Why Bitcoin is different from other means of investment

[posi]

Even though some people will argue that Bitcoin was not created primarily as a means of investment, it has become obvious that Bitcoin presents a good investment opportunity. Many people even use Bitcoin as a hedge against fiat is plagued by inflation. One aspect that have created much argument is real estate with many saying it is more reliable than Bitcoin that they claim is risky.

I know several threads have been made in this regards with most of them moribund. I created this post because I feel so bad regarding what happened in my country. As you can see in this post and the video in it, the state government demolished an entire estate with several buildings and properties inside. This is peoples investment that just got destroyed. This was a property approved by previous administration but demolished by new government...another risk many people do not put into consideration in real estate and some other physical investments.  This is a confirmation that Bitcoin is safer and better than many conventional investment portfolios.

Anyone still doubting the freedom, comfort and peace that Bitcoin offers is probably yet to embrace reality.

First, i have never argued, and will never argue that bitcoin was not created to primarily act as a means of investment, for Satoshi himself or themselves made some statement about people buying bitcoin when they believe its value will increase in the future, due to several factors, which the limited supply of bitcoin is one of them. So, this is to say that, even Satoshi saw Bitcoin as an asset to be invested in , not just as a peer-to-peer electronic means of payment.

And as for whether investing in bitcoin is better than other types of investments, i did say yes in agreement to this, but will still have to depend on the type of investment being compared with bitcoin, and when talking about real estate investment in particular, i would entirely agree, and this is because, the same way investing in real estate comes with some level of risk, same also does investing in bitcoin comes with some level of risk as well.

And besides, the incident that led to the demolition of an entire estate in whatever place that happened, is not something that happened quite often, so i wouldn't becasue of that alone conclude that bitcoin investment is better than real estate investment, both have their risk.

I saw your thread before and the arguments you gave are very reasonable, I also believe that Satoshi also intended for bitcoin to be an asset rather than a currency. But what is puzzling is that he did not mention it in the whitepaper, and many people continue to believe that bitcoin was created only as a currency, and they think that when bitcoin became an asset, it was a failure.

As for claiming bitcoin is a safer asset than real estate just because of a little story the OP mentioned is bullshit. If we want to compare and evaluate which assets are better and safer, we need to compare many aspects, not just rely on that small story and hastily draw conclusions in favor of bitcoin.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

This is not the first time this kind of demolition incident has happened. In some countries, if a newly elected president or governor enters sit , they might really want to take over an area to build, and if there are houses in the area they want to take over, they don't mind demolishing them and carrying out whatever project they want. It's also the same thing that happens to some people who invest in land. You can buy some plots of land this year with the hope of selling them after 5 or 10 years, but before your date is due, the government will just take over the land.

Regrets or no regrets, the truth is that there's no investment that doesn't have any risk. That's also the reason why it's not so good to only have one income source. So, I am not surprised that things like that happen. Yeah, Bitcoin might not be designed for the purpose of investment, but now we know that it has become a good means of investment, it is an asset, a valuable one at that, and whoever is putting in his or her money into it is not making a mistake, but they must be fully educated about Bitcoin to be able to make a successful investment and attain profit.

[Promocodeudo]

I have always been thinking of this, putting all your egg in one basket is not a good idea, yes, is a fact that Bitcoin is a good investment, but it would be nice if the fund meant for bitcoin investment been split into two, that's if the amount is much, use one part for any other investment to avoid regret, potential rich people don't invest in just one commodity, they split their investment in different stuff, so that if one fails to generate profit the other won't, I trust bitcoin no doubt, but if I am to advise anyone about investment strategy, my writeup above will be my take. In terms of wars we can consider Bitcoin as the best compare to any form of investment but in the absence of war there are other investments that can compete with bitcoin.

[Wiwo]

There is no doubting the fact that Bitcoin is by far more the most secure form of investment,  because Bitcoin gives you the maximum privacy,  security and control over your investment,  and that is something that conventional investments won't offer you at any point,  even though Bitcoin investment comes with a lot of risks,  but the risk can not be compared with that of losing a business or an estate due to human and natural causes.

