New to Bitcoin, is this a good way to start?

[tatscfilho]

I have been reading more about Bitcoin lately, and as a beginner I keep feeling interested, but also a bit confused about the best way to start. I am not trying to get rich fast, and I do not want to throw money in just because of hype, I am thinking more about starting small, learning as I go, and treating it like a long term thing. What makes Bitcoin interesting to me is that it seems different from most other things people invest in, but at the same time, the price moves a lot, and for someone new that can be a bit intimidating .So my idea was something simple, buy small amounts over time instead of trying to guess the perfect moment, and only use money I can afford to leave there for a while. Does that sound like a smart way to begin, or do you guys think a beginner should learn more first before buying any BTC at all. Also, what was the biggest mistake you made when you first got into Bitcoin?

[Awaklara]

do you guys think a beginner should learn more first before buying any BTC at all. Also, what was the biggest mistake you made when you first got into Bitcoin?

You can buy Bitcoin while enriching your knowledge related to Bitcoin investment. But it would indeed be better if you already have a lot of knowledge when starting. Just imagine, you want to invest in an asset, but you have no knowledge about that asset. How can you be sure to put your money in it? 

That is also what I experienced when I started. And it became my mistake because I only bought without knowledge about proper investment planning and financial management. So there were financial problems, and my investment had to stop. Although it was still profitable, it did not reach the planned target.

[tatscfilho]

Yeah, I think the goal is not just to buy Bitcoin, but to buy it with a plan, otherwise people can easily stop too early or panic at the wrong time. Thats probably the best balance, learning while buying small amounts being the safest way, as long as the person already understands the basics and is not just buying because everyone else is talking about it.

[rat03gopoh]

quoting my own post:

What you need to determine at the beginning is (in order):

• investment model (DCA / lumpsum / martingale / etc.)
• source of capital
• platform to buy (CEX / p2p marketplace / ATM / F2F / etc.)
• wallet to store (HardWare, SoftWare, CEX, etc)
• wallet backup media and methods
• selling plan

What you need to know:

• advantages of each investment model
• safe buying methods (platform, procedures and precautions)
• Bitcoin wallet that is safe for the long term and how to back up

Those are the tips, in general. Maybe there are some I missed. You should read more of other people's suggestions on this forum. Don't accept suspicious offers.

what was the biggest mistake you made when you first got into Bitcoin?

Ignoring Bitcoin's long-term potential, not just its price, but its utility. I once owned more Bitcoin than I do now, then sold it all, and I've been exploring the reasons people haven't sold their Bitcoins for years, even when the price has exceeded their expectations.

[rbynxx]

I have been reading more about Bitcoin lately, and as a beginner I keep feeling interested, but also a bit confused about the best way to start. I am not trying to get rich fast, and I do not want to throw money in just because of hype, I am thinking more about starting small, learning as I go, and treating it like a long term thing. What makes Bitcoin interesting to me is that it seems different from most other things people invest in, but at the same time, the price moves a lot, and for someone new that can be a bit intimidating .So my idea was something simple, buy small amounts over time instead of trying to guess the perfect moment, and only use money I can afford to leave there for a while. Does that sound like a smart way to begin, or do you guys think a beginner should learn more first before buying any BTC at all. Also, what was the biggest mistake you made when you first got into Bitcoin?

If you can afford to leave it best is do a DCA method by buying Bitcoin weekly or monthly whatever you think is suits for you but before that I think it's best to learn first the basics especially with security on your assets. Secure a wallet, a hardware wallet is a recommend one but for software I do recommend Electrum. Don't forget to secure your PKs. I think that's smart way to begin, and base on your statement it feels you already dip yourself to the water to test it but there's not better way than educating yourself on all sides. Probably selling early or hopping to some altcoins hoping for a 1000x return.

[Charles-Tim]

You can buy bitcoin now but make sure you do not sell even if you think you are losing.

Also, what was the biggest mistake you made when you first got into Bitcoin?

The biggest mistake that I made was that I was first trading and I lost money.

But the second mistake was that instead for me to continue holding bitcoin, I sold it in losses just because there was a drawdown. Bitcoin price later increased back after few weeks and it increased more. Bitcoin later got to 69000 from $7800 in less than 2 years.

[Die_empty]

I have been reading more about Bitcoin lately, and as a beginner I keep feeling interested, but also a bit confused about the best way to start. I am not trying to get rich fast, and I do not want to throw money in just because of hype, I am thinking more about starting small, learning as I go, and treating it like a long term thing.

