Don't set yourself up

[NurseHub]

This days we see alot of speculations regarding the price expectations for bitcoin, you might be tempted to buy bitcoin and hold for a short period, expecting it to go beyond the current fluctuations price which is 92k but from what I have learnt at the point where bitcoin begins to get so many speculations and expectations that's the exact moment it turns it's hand back.

So don't get yourself mess up with all the speculation instead if you want to hold, hold reason of holding... which is long term minded.

SECURITY WISE!!

Security wise, this days you find people discussing crypto or bitcoin in a public space having had all the forum knowledge you will want to make some correction when they are making mistakes in addressing crypto related issues, beware of those guys, some or majority are set up conversation starters to lure people into it and then you from no where begin to get threats in your life.

I have had a situation like this was tempted to contribute into the conversation but lucking someone whispered to me it was a set up, to get people who knows crypto or have crypto into getting tracked and kidnapped. According to the source they don't come after you immediately they give you time so you don't have suspension against them, so be aware today that it's happening in cities of Nigeria for those of you who use public transport the most, those are the most vulnerable places to see such rage baitors.

I hope this helps Naija board.

[casey15]

For a very volatile asset like Bitcoin, and considering that current condition of the market and price action, it is not advisable to buy Bitcoin for short term except maybe you are day trading or swing trading. If you do buy for a short term sell, you may be disappointed when it's time to sell as you may even be at a loss. Anyone who isn't trading should have the mindset of investing in Bitcoin for a long because that is where the profitability is.
I want to also commend you for the quick update. These scammers and perpetuators know that human are quick to give in to emotions. They know how to stir these emotions and have seen that rage baiting works well. Even on social media it is evident. They usually come up with different tactics to lure in their victims. This is why it is good to always mind your business. It helps to prevent a lot of trouble. Thank you for the heads up

[ruykeri]

This kind of incident has been prevalent for a long time. Fraudsters have now become terrorists beyond online scamming. It is not right to share any of your assets in a public place or with a stranger. It puts your life in danger. I do not discuss Bitcoin with my relatives and friends. However, if someone is trustworthy and knowledgeable, it can be discussed to increase experience. Both can be benefited at the same time. you should be very careful about security issue . You should always keep your password and how many Bitcoins you own secret.

[Hypnotizer]

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SECURITY WISE!!

Security wise, this days you find people discussing crypto or bitcoin in a public space having had all the forum knowledge you will want to make some correction when they are making mistakes in addressing crypto related issues, beware of those guys, some or majority are set up conversation starters to lure people into it and then you from no where begin to get threats in your life.

I have had a situation like this was tempted to contribute into the conversation but lucking someone whispered to me it was a set up, to get people who knows crypto or have crypto into getting tracked and kidnapped. According to the source they don't come after you immediately they give you time so you don't have suspension against them, so be aware today that it's happening in cities of Nigeria for those of you who use public transport the most, those are the most vulnerable places to see such rage baitors.

I hope this helps Naija board.

Nice info OP, Dis one dey very important oo,  if you check this topic you go see say all this kind attacks and stealing rise well well for 2025.

With most people knowing about crypto this days, pesin gat dey careful nah why e no good to dey put mouth for Wetin no concern you especially in public places, if you safeguard your mouth for this kind situation e go help you,  if someone is making a mistake about crypto and you don’t know him, I wonder why you should correct him..there are many resources everywhere this days, if he needs the knowledge he should learn himself.

[Bitcoin Maxi]

Thank you for your about what is happening in this country and don't know where you are living or the state you are but this has never happened to anyone close to me. This is a new year and people have to be careful about what they say about the government and cryptocurrency. People have to guide the kind of words they are saying in the public so that they don't become a prey to those people that are looking for who they will kidnap and ask for ransom for their wickedness.

The world is wicked and we need to be a little smart at the kind of words we say and the places we are going so that we don't become full prey for people looking for victims they will use and make money this new year. Discussion about crypto should be minimal when talking in the public and this isn't what we have to discussing in public places.

[Coyster]

Nobody knows where this momentum would take the price to, na just to dey monitor the price and see wetin happen. Right now, it is looking good, the price dey above $93,000 and if e continue to dey move like this, maybe in the next couple of weeks e fit dey above $100,000. But na just speculation we fit do, nobody know wetin go happen, still it is not a bad time to buy, if you be long term investor.