Just like in the story that you shared,  this is a total waste of investment for the owner of that estate that got demolished regarding of what right the has or does not have to build on such lands.

[Youngkhngdiddy]

There is no doubting the fact that Bitcoin is by far more the most secure form of investment,  because Bitcoin gives you the maximum privacy,  security and control over your investment,  and that is something that conventional investments won't offer you at any point,  even though Bitcoin investment comes with a lot of risks,  but the risk can not be compared with that of losing a business or an estate due to human and natural causes.

Just like in the story that you shared,  this is a total waste of investment for the owner of that estate that got demolished regarding of what right the has or does not have to build on such lands.

 Investing in bitcoin also brings freedom and  this freedom comes with some accountability, because accountability breeds responsibility, you are 100% responsible for what ever decisions you make. Knowledge is important criteria in Bitcoin investment, for without knowledge one will go massively astray in the business. I don’t think the government will just go about to take people property without issuing out a warning or if the property is in odd place, a good surveyor will know a best sight for you to invest in because they know the map out plan of the area and if they had done their findings and deep investigation they will know if the property has any outstanding issues. It’s is important to always make proper assessment and findings before purchasing any property.
  Bitcoin is just about your work force and how much well you can manage your risk, risk management strategy is  very essential to attain success. The volatility of the market makes its very vulnerable and skeptical for some people to invest in.

[Bushdark]

There is no doubting the fact that Bitcoin is by far more the most secure form of investment,  because Bitcoin gives you the maximum privacy,  security and control over your investment,  and that is something that conventional investments won't offer you at any point,  even though Bitcoin investment comes with a lot of risks,  but the risk can not be compared with that of losing a business or an estate due to human and natural causes.

Just like in the story that you shared,  this is a total waste of investment for the owner of that estate that got demolished regarding of what right the has or does not have to build on such lands.

Since the launch of Bitcoin, the Crypto market had been growing gradually till what it is now. Once we have a very clear understanding about the crypto market, then we can start maximizing it to make profits for our own self. Crypto market is risky that is why we need to take proper precautions before we put our money in any cryptocurrency projects since anything can happen to altcoins projects that can make them to crash. Bitcoin is the only safe heaven cryptocurrency that we can be rest assured that investing in it would not effcet loses for us if we are ready to wait for when the market would go bullish.

[Ben Barubal]

  It's just the same that real estate has risks; although we have our own interpretation of these scenarios, in fact, for some, the risk is higher in real estate compared to Bitcoin, and for others, the risk is higher in Bitcoin, so to speak, it just depends on your belief.

  For me, if you are sure of the land you bought and there is no problem with the license to operate it, I really think that you will not have any problem here in my opinion, and I also don't see any problem if you are doing your Bitcoin savings while you have a threatened bill in real estate for 5 years to pay or 10 years to pay because it will help us equally.

[Silver005]

There are several key ways that Bitcoin differs from other types of investments. First, Bitcoin is decentralized, meaning that it's not controlled by any one person or group. Instead, it's based on a blockchain, which is a distributed ledger that's maintained by a network of computers around the world. This makes Bitcoin unique and resistant to government or central bank interference.
In addition, Bitcoin is global, meaning that anyone in the world can use it. There are no borders or restrictions on who can use Bitcoin. This makes it a truly global currency, and it's not subject to the policies of any one country or region.

Another important difference between Bitcoin and other investments is that it's not tied to any physical asset or government. Most traditional investments are tied to something tangible, such as a piece of real estate or a share of stock in a company. But Bitcoin is not backed by anything tangible, and its value is not determined by any government or central bank. This makes it a truly unique asset, and it's difficult to compare it to any other type of investment.
Finally, Bitcoin is still relatively new, and it's still evolving.

[oktana]

This is a shocking video! Anyways, both Bitcoin and Real Estate have their downsides. Some core reasons people keep saying that the latter is more reliable is that, unlike Bitcoin, real estate is a tangible asset, and Bitcoin suffers volatility (where the value is dependent on demand and sentiment). However, real estate has its own downsides like; illiquidity (unlike Bitcoin, you cannot easily convert it to cash), high entry cost (you can buy BTC with any amount, but it's not the same for real estate), maintenance, location dependency (like what is going on in the video you shared). I find both investments worthy and will greatly invest in both if I have the opportunity.

