Quote from: Alpen on August 15, 2025, 03:02:40 AM

Bitcoin’s incredible growth — and the altcoins that followed — was mostly driven by retail investors. Half of them were Bitcoin enthusiasts, while the other half were just in it to make money. Both groups mostly just held their investments, cashing out occasionally.

Quote from: DeathAngel on August 17, 2025, 09:31:36 AM

There are diminishing returns sure, but the more money that piles in as adoption increases means demand will still be there. Obviously the days of the price going from $1,000 to $20,000 for example 2013 top to 2017 top are gone. But significant profits can still be made. Double 2021 top of $69,000 would be $138,000 this year which is possible in my opinion. Then we will see what happens going forward. Bitcoin is still a great investment but newbies won’t get rich off it any more. They can still build part of a retirement plan with it though. I see $1,000,000 per coin before 2050.

@Alpen, Indeed, as the market developed derivatives be superior to spot volumes & attracting institutions. also bringing with them pro hedging tools & liquidity. Because of this Bitcoin was less heavily driven by retail investors, also price action was further smoothed by ETF & institution. even though volatility has dwindle in comparison to previous cycles, it is still much higher than that of most stocks, making large moves more difficult but you cant call it impossible

so DeathAngel's $1 million plan is not crazy however it is a slower game now. imo there is sure a huge upside but forget about guaranteed doubling every halving.