This sounds good to me. Those who see Bitcoin as a get-rich-quick scheme are easily discouraged and might end up dumping their coins before it becomes profitable. Investing based on your financial strength is ideal to avoid tension.

What makes Bitcoin interesting to me is that it seems different from most other things people invest in, but at the same time, the price moves a lot, and for someone new that can be a bit intimidating .

Without volatility, Bitcoin would not be profitable. Every newbie should study how the Bitcoin market works and it will give him peace. If you are aware about halving and bull run, there is no need to panic even in the face of FUD. 

So my idea was something simple, buy small amounts over time instead of trying to guess the perfect moment, and only use money I can afford to leave there for a while. Does that sound like a smart way to begin, or do you guys think a beginner should learn more first before buying any BTC at all. Also, what was the biggest mistake you made when you first got into Bitcoin?

My biggest mistake was assuming that Bitcoin was too expensive to invest in. This made me put money into different assets that ended up bringing low returns.

[BitMaxz]

Because you are new, you are hesitant to purchase Bitcoin because you do not know enough about it.

Why not start reading about Bitcoin's history and price history?
You can read them from here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_bitcoin#Prices_and_value_history

Then learn more about block halving because that is the reason why the price of BTC hits a new ATH every cycle.

If you are asking if I am the one who going to suggest it, then for me this is a good time to buy BTC.
Look at the chart below; we are currently at the bottom based on the historical data.

[Ruttoshi]

I think is best to buy and learn as you go. This will give the a better knowledge and understanding of how bitcoin works than just reading mere theories without any practical. Bitcoin investment is a practical thing and you learn more by experience.

The most important thing is to have a long-term bitcoin investment mindset and use only the amount of money that you can afford to lose so that, you wouldn't panic and sell prematurely when your needs arises or when the market is down. I think the basic knowledge of bitcoin is enough for you to buy your first bitcoin.

[Hatchy]

So my idea was something simple, buy small amounts over time instead of trying to guess the perfect moment, and only use money I can afford to leave there for a while. Does that sound like a smart way to begin, or do you guys think a beginner should learn more first before buying any BTC at all. Also, what was the biggest mistake you made when you first got into Bitcoin?

In every investment there are steps to go about it. But what's very common in all of them is that you as a beginner should first prioritize the idea about gaining knowledge before jumping in on investment. Not just the knowledge of what the investment is about but strategies that have been used in the past that's trusted and with alot of testimonies from other investors. Bitcoin though requires a small percent of knowledge then coupled with your ability to hold for a long term yield. Most newbies fail at that part even if they have enough knowledge of what bitcoin is, their problem still remains on the ability to remain unshakable during Market dips..

[Nathrixxx]

I have been reading more about Bitcoin lately, and as a beginner I keep feeling interested, but also a bit confused about the best way to start. I am not trying to get rich fast, and I do not want to throw money in just because of hype, I am thinking more about starting small, learning as I go, and treating it like a long term thing.

Bitcoin investment is not something difficult to do, you only have to be intentional and strategic about it, what is why we have to learn and know the areas that is of interest to us about bitcoin before starting, are we going for trading or a long time investment, quarry the necessary tools and strategies that is needed for a particular pattern of investment we are taking with Bitcoin, know how to securely place every investment decision in a right position in other not to post ourselves into risk of losing for any reason by any chance or through our ignorance.

[Marykeller]

As a beginner in Bitcoin investment, the approach you are already following is a good one, and that's what we advise newbies to learn of, to invest in Bitcoin for long term, buying Bitcoin as they have the spare cash, and invest with the amount they can afford to lose. You are doing all that as newbies are taught.

The next thing to learn about is how to be security cautious of your crypto wallet and how to safeguard your seed phrase to avoid losing it because many investors have lost their long accumulated Bitcoin through missing the seed phrase. I wouldn't want you to experience such because it's heartbreaking. So, be very cautious of the links you click and connect your wallet address to and don't do the mistake of having your Bitcoin on crypto exchanges.

[Odusko]

Yeah, I think the goal is not just to buy Bitcoin, but to buy it with a plan, otherwise people can easily stop too early or panic at the wrong time. Thats probably the best balance, learning while buying small amounts being the safest way, as long as the person already understands the basics and is not just buying because everyone else is talking about it.

