bitcoin, I believe that it will continue to grow in price, so I invest in it and hope for a good profit in the future.

[D ltr]

actually whatever we have we are grateful for 0.20 BTC is a great value for now if cashed compared to 5-7 years ago,
Wherever you produce btc, it's actually normal, but friends have pressured you before, don't ever go into debt to buy btc, following signatures on this forum will also be able to reach 1 btc if we have patience and persistence

[dansus021]

You are true OG  Im also member from 2014 and in total in and out I have around 5 Bitcoin and happened in year 2015-2016 after that I never had single bitcoin again after the bitcoin price reach 20K+ it very hard to even touch 1 Bitcoin at least if I buy with my local currency.

1 Single Bitcoin can buy 1 brand new car or even cheap house in my country so buy it will be hard task  hahhaha but thats okay we still have time continue DCA or buy little bit till reach 1 Bitcoin while holding till touch new ATH

[buwaytress]

That's more than okay, OP. The idea for most of us regular folks is to just stack as many sats as you can, for as long as you can.

I did get over 1 BTC some years back but was forced to liquidate. And while I've certainly earned many, many coins, it is my income so I have to sell the bulk of what I earn. It's what I can save every now and then that eventually is moved to a cold wallet.

There will be plenty of dips, and crashes, to come. DCA ensures you are positioned to take advantage. You never know...

[darkv0rt3x]

I signed up on this forum in 2014 with minimal knowledge of cryptocurrencies and a restricted ability to comprehend their concept. Being a young teenager, you'll understand. On top of that, I had no way of acquiring it myself. Thus, I missed the opportunity to buy at ridiculously low prices (compared to today's). I gave up shortly after and reappeared on the forum in 2017 for about a year or two at most, abandoning it again and kicking some great opportunities once again.

I've seen an increasing trend over the past few months, mostly from newer BTT users striving to acquire as much Bitcoin as possible as soon as possible. Some even claim to sell their jewelry or other personal belongings in an attempt to acquire more capital to use towards a Bitcoin purchase. Other newbies claim that they found wallets filled with Bitcoin in the early stages, in an attempt to impress others, while a few days ago they'd be asking how to sign up on Binance or whatever. It's unclear whether any of these stories are true, but that's not the point.

The majority of us missed the boat when Bitcoin was cheap, and now acquiring a whole coin isn't affordable anymore. The average wage in Greece is approximately €800 (about €10,000 per year), while Bitcoin's price is at $27,500 as we speak (about €25,000), which means that I will need 2.5 years to acquire the requested amount of money, in the condition of not spending a single Euro, without taking into account any price increases. Thus, purchasing a whole coin would effectively require up to 6 or even 7 years for the average person in Greece.

I currently have less than 0.20 BTC, which is still a semi-decent amount for myself, the majority of which are from signature campaigns (huge thanks to Cryptobrainboss and Hampuzz for having me in their campaigns), and I'm totally okay with the idea of never owning a single Bitcoin; it's not the end of the world. So far, I'm earning an important side income through it, while spending time on the forum is like a hobby of mine now. This is what matters most to me.

To summarize, my point is that many of us won't become rich or earn a great deal of money through Bitcoin, but that's okay; money isn't the greatest goal in life. We missed the early stages, but that doesn't mean that we don't have a chance in the future. There's no need to regret anything, coming from someone who was here during the first years and missed the boat. It's completely unnecessary to stress over how to acquire more and go above and beyond by selling stuff or exceeding the budget you can afford. Stick to what you can afford to spend and stick to that plan; don't go to extreme measures; and remember, there are no guarantees in investments.

My story is very much like yours. I registered in this forum in 2014 too but I think I was after something else back then. Computing hashes with graphic cards and hashcat but in the context of cracking passwords, just for fun. But I soon realized that my graphic cards weren't good enough for the job and I quit. Only back in late 2018 I came back to this forum with the goal of pursuing Bitcoin and learn and join a community deeply related to Bitcoin. I also don't have enough funds to be already in the !BTC club, but who cares? I don't. I buy Bitcoin monthly and according to my possibilities. And that's all we can ask from ourselves. Do out best and move on!

[Party24*7]

Don't write yourself off, there are many ways to earn Bitcoin these days. Who knows maybe you earn that 1 Bitcoin quicker than you ever imagined and then you set your sights on joining the 1 in a million club and owning 21 Bitcoin.

Yup, I am as pessimistic as OP, thinking owning 1 bitcoin is impossible for me because my income is too low to think about. But life is full of surprises, even now, I own several bitcoins, not just one, which I never dared to think about. Let's stay optimistic and always try, everything will pay off.

[bangjoe]

I enjoyed your post summary and the angle with which you presented your candid thoughts, OP.
I too doubt, if I will ever hold or own a whole Bitcoin. It is quite true how most of us would have owned some if we had the early initiative, while it was Still cheap. Right now, even if I can't have the whole Bitcoin, earnings from BTT campaigns has more than compensated for that and with the knowledge I have gained so far here, I can easily invest in other areas, mostly acquiring shares and trades, of which is sure to yield interest over time.

Yes, at least we can still do it today to be able to invest in bitcoin, even though basically we can't collect a lot of bitcoins and have all the bitcoins, looking back I also feel a lot of regret that happened why didn't I hold on longer at that time because constrained by an urgent need.
Why don't you save your earnings from this forum in bitcoin, especially since bitcoin is already on a cyclical journey towards a positive trend and prices are still fairly cheap, it is likely that your investment in bitcoin will yield better results and make up for past mistakes.

To summarize, my point is that many of us won't become rich or earn a great deal of money through Bitcoin, but that's okay; money isn't the greatest goal in life. We missed the early stages, but that doesn't mean that we don't have a chance in the future. There's no need to regret anything, coming from someone who was here during the first years and missed the boat.

The point is indeed here. When we want to get rich from investing in Bitcoin, this actually can happen. The question is how rich do we want to be, how long will it take us to be rich, and also how much money do we invest so we can become rich? Because the answer to this question will certainly be different for everyone. Bitcoin is one of the more reputable crypto investment choices not because we want to get rich quicker, but because we believe in Bitcoin, in how Bitcoin will be able to reach high numbers again and with this we can take advantage of the bearish and bullish momentum. This is widely used by people to make high profits by taking advantage of these two moments. And Bitcoin is also reliable compared to investing in altcoins, which in my opinion is more risky.

Yes, of course, it must be a firm grip that bitcoin always gives wealth to those who are patient and courageous, in short, the risk will be directly proportional to the profit and also accompanied by consistency in investment which is a general law in the world of investment and finance.
Altcoins are not the best means of investing in crypto.