My mistake was making my involvement with Bitcoin public

[Sebas.tian]

Your respond to your uncle is very good but next time try to behave like your elder brother that had being into Bitcoin investment without allow anybody from the family aware of it which is the best way to achieve success easily. I believe, with time your uncle will definitely join you in Bitcoin investment because what is about to happen in the market it will make those that invested some years ago to win something big from Bitcoin investment and your uncle will now remember the good step you took to invested in Bitcoin years back. Bitcoin will not fail than to fulfill the purpose it was created to help people to grow financially and be confidence in their transaction.

[goldkingcoiner]

There is always a man in the family who believe they are the smartest, I have an uncle who is currently the most successful one in the family, maybe that's why he is behaving this way, he knew my involvement with crypto and Bitcoin, and after the crash into bear market he called me and said ..

Are you still into Bitcoin? You need to find something else to do, Bitcoin will fail soon because there is nothing that can take away the money printing machines, the government will keep printing money because they like been the printer, they can't print Bitcoin that's why it will fail, stop living a dream and do something good with your life before it's too late.

At first I got angry, because he always believe he knows the best for everyone, and I am different, I am not like my brothers that fall before his kneels every time. I replied him with this.

Why are you so into what I am doing? Why did you take this so serious than anything else? You have never showed concern about me, I have never asked you for help and you fulfill it, if Bitcoin fails it's fine for me, and Bitcoin was never created to kill Fiat in the first place, it was created to support people like me, because no one wants to support people like us but they want to pretend they do.. Fiat is Centralized and Bitcoin is Decentralized, it's for the people and the community, it's freedom and a perfect home 🏠. I can't hate something that have helps me so many times uncle.

Have I said something too harsh? He took this personal and report me to my eldest brother, my brother said I shouldn't mind, he doesn't know that my brother is now also a Bitcoin investor, my mistake was making it public, which my brother never did.

If you are still planning to get into Bitcoin, don't post anything about it in family group chat or on your WhatsApp status, this was my biggest mistake.

I personally believe that keeping quiet about your finances and investments is a good idea but in the case of Bitcoin, people need to know. Not everyone has someone in their family to educate them about Bitcoin. The family member that you mentioned in your opening post should count himself lucky that he has someone who cares enough to talk about Bitcoin. But instead of taking your words seriously and doing a bit of self-research, he decided to be an irritating person just because he could not let go of his own giant ego. He missed out on a good investment opportunity and that should have humbled him.

Don't get angry at such unteachable people. At some point in his life he might realize that his ego prevented him from making good decisions in life.

[Litzki1990]

You should have avoided this matter only since he is uncle towards you so you could not get into an argument with him.  Since you are a bitcoin investor you must have some plan for your investment and you would have stuck to your plan when your uncle forbade you to invest you would have just agreed to him but you would have continued your investment so you would not have lost your relationship with your uncle.

If you are still planning to get into Bitcoin, don't post anything about it in family group chat or on your WhatsApp status, this was my biggest mistake.

Be sure to maintain your privacy at all times. Investment is a very personal matter, it is better not to share these personal matters in public places because many people will not take your investment in a good light, they will try to harm you, so you should not share your investment with anyone.

[karmamiu]

Most of the asian household would probably think this way before. If I am on his shoes I would probably choose to stay silent since I am not that confident on what to come on the next generations, but for sure it will surely revolve in modern technology related to crypto and blockchain. Even if most of the elders nowadays deny that fact, it is argueably true that nowadays we are more inclined to technology that is not commonly welcome on most older generations.

I am also somehow on this similar situation in which most of my aunts and other family members who are professionals are pressuring me to not only follow their footsteps but to surpass them in terms of position and wealth, but the downside is that they want me to follow whatever they say

[fauzan Ichsan]

Most of the asian household would probably think this way before. If I am on his shoes I would probably choose to stay silent since I am not that confident on what to come on the next generations, but for sure it will surely revolve in modern technology related to crypto and blockchain. Even if most of the elders nowadays deny that fact, it is argueably true that nowadays we are more inclined to technology that is not commonly welcome on most older generations.