Security wise, this days you find people discussing crypto or bitcoin in a public space having had all the forum knowledge you will want to make some correction when they are making mistakes in addressing crypto related issues, beware of those guys

It is always better to dey discreet about our crypto hodlings. You no fit know person wey fit plan a $5 wrench attack on you, so to avoid am, just keep your crypto hodlings to yourself, make sure you don't brag about it and don't talk about it when drinking. You'll be surprise how much sensitive information people spill when they are drunk.

[Marykeller]

It is best to stay calm, not to have FOMO at this time, as the market is beginning to show a green candlelight sign. It can go up, sideways, or down, whichever way it chooses. But remember that, the price direction of Bitcoin can't be ascertained in the Q1 to Q4 of the year. Those speculating about Bitcoin reaching a price above its ATH this year might be wrong or right, but don't invest because of that mindset in mind; rather, invest because you have a long-term investment plan in mind.

Security wise, this days you find people discussing crypto or bitcoin in a public space having had all the forum knowledge you will want to make some correction when they are making mistakes in addressing crypto related issues, beware of those guys

It is always better to dey discreet about our crypto hodlings. You no fit know person wey fit plan a $5 wrench attack on you, so to avoid am, just keep your crypto hodlings to yourself, make sure you don't brag about it and don't talk about it when drinking. You'll be surprise how much sensitive information people spill when they are drunk.

Na mumu go see and hear of different bad news happening around the globe about those wey have crypto holdings, they go now begin to broadcast them out because they are in good mood(drunk). Na correct foolishness be that, to put your life for danger because of sae you wan brag and tell people sae you d into crypto

[Hewlet]

Security wise, this days you find people discussing crypto or bitcoin in a public space having had all the forum knowledge you will want to make some correction when they are making mistakes in addressing crypto related issues, beware of those guys, some or majority are set up conversation starters to lure people into it and then you from no where begin to get threats in your life.

Security wise, there's nothing wrong with sharing your own perception about the current market condition with people when they are discussing about crypto, doing that is also a way of publicising crypto and letting people know how much of a crypto enthusiast you're but that being said, no conversation should make you expose the quantity of asset you're holding even if they are bragging about who owns the larger chunk of bitcoin.

Among youths, the discussion about crypto is common and with the way airdrops has contributed to the popularity of crypto, an average person knows about it only that just a few knows about it beyond airdrop and the normal crypto trading. Learn how to keep your boundaries so you don't allow your act of enthusiasm push you into a risk that's even life threatening.

[Merit.s]

Nobody knows where this momentum would take the price to, na just to dey monitor the price and see wetin happen. Right now, it is looking good, the price dey above $93,000 and if e continue to dey move like this, maybe in the next couple of weeks e fit dey above $100,000. But na just speculation we fit do, nobody know wetin go happen, still it is not a bad time to buy, if you be long term investor.

I hope say the price go fit go back to 100k but with the last experience of the market, the price never cross $94k and back to $86k. Anything wey make the price of bitcoin pass $94k, e dey possible say e go reach $98k and above.

Currently, I no dey expect bitcoin price to reach $100k again because bear market don dey reach small small. However, nobody fit know wetin the market go be like tomorrow.

[Gost ms]

Excessive expectations and speculations can lead to disappointment for an investor. An investor should not have any expectations on Bitcoin and an investor should invest such an amount that even if lost, it will not create any pressure on his financial situation and will not create any impact or pressure on his personal life. Build faith in Bitcoin and keep buying continuously until you reach the target level of your portfolio.

It is not right for you to tell anyone that you have Bitcoin or that you have invested in Bitcoin. Because if he cheats you, he can do you a lot of damage. So you should never tell anyone. For example, almost everyone among us downloads his mobile wallet and keeps his saved Bitcoin and very few people use hardware wallets. So if someone kidnaps you, he can snatch all the Bitcoin from you. You can tell someone you trust, such as your father or mother.

