This sound's interesting. I think this is a safe approach which makes it look like you are getting organic upvotes.

I don't think Paypal fees would matter though since isn't it the seller who shoulders it?

Since you are looking for something passive, then holding is the only passive option in your list; everything else needs your active involvement. On the other hand, the highest rewards you can gain are from ICO investing. However, you need to be extra careful with your pick. Speaking of good projects, I've been eyeing one called MenloOne that's going to launch as a decentralized ICO listing marketplace where its CEO mentioned about having solved the various issues most investors fear in ICOs.  link to their site and Whitepaper: https://www.menlo.one/

For me a good project has a good team, is something that is useful to many, and has a supportive organic community. That said, I found eloncity, WePower, and Menlo One as the best ICO candidates so far.

Has their ICO already started? I thought it was supposed to be a month ago but I don't see an option to participate in their website except for getting whitelisted..

decentralized apps will soon become mainstream and I think it's thanks to Menlo One for taking the big leap of faith with their decentralized ICO marketplace.

at the end of the day, it depends if a token has intrinsic value which gives investors confidence to hold on to it. Projects like Menlo One rarely get attention here, but I am very much convinced that it will very soon gain mass adoption being the first ICO marketplace ever created. This is a link to an interview of Menlo One's CEO discussing details of the project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw1QBpBYE6o

Even if the number of telegram members is manipulated or not, I don't think this determines the success of an ICO. I think what really matters is the project itself and how unique it is compared to hundreds of different projects it is competing with. That being said, you guys should check out Boltcoin, Menlo One, and Aethion. I think these have some potential in gaining massive adoption in the mid to long term.

Both Aitheon and Menlo are my top picks for this year's ICOs with high potential. I'm not even selling them after their ICO period since I truly believe that both tokens have real value. The mother of all growth will be none other than Ethereum, although I'm not sure if it's going to be within 2018. Just my speculation. =D

I think the market has been on a bear run for a nearly a year already. On a lighter note, it's a good time to buy cheap and save up for good ICOs launching this year like Menlo One, Aitheon, and Eloncity. This may seem like a bad year for most investors who are stuck at a loss, but definitely good for adding to our positions.

I agree. Payment gateways, especially trusted ones easily help gain a customer's trust which increases the sales potential for smaller websites.

I believe that we will see days of stability in the future if all this controversy surrounding crypto will end. One good way to do so is for the govts to come up with a system that will regulate all crypto transactions.

I agree with most other suggestions here. You should STOP and re-think your strategy since you are clearly not yet skilled to trade in that magnitude. Yes it's harsh, but we need to face reality and learn from our mistakes to grow.

Regulations will help keep a certain standard and protect the users as well as investors in case of any negative experiences such as technical issues or scams.

I think Ripple will be a good alternative to Bitcoin since it is backed by banks which means that it will be widely accepted as a payment method soon.

A perfect life is one without any conflict with your loved ones and friends. It's still possible to encounter tragedies and death, but its the good memories that count.

Bitcoin was never stable to begin with. It takes the stairs up and takes the elevator right back down. It just so happens that price is consolidatiing after the dump since people are unsure of what might happen next.

I would say the best and most legitimate way in earning money is by trading in the stock market since every move you make is taxed. Another way is to trade Cryptos. It's pretty similar but you are not taxed...

Bitcoin has indeed changed my life for the better, but I fear that it has reached a very disruptive obstacle which is its own ability to scale.. I fear for the future of my investments and am thinking about getting out while still early... 

I have to admit that I agree with this... I have not been able to use my Bitcoin for payments or transferring to friends because the transaction fees are simply too high. I am hopeful that this will be fixed soon.