I am also somehow on this similar situation in which most of my aunts and other family members who are professionals are pressuring me to not only follow their footsteps but to surpass them in terms of position and wealth, but the downside is that they want me to follow whatever they say

it's hard to do whatever other people say in order to take the same path as them, whereas nowadays it's a different era from the era they were triumphant in the past. the current era of technology demands that we keep up with the current developments. what you can do is find your own way to achieve success, and take something that can be used as a guide from parents for our walking base, at least the grid to achieve success will still be done, while the path is different because of the demands of technological developments

[GeorgeJohn]

I think the news about your achievement with Bitcoin is getting to them haters that's why he is trying to talk you out of it, you said he is the most success in the family? People like that won't want anyone else to take their place as the bread winner of the family, I will be careful with such soul.

It's the way you personally understand it, because from my understanding the uncle made his point through the news he heard from government and also people who trade Bitcoin, sometimes do you know that some primitive people find it difficult to believe on bitcoins, so many of them trust and rely on fiat currency, the uncle is making an emphasis base on what it understand and the kind of information people process to him concerning bitcoin.

[Kelvinid]

I think the news about your achievement with Bitcoin is getting to them haters that's why he is trying to talk you out of it, you said he is the most success in the family? People like that won't want anyone else to take their place as the bread winner of the family, I will be careful with such soul.

It's the way you personally understand it, because from my understanding the uncle made his point through the news he heard from government and also people who trade Bitcoin, sometimes do you know that some primitive people find it difficult to believe on bitcoins, so many of them trust and rely on fiat currency, the uncle is making an emphasis base on what it understand and the kind of information people process to him concerning bitcoin.

And that is wrong and we can't hear good from those who never know about Bitcoin but all are negative and blaming just like what his uncle did to him. His reply is a little bit harsh for me but I understand it was due to his emotions, well, that is exactly what happens when we can't control our emotions as we are talking about what we understand and make him educate as well.

Anyways, it was really hard to gain support from our family in investing in Bitcoin, might there be some but most will disagree. That is why I've preferred to keep it secret rather than get distracted by them. 

[lienfaye]

Your respond to your uncle is very good but next time try to behave like your elder brother that had being into Bitcoin investment without allow anybody from the family aware of it which is the best way to achieve success easily. I believe, with time your uncle will definitely join you in Bitcoin investment because what is about to happen in the market it will make those that invested some years ago to win something big from Bitcoin investment and your uncle will now remember the good step you took to invested in Bitcoin years back. Bitcoin will not fail than to fulfill the purpose it was created to help people to grow financially and be confidence in their transaction.

Well, it's common that some member of the family disagreed to our personal decision since we can't please everyone. Especially if they only have little understanding and not aware of the significance why it is worth it to invest in Bitcoin. Sometimes it's better to keep mum about your investment, though there's nothing wrong if you chose to share it within the family members.

What matter is you know that what your uncle think towards Bitcoin is just a misunderstanding. So don't take it seriously and just ignore it, because in time you can prove him wrong once you gain in your investment.

[lovesmayfamilis]

To your uncle, you will always be the stupid little boy you were as a child. Tell him to stop teaching you; you have grown up, and it's time to start respecting us for your desires as a man. I know people like that, and they piss me off. All I can tell them is, "Fuck off; time will tell."
Do not worry about what happened, and do not give up; in the end, everyone should have their wins and losses. Your uncle made a lot of mistakes in life; otherwise, he wouldn't be such a bore. But you have a right to your life, with or without Bitcoin. The main thing is that your life should be close to those who believe in you and your goals; just remove everything and everyone else from you.

[Mpamaegbu]

If you are still planning to get into Bitcoin, don't post anything about it in family group chat or on your WhatsApp status, this was my biggest mistake.

That's apt! This should be a good advice to the introverts among us and those who like to keep a low profile. Regrettably, the extroverts and those who run Bitcoin businesses won't feel comfortable keeping mute about it and not constantly updating their status with claims to such. I do believe that everyone should guard whatever they do to earn money if divulging or exposing it won't make them more money. I, for one, I don't put up anything crypto related on my WhatsApp status. The only place I can do that is on my Telegram dp or on Twitter. I did a bit of irrational display on Facebook when I started because I was carried away in excitement. Now I know it defiles my privacy and I've stopped.

Talking about your uncle. Your response wasn't harsh. However, sometimes it's good to just ignore people like him with silence. As they say, nothing wins like success. Cancel all his insults with your success story. Hopefully you will achieve all that this coming bull run.

