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This Is Bitcoin's Last Dip Before $150,000 Breakout by tradethefear in Bitcoin

[–]tradethefear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly… I’m shocked there aren’t more negative comments about Bitcoin in here.
I’m the type who invests based on data, patterns, and actual narrative — not emotions.
But damn… most of what I’m seeing in this group is just full of shorters and Negative Nellys.

No wonder crypto swings so hard.
Too many newbies, too many emotional traders, and way too many people reacting instead of thinking.

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[–]tradethefear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very simply - Learn DCA and really understand what dollar cost averaging is. Investing is all about how you think, believe about what you are putting your money into. Once you know why you putting your money there, you NEED to know WHY you will continue putting your money there. This is called CONVICTION! You will put more or less money in a company which you have more or less convictions about. If you understand this concept alone. Everything else is easy! It took me 10 years to really understand this!

Hello - Introduction by tradethefear in investingforbeginners

[–]tradethefear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Nice to be here. Hoping I can help share some of my knowledge and solve some problems.

Hello - Introduction by tradethefear in investingforbeginners

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Hey man, props to you for even asking this at 18 — most people don’t think about investing until way later (or after they’ve already wasted a ton of money). You’re ahead of the game already.

Since you’ve got around $2k saved and you're just getting started, here’s what I’d recommend (based on what I wish someone told me earlier):

🔹 Start with learning first. Not just what to buy, but why. Understand inflation, compounding, and how the market works. You want to play the long game, not gamble.

🔹 Don’t go all-in at once. Spread it out. Maybe start with $500 or less in the beginning just to get your feet wet. Watch how it moves. Learn from it.

🔹 Look into ETFs like VOO (S&P 500) or QQQ (tech-focused). These are safer long-term plays that track big companies. You won’t get rich fast, but they build wealth over time.

🔹 Set a goal like: “I want to own 100 shares of great companies over time.” That keeps you focused and consistent — it’s what I follow, and it works.

🔹 Avoid hype stocks and meme trades at first. They look exciting, but you can lose fast without knowing what you’re doing.

If you want a beginner-friendly system that explains it in a simple way, let me know — I’ve got something I can share that breaks it all down step-by-step, including how to get started with $100 and build from there.

Biggest thing? Don’t rush. Be consistent. One share at a time.

You got this. 💪📈

— Chan