[Blitzboy]

There is no doubting the fact that Bitcoin is by far more the most secure form of investment,  because Bitcoin gives you the maximum privacy,  security and control over your investment,  and that is something that conventional investments won't offer you at any point,  even though Bitcoin investment comes with a lot of risks,  but the risk can not be compared with that of losing a business or an estate due to human and natural causes.

Just like in the story that you shared,  this is a total waste of investment for the owner of that estate that got demolished regarding of what right the has or does not have to build on such lands.

 Investing in bitcoin also brings freedom and  this freedom comes with some accountability, because accountability breeds responsibility, you are 100% responsible for what ever decisions you make. Knowledge is important criteria in Bitcoin investment, for without knowledge one will go massively astray in the business. I don’t think the government will just go about to take people property without issuing out a warning or if the property is in odd place, a good surveyor will know a best sight for you to invest in because they know the map out plan of the area and if they had done their findings and deep investigation they will know if the property has any outstanding issues. It’s is important to always make proper assessment and findings before purchasing any property.
  Bitcoin is just about your work force and how much well you can manage your risk, risk management strategy is  very essential to attain success. The volatility of the market makes its very vulnerable and skeptical for some people to invest in.

Regarding the double aspect of Bitcoin: its independence and its responsibility. It is true that investing in Bitcoin is a complex process requiring an in-depth knowledge of the market. Although the freedom it provides can be exciting that very independence demands a rigorous dedication to making well-informed decisions. "Risk management" is a necessity; it is not merely a buzzword.

You make a valid point about governments and real estate investments. Thorough research is a requirement. Analysing cryptocurrency investments is also necessary. Prerequisites include keeping up with regulatory changes, cold storage options, and thorough exchange vetting. It would be like trying to walk a tightrope while wearing a blindfold to invest in Bitcoin without a well-thought-out plan and a watchful eye on world events. It's about strategic intellect, not merely workforce.

[Essential10]

While Bitcoin and real estate are used in two different ways to build wealth, there are some similarities between the two fields. Real estate investment can help generate income almost permanently, though it may take time.  the other hand, Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which offers an opting market and opportunity to earn more profit in less time. However, this market is not replaceable and may take time to gain traction. If you want to chart your own path to profit in these two communities, good planning, education and time may be required. Which one is better will depend on your more value property, concept location and information-advice balance. By doing a thorough research you can develop your personal preferences and strengths.

[danadc]

For me, bitcoin is a different investment because it does not have any type of sponsor, what if they sponsor them is because they know that it is the best way to invest money, we may be accustomed to the fact that the most advisable thing is that they invest in gold, in real estate but the newest, the most reliable, the new era investment is in bitcoin, because that is where all the good things about the cryptocurrency take refuge, that seems to be the best investment of all, because if you invest today in 4 years it will be worth a lot, for that reason we are very determined if we want to put everything we can into money with bitcoin, it will be the safest investment in the world.

[Z-tight]

While Bitcoin and real estate are used in two different ways to build wealth, there are some similarities between the two fields. Real estate investment can help generate income almost permanently, though it may take time.  the other hand, Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which offers an opting market and opportunity to earn more profit in less time.

BTC and real estate aren't similar, neither are they intrinsic to one another, real estate is purely an investment, while BTC is a decentralized and censorship resistant currency, that can only be used as an investment because of its volatile nature, but it was not created for that. Take note that BTC was not created to 'build' wealth, but to make cross-border payments easier, safer and cheaper, and all of these without any central authority. My point is that you should not take BTC only as an investment, and even if you buy it for profit, take note that you will have to store it for the long term.

[GeorgeJohn]

Theirs nobody that will say that bitcoin was not created for investment, despite that when bitcoin was first introduced many people kicked against bitcoin in which I know very well that bitcoin investment is something you have to it very well before you venture and be prosper, it's those people who kicked against bitcoin that will say that bitcoin is against any investment and it's not an investment, while from my perspective bitcoin is a investment and its support fiat currency and only difference between fiat investment and bitcoin investment is because bitcoin is investment that deals with decentralization whereas fiat investment deal with centralized.