[GideonGono]

There is always a man in the family who believe they are the smartest, I have an uncle who is currently the most successful one in the family, maybe that's why he is behaving this way, he knew my involvement with crypto and Bitcoin, and after the crash into bear market he called me and said ..

Are you still into Bitcoin? You need to find something else to do, Bitcoin will fail soon because there is nothing that can take away the money printing machines, the government will keep printing money because they like been the printer, they can't print Bitcoin that's why it will fail, stop living a dream and do something good with your life before it's too late.

At first I got angry, because he always believe he knows the best for everyone, and I am different, I am not like my brothers that fall before his kneels every time. I replied him with this.

Why are you so into what I am doing? Why did you take this so serious than anything else? You have never showed concern about me, I have never asked you for help and you fulfill it, if Bitcoin fails it's fine for me, and Bitcoin was never created to kill Fiat in the first place, it was created to support people like me, because no one wants to support people like us but they want to pretend they do.. Fiat is Centralized and Bitcoin is Decentralized, it's for the people and the community, it's freedom and a perfect home 🏠. I can't hate something that have helps me so many times uncle.

Have I said something too harsh? He took this personal and report me to my eldest brother, my brother said I shouldn't mind, he doesn't know that my brother is now also a Bitcoin investor, my mistake was making it public, which my brother never did.

If you are still planning to get into Bitcoin, don't post anything about it in family group chat or on your WhatsApp status, this was my biggest mistake.

Maybe it wasn't a mistake at all, you just have to learn on ignoring those kind of people.
Honestly if my relatives start talking to me like that I wouldn't care at all I would just ignore them, let them feel that way what we do is not for them but for ourselves, we are not earning or investing in crypto for them so why should we be bothered by their words?
Just because their your relatives doesn't mean that you couldn't cut them off, for me if the disrespect is too much I don't care about the relationship status if your my relatives, my friends or family or even my partner I would distant my self from you and slowly disconnect from you.
Learn to enjoy what you do and be contented with who supports you it doesn't matter if you only have few people around you.

[coolcoinz]

I feel like it depends on how old and how tech savvy your family is. For instance, if my child (she's still to young for it, but I'll use this example) asked me for money to invest in bitcoin I'd be in heaven.
If I were to do that with my father, who's a boomer, I'd get rejected and probably asked if I'm sure this isn't a scam.

Different people, different characters, different approaches to the same subject.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Sincerely, I could understand the angle your uncle is coming from, and if only you can calm down and think deep about what he said, then you would understand he did advice you good..

The only mistake he made was believing that bitcoin would fail, I personally believe that bitcoin won't fail, but it would evolve rather, the best in what he was that, you should stop depending on bitcoin and look for something else to do with your life before it's too late, yeah, this is a good advice, I've always advised people never to depend solely on bitcoin, have a business you are running if you are currently not a student, or have some work you are doing if you are out of school already, and make make earning bitcoin a side hustle.

Like myself right now, I have a business I am running which generates good income, money I earn from bitcoin is extra, this is how to become financially independent in the long run.

[OgNasty]

I would say that a majority of the people in my life have absolutely no idea what Bitcoin is or that I’m involved in it at all. I’ve never really had discussion with people about what I do. I just assume that they think I’m living on welfare or supported by wealthy parents as the reasons why I’m always so available when needed. My lifestyle would point to being on welfare. LOL

[SOKO-DEKE]

Are you still into Bitcoin? You need to find something else to do, Bitcoin will fail soon because there is nothing that can take away the money printing machines, the government will keep printing money because they like been the printer, they can't print Bitcoin that's why it will fail, stop living a dream and do something good with your life before it's too late.

Don't hold it against your uncle too much if he says that; he may not have any knowledge of Bitcoin and that is why he may be saying all of these things. Sometimes I don't blame people much because I believe some of them don't know anything about Bitcoin that make them go against it,  so what expect from you to calm such people that is going against Bitcoin down and give them concrete reason why Bitcoin come to existence and why we need adopt it.

I believe that the reason your uncle was trying to advise you not to invest in things that would cause you to lose money was because he liked you.Many people lose money on other  investments because they lack an advisor; otherwise, they might not have lost as much. As for me, advice is always appreciated, especially when it comes to investments I've made because it may prompt me to conduct further study.
 

If you are still planning to get into Bitcoin, don't post anything about it in family group chat or on your WhatsApp status, this was my biggest mistake.

