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Board Bitcoin Discussion
Re: Bitcoin too volatile for payment, but what is the problem ?
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Boldcom
on 05/06/2018, 23:12:43 UTC
I read some criticism around Bitcoin, because is too volatile, but this is the reason for the success of this crypto ( and others), imo

Also, why do you need a stable coin ? If you can't pay with Bitcoin for you coffe, who cares ? I mean, it is just like gold, you don't walk around paying with gold, but you know it has value.

I just can't see a clear disadvantage on being too volatile, something that could make ppl loose interest on Bitcoin. I would like to hear opinions on that.



Bitcoin volatility is also driven in large part by varying perceptions of the intrinsic value of the cryptocurrency as a store of value and method of value transfer.  A store of value is the function by which an asset can be useful in the future with some predictability.  A store of value can be saved and exchanged for some good or service in the future.  A method of value transfer is any object or concept used to transmit property in the form of assets from one party to another. 

Read more: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/052014/why-bitcoins-value-so-volatile.asp#ixzz5Haz0srUV