[Mate2237]

Because of this physical destruction of investment properties, I prefer people to use bitcoin investment because if it is bitcoin the government cannot do anything because it is decentralized and uncontrollable. How can leader in a country demolished an estate who was build enough or big amount of money. That's is bullshit. Bitcoin was created as digital currency to exchange goods and services. You can you to pay things online. And for it increase in value it becomes and investment.

And since the world government is afraid of it the investment aspect becomes very effective than the Purchasing Power. Because before the buying and selling of goods and services with bitcoin becomes and effective in any country the country government must adopt bitcoin as a legal tender and almost all the governments in the world have not adopted bitcoin to be used so every pro bitcoin is under the investment platform. And we are all waiting for the governments to adopt bitcoin so that the p2p transaction system will work rampantly.

[FinneysTrueVision]

Anything which holds value can be used as an investment. You could invest a million dollars in Venezuela's Bolivar if you wanted to. Some investments are more sound than others and this is why people believe enough in Bitcoin that they want to hold it for many years. The downside to fiat currency is that governments are able to devalue it through inflation making all your hard work go to waste. In comparison to real estate, Bitcoin can't be destroyed by natural or man made disaster.

[Bitcoin_people]

Many people comment that Bitcoin is not made for investment, I would say that this comment is completely negative. People who are knowledgeable and experienced definitely see the good positive aspects about Bitcoin investment and it is profitable. Basically we know that bitcoin helps to give financial freedom to a person, many people can solve their financial problems by investing in bitcoin. In the past, many people bought bitcoins at low prices and sold them when the market price of bitcoins increased and they became financially stable. Moreover, it is wise to invest in bitcoins where there is no financial risk, when you invest in bitcoins, you don't have to risk much for your half. And while in altcoins there are risks and chances of losing your money are high. Basically we know very well that when we invest in real currency we will get very little profit, but when we invest in Bitcoin we will get good amount of profit.

[btc78]

Moreover, it is wise to invest in bitcoins where there is no financial risk, when you invest in bitcoins, you don't have to risk much for your half.

This might be a dangerous statement to make

beginners might misinterpret

there’s still risks present in investing that doesn’t mean it’s not profitable anymore risk is defined as an exposure to danger which can be prevented if you invest blindly even if it’s in bitcoin you can still lose your money however you can prevent this by studying the market and being knowledgeable in cryptocurrency

[Solokan]

In my opinion, any investment still contains risk, because in any business there is no such thing as no risk, Bitcoin investment is of course very risky because the price of BTC fluctuates and is difficult to predict and if for example the internet goes down. I think the price of BTC has the potential to fall. So basically everything has advantages and disadvantages, but investing in BTC is certainly very good for those who are ready to accept the risk and also the price of BTC sometimes rises high so we can sell it and make a profit. In my opinion, investment should be varied because of course we also need land and a house to live in.

Investing in BTC does have peace and tranquility, but it must be accompanied by knowledge and correct investment procedures.

[Dimitri94]

For me, bitcoin is a different investment because it does not have any type of sponsor, what if they sponsor them is because they know that it is the best way to invest money, we may be accustomed to the fact that the most advisable thing is that they invest in gold, in real estate but the newest, the most reliable, the new era investment is in bitcoin, because that is where all the good things about the cryptocurrency take refuge, that seems to be the best investment of all, because if you invest today in 4 years it will be worth a lot, for that reason we are very determined if we want to put everything we can into money with bitcoin, it will be the safest investment in the world.

There are many types of coins in the market for investment, but why Bitcoin is the best investment, I think its anonymity is the most attractive. Nowadays people want to hide themselves completely. He is totally reluctant to reveal others what wealth he has. And only by investing in Bitcoin can an investor keep himself anonymous as well as establish a reliable investment. While other cryptocurrencies may not have the potential for return on investment, Bitcoin is capable of providing reliable returns on long-term investments there. Considering the above factors I think Bitcoin is the best investment medium.