For security reasons, I will never recommend that you publicly admit that you own a sizable amount of Bitcoin. However, you can talk about Bitcoin with your closest friends to find out what they think so that you guys can all have the same perspective.In order to succeed as newbie, we occasionally need counsel to support our investments and commercial ventures.

I'm not talking about Bitcoin right now; instead, I'm discussing alternative assets. I once invested in a ponzi scheme, believing it to be legitimate based on the little information I had about it. I didn't discuss it with any of my  family members  at first because I didn't want them to discourage me, but I later learned that my cousin's brother had lost money in the same type of ponzi scheme. However, when I told them that I had invested in a certain website, they advised me to withdraw my money immediately because I will likey lose my money and that is how I quickly login to site and I was lucky to withdraw my money, some few days I discovered that the site was down and confirmed as scam. Assuming I don't discuss this will someone this is how I will lose the money I put there.

[cydrix]

That is the mindset of wealthy, successful individuals who constantly believe they are smarter and superior to others. Making your bitcoin investment for your family public is perfectly acceptable because we are all related and need to look out for one another. You're unfortunate to have an uncle who is so patriarchal, though. In either case, they already know you're a bitcoin investor, so it's best to disregard their advice. Since there is nothing else you can do at this time but concentrate on your investment, the outcomes are the only thing that will make sense. Anyone criticizing you will stop as long as you deliver results. That's what I did to those who used to laugh when they learned that I had bitcoin investments.

[SmartCharpa]

I think the news about your achievement with Bitcoin is getting to them haters that's why he is trying to talk you out of it, you said he is the most success in the family? People like that won't want anyone else to take their place as the bread winner of the family, I will be careful with such soul.

It doesn't even matter if his uncle hates him for his accomplishments or those of others; the important thing is that this is our time and that you are aware of the current circumstances. Many of our elders think that investing in bitcoin is a risky proposition that we shouldn't take on, but they are unaware of the various ways in which it has aided many of us. A lot of individuals around the world are unable to quit investing in cryptocurrencies.

[Mauser]

If you are still planning to get into Bitcoin, don't post anything about it in family group chat or on your WhatsApp status, this was my biggest mistake.

Sorry to hear about your family trouble, it's not fair how your uncle reacted and I hope you will learn from it for the future. My family is a bit different, we see each other regularly and are very close. Everybody in my family knows that I invest in crypto currencies for several years now and they don't really judge me for it. In the beginning they were worried that I would lose all my money. And after the big crypto hype they wanted me to sell all my coins. It took quite a long time to make them understand that I am in for the long run and not going to react to short-term price movements. By now they are all fine with my choices and accept them. For me it's all about being honest within the family and not getting judged by them. In case my uncle would react the same way like yours I would probably reduce the contact to a minimum.

[retreat]

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If you are still planning to get into Bitcoin, don't post anything about it in family group chat or on your WhatsApp status, this was my biggest mistake.

Unlike you, I will continue to popularize Bitcoin on my social media no matter what people say it means nothing to me. This is my money, this is my asset, it's up to me what I want to use it for, to hell with their opinion. They believe that fiat is the best? I also believe that Bitcoin is the best. They say that Bitcoin will fall? many say that since Bitcoin was first popular, but Bitcoin still stands today and so on. So you don't need to worry about other people's opinions, the point is you stay firm on your stance and I'm sure that you will be able to get the fruit of your investment in Bitcoin.

[rozak]

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If you are still planning to get into Bitcoin, don't post anything about it in family group chat or on your WhatsApp status, this was my biggest mistake.

Unlike you, I will continue to popularize Bitcoin on my social media no matter what people say it means nothing to me. This is my money, this is my asset, it's up to me what I want to use it for, to hell with their opinion. They believe that fiat is the best? I also believe that Bitcoin is the best. They say that Bitcoin will fall? many say that since Bitcoin was first popular, but Bitcoin still stands today and so on. So you don't need to worry about other people's opinions, the point is you stay firm on your stance and I'm sure that you will be able to get the fruit of your investment in Bitcoin.

because indeed on social media or in the environment we are in there will still be pros and cons with Bitcoin. those who think Bitcoin is not good and better to use Fiat, then just let them not follow developments. do what you want, and discuss it with those who are on the same frequency as you.
no need to think too much about others. if they are not interested then just focus on what we are doing regardless of anyone who doesn't care. because when they read the news about how Bitcoin is making pumps then they will come to us to open the discussion.