[Majestic-milf]

 For me, I still maintain say some people dey wan invest in Bitcoin mainly cause e dey yield profit, based off of wetin person don tell them and depending on how catchy the person put am e go come make them too excited to the point when them go carry major of their savings to take start but because them get little to no knowledge, when things begin go south you go find them losing pass them expect to gain.
I no go lie, so many people dey so careless with their security nah make you go see them dey talk anyhow of how much them get for their holdings, how them use phrase their seeds and all that, forgetting say people go dey put ear to get information.
Nah beta talk you cap but the question nah, people go gree hear word?

[Bright0515]

For me, I still maintain say some people dey wan invest in Bitcoin mainly cause e dey yield profit, based off of wetin person don tell them and depending on how catchy the person put am e go come make them too excited to the point when them go carry major of their savings to take start but because them get little to no knowledge, when things begin go south you go find them losing pass them expect to gain.
I no go lie, so many people dey so careless with their security nah make you go see them dey talk anyhow of how much them get for their holdings, how them use phrase their seeds and all that, forgetting say people go dey put ear to get information.
Nah beta talk you cap but the question nah, people go gree hear word?

This thing way you talk nah really true. The truth be say even though me sef hear am the way them talk am I go agree with them and I go win invest with plenty money too so that I go make profits quick quick. But the truth of the matter be say if na quick profits we dey wait for, we no go even see am rather na losses we go dey get most of the time.
This na one of the reason why I like this forum and also dey happy to join because here na were we dey get many legit informations about the crypto space.

[Makus]

Most people invest in bitcoin because they trust the speculations of others forgetting that no one can actually predict the price of bitcoin accurately. in October last year a lot of people lost money to the dip after investing a lot because they thought the market would go in a certain direction and asides from that they were caught up with other people's speculations that's the reason why they invested a lot. when investing in bitcoin you must be ready to accumulate and hold for a long term not minding if the market goes down or not. focus pn a long term investment

[Mpamaegbu]

Security wise, this days you find people discussing crypto or bitcoin in a public space having had all the forum knowledge you will want to make some correction when they are making mistakes in addressing crypto related issues, beware of those guys, some or majority are set up conversation starters to lure people into it and then you from no where begin to get threats in your life.

Na awa loud mouth dey put us for trouble most times. I nor dey understand why most people wey dey into cryptos nor dey code demselves again. If to sey Satoshi dey loudmouthed, people for easily don discover who im be for long bc him for get so many traces wey him leave behind to track am. My own be sey, even if I know u as a persin wey dey dis forum or outside am and u dey deeply into cryptos, I nor dey like discuss anything about cryptos in public wit u.

Wan day last year, I dey somewhere and two young guys dey talk about Solana energetically. Na dat time wey Solana dey trend. I just do face like jewman, like persin wey neva eva hear anything wey dem dey call Solana. Even till tomorrow, if I dey public place and person dey talk about dis forum or Bitcoin na eyes straight I go do. Security dey very important.

[Hatchy]

I hope this helps Naija board.

Two in one?? Nice though. Most times alot of crypto Investors put too much of hopes on price speculations which yeah sometimes might be right but let's not forget why we are here. Bitcoin will not always favor anyone. It will buy and at some point begin to drop like a time bomb. But there's no use of panicking. If your goal is long term, then you don't have to take any rash decisions during these periods of retracements. Let your investments be so you don't end up harvesting in a season when it's not ripe enough.

As for being security cautious, it's very important. Don't go around pork nosing on strangers discussion so you try to look smart.. you will only land yourself in danger or trouble.. most people want to believe in what they know so let them be..

[9ja Amaka]

Brilliant points from the OP. Those holders who talk too much can indirectly set themselves up without knowing. It takes a lot of discipline to keep our holding a secret. Some may say, "what about your loved ones or your partner". They do not know they can also be traced through their loved ones. A bitcoiner may be good at keeping it a secret to outsiders, not knowing his partner has spilled the secret to someone else. They become surprised when they get attacked. If I own big value of coins in my portfolio not even my parents will know.

[rachael9385]

You must always learn to invest at your own pace and based on your own decisions, following the speculations of others can lead you astray. when invesiting in bitcoin i believe everyone of us has a target of what we want to achieve, some focus om short term investment and majority of people do long term investments, set a target for yourself and once you hit it then you can take profit, don't set yourself up by following what others say

[Jubilee58]

This days we see alot of speculations regarding the price expectations for bitcoin, you might be tempted to buy bitcoin and hold for a short period, expecting it to go beyond the current fluctuations price which is 92k but from what I have learnt at the point where bitcoin begins to get so many speculations and expectations that's the exact moment it turns it's hand back.