This comment sound more like a lecture and advice rather than the ops that is seeking clarity, any ways for the purpose of the topic we have to stay with in the context of this discussion, buying Bitcoin first an building your knowledge along the line seems to be the safest and fastest way to build your cryptocurrency portfolio, don't follow those hypes and promises of getting out quick huge profits, like memecoins and it hypes, just focus on Bitcoin an learn along the way.

[jossiel]

Yeah, I think the goal is not just to buy Bitcoin, but to buy it with a plan, otherwise people can easily stop too early or panic at the wrong time. Thats probably the best balance, learning while buying small amounts being the safest way, as long as the person already understands the basics and is not just buying because everyone else is talking about it.

Don't force yourself to buy sums of it when you're still learning. That's the mistake of many newbies they think they can contain the risk while they're still new to it.

What you have said is the better way of accumulation. As you learn more about it, understanding the basic of it. It's a good strategy that you do it with small amounts.

Because you can bear that to lose and we're only saying about losing already because for you to be prepared what to expect due to its roller coaster ride.

[aoluain]

It sounds like the OP already knows what to do, he has said it all already. Its not rocket science

Be aware of Bitcoins 4 year cycle and the halving.
DCA and Buy the Dips.
HODL long term.
Be aware that the market is open 24/7/365 and moves up, down and sideways for all reasons and no
reasons at all.

Applying those strategies means you no longer have to worry about what the market does today
or tomorrow because in the long term what happens today or tomorrow with the market will be forgotten.

[Rgram]

So my idea was something simple, buy small amounts over time instead of trying to guess the perfect moment, and only use money I can afford to leave there for a while. Does that sound like a smart way to begin, or do you guys think a beginner should learn more first before buying any BTC at all. Also, what was the biggest mistake you made when you first got into Bitcoin?

Nice try, although you said you’ve being reading for a while but, you just seem to nail it very well, almost as though you’re not new to Bitcoin or the entire cryptocurrency idea.
What would say to you is this,
Whatever you’ve being doing or have started, you should keep at it, you’re on the right track and remember, either you want to make money out of it or not, Bitcoin investment is best when invested in for a long term.

[ivrynx113]

as long as you treat BTC as another source of income, you will not be worried at all when it goes up or down. When it comes to investing no one is too late or too early however, due to BTC not anymore relatively new, I would suggest invest only a small portion of your earned money, do not be too greedy and try to get 1 btc or at least .1 btc, that would be suicidal on your part as a newbie, learn how to trade and always hodl. There is a chance that BTC would outlast us all, given the right circumstances that the wallets we have now will be safe and our keys will not be lost, otherwise everything will be useless.

[Jaweria parveen]

If you are new and are taking your first step in a big market like Bitcoin, then you need to know a lot about the market and be willing to take losses. If you are skilled in them, then the best solution is not to go for Bitcoin. There are other coins below which will improve your skills and then by learning from them, you can enter Bitcoin. Because when you are skilled, you will have the ability to understand the mind and the market and even if you lose, you will not be afraid because you will have a way to cover your losses. I know that Bitcoin is not less than celebratory at the moment, but if anyone new goes into it, there will be losses, so it is important to understand it and it is also beneficial for all of us. Because it does not have the same rhythm, so you have to get confused and take profits.

[BALIK]

I think is best to buy and learn as you go. This will give the a better knowledge and understanding of how bitcoin works than just reading mere theories without any practical. Bitcoin investment is a practical thing and you learn more by experience.

The most important thing is to have a long-term bitcoin investment mindset and use only the amount of money that you can afford to lose so that, you wouldn't panic and sell prematurely when your needs arises or when the market is down. I think the basic knowledge of bitcoin is enough for you to buy your first bitcoin.

Overall, each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Buying while learning can provide him with a better real world experience. However, he might panic if the market suddenly experiences a heavy sell off. On the other hand, studying Bitcoin carefully and being well prepared before investing will help him maintain a more stable mindset in the face of market volatility.

Personally, I believe that as long as the market exists, there will never be a shortage of opportunities. I favor a thorough research approach before investing. There is no need to rush.

[Nathrixxx]

as long as you treat BTC as another source of income, you will not be worried at all when it goes up or down.

Not only this is expected of a newbie when it comes to bitcoin and how you could have a good start, knowing about the market volatility and performance is important as well as being able to understand each season for the market and why you should invest using a particular strategy, also ensuring the security of our assets from how we store them as well as the privacy needed for the use of Bitcoin network, the more we know the safer it becomes for us to enjoy using bitcoin for our personal purpose.