BitCoin vs Visa as an investment

[psylence]

Visa is a huge accepted worldwide payment system.

Bitcoin is a hugely volatile currency that has lost massive amounts of value in recent times.

Low risk vs high risk investment

Small possible return vs huge return/huge loss or total loss

[Petpowder]

The main thing is FEES and SPEED!
Bitcoin absolutely winner from that point 

[RodeoX]

I would say these are completely different. Bitcoin is not a stock at all. And investing in Visa is likely not possible unless you are a legally "qualified investor".  How do you become a qualified investor? You need to prove that you have a million dollars and that you make a half million per year. That's it.

If that sounds unfair then you are beginning to see why fiat has become an unholy system to protect the rich. Basically, you and I are the "little man". Our job is to work our ass off, pay the taxes of the rich, and make money for the company.

[flipstyle]

If that sounds unfair then you are beginning to see why fiat has become an unholy system to protect the rich. Basically, you and I are the "little man". Our job is to work our ass off, pay the taxes of the rich, and make money for the company.

Straw man argument.  And what are you exactly to the Winklevoss twins? You are simply one of their pawns.  Both fiat and bitcoin are geared towards making the richer rich and the poorer...even more poor.  The whales (men in the suits) and early adopters control the market.  Not the little men.  Implying either fiat or bitcoin is a less corrupt system is laughable.  Both have massive pros and massive cons, public perception wise bitcoin has been involved in a lot more scammy behavior percentage wise.

[AnswerQuestion]

I would say these are completely different.

I agree. Visa is a business that will most likely continue to be successful over time. Bitcoin is something that may or may not continue to have value in the future.

Bitcoin is not a stock at all. And investing in Visa is likely not possible unless you are a legally "qualified investor".  How do you become a qualified investor? You need to prove that you have a million dollars and that you make a half million per year. That's it.

What are you talking about? You can buy visa stock with any brokerage account. You need to have very little money to be able to invest in visa stock. Less then $100

[cryptoforcause]

I would go for VISA as there are many countries where BItcoin is not yet legal Also Visa will stay for a longer time, No one knows when Bitcoin falls..

[hashman]

I would say these are completely different.

I agree. Visa is a business that will most likely continue to be successful over time. Bitcoin is something that may or may not continue to have value in the future.

Bitcoin is not a stock at all. And investing in Visa is likely not possible unless you are a legally "qualified investor".  How do you become a qualified investor? You need to prove that you have a million dollars and that you make a half million per year. That's it.

What are you talking about? You can buy visa stock with any brokerage account. You need to have very little money to be able to invest in visa stock. Less then $100

In fact, I can be your broker.  Just send me the cash and I will gladly give you a piece of paper that claims you own Visa.  If enough people do this, I will send "dividends". 

[OrientA]

Bitcoin is both money and transmission network. Visa is just a network.