So don't get yourself mess up with all the speculation instead if you want to hold, hold reason of holding... which is long term minded.

SECURITY WISE!!

Security wise, this days you find people discussing crypto or bitcoin in a public space having had all the forum knowledge you will want to make some correction when they are making mistakes in addressing crypto related issues, beware of those guys, some or majority are set up conversation starters to lure people into it and then you from no where begin to get threats in your life.

I have had a situation like this was tempted to contribute into the conversation but lucking someone whispered to me it was a set up, to get people who knows crypto or have crypto into getting tracked and kidnapped. According to the source they don't come after you immediately they give you time so you don't have suspension against them, so be aware today that it's happening in cities of Nigeria for those of you who use public transport the most, those are the most vulnerable places to see such rage baitors.

I hope this helps Naija board.

You are right, while we discuss about bitcoin investment here, we should be mindful the way we discuss about bitcoin investment outside this forum and is even advisable we don't try it outside, the reason is because many who will engage you with bitcoin discussion are not even bitcoin investors, and by the time you expose yourself and your bitcoin portfolio to them, you become their own target. They will begin to monitor you very closely and looking for a way to steal your bitcoin from you .

In this forum, their was a post about a student who was killed by his classmates, just because he discussed about his bitcoin investment with his friend, and eventually exposed his bitcoin portfolio to his friend. Out of envy and greed, the young man was killed by his classmate for exposing his bitcoin portfolio to his classmate.

Let us not be so loose to expose or discuss about our investment in the public, or even to people we don't trust as such act can be risky and can make you loose your investment to criminals.

[NurseHub]

I hope this helps Naija board.

Two in one?? Nice though. ......

As for being security cautious, it's very important. Don't go around pork nosing on strangers discussion so you try to look smart.. you will only land yourself in danger or trouble.. most people want to believe in what they know so let them be..

Yes, two in one oh! I no see reason why I go do two different thread wey be say I fit talk everything in one place.

Most of the people wey I don see wey enter problem for crypto matters na because them dey talk about am in public people wey get bad intentions self full.

Na awa loud mouth dey put us for trouble most times. I nor dey understand why most people wey dey into cryptos nor dey code demselves again. If to sey Satoshi dey loudmouthed, people for easily don discover who im be for long bc him for get so many traces wey him leave behind to track am. My own be sey, even if I know u as a persin wey dey dis forum or outside am and u dey deeply into cryptos, I nor dey like discuss anything about cryptos in public wit u.

Wan day last year, I dey somewhere and two young guys dey talk about Solana energetically. Na dat time wey Solana dey trend. I just do face like jewman, like persin wey neva eva hear anything wey dem dey call Solana. Even till tomorrow, if I dey public place and person dey talk about dis forum or Bitcoin na eyes straight I go do. Security dey very important.

E get one boy wey them rub and kill for him house, a young boy of 19 years, the thing we cause him date na for club where people dey talk crypto him follow talk from one point to another them come proceed to talk how much crypto him dey hold na so them track am go house kill am.

Na so e be, so I dey talk am make people dey very cautions just like you talk no need to pork mount for weytin no concern is.

[Somto9Light]

Nice info OP, Dis one dey very important oo,  if you check this topic you go see say all this kind attacks and stealing rise well well for 2025.

With most people knowing about crypto this days, pesin gat dey careful nah why e no good to dey put mouth for Wetin no concern you especially in public places, if you safeguard your mouth for this kind situation e go help you,  if someone is making a mistake about crypto and you don’t know him, I wonder why you should correct him..there are many resources everywhere this days, if he needs the knowledge he should learn himself.

You're right, and one of the reason why crypto scam dey increase na due to envy, that is why ee no dey good to dey share our investment secret with people be it your closet friend or not no try am, no take because of say you and am grow up together or maybe una two don live for one roof him don do things way supposed make you build trust for where him dey. One thing we supposed know be say change is constant, person fit kill today and then change tomorrow. For this reason ee dey very good make we dey keep our mouth Shot make we no use our own hand bring problem to ourselves.