Started By
Message

My dad wants to invest in crypto

Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:19 pm
Posted by Duffnshank
Member since Jan 2019
659 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:19 pm
He is not computer savvy and knows zero about it. He has been seeing ads and got to investigating the last couple of weeks. I told him it’s probably best to stay away. Any help is appreciated.
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
126962 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:21 pm to
quote:

My dad wants to invest in crypto
He is not computer savvy and knows zero about it.
A sell signal if I’ve ever seen one…
Posted by I Love Bama
Alabama
Member since Nov 2007
37695 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:24 pm to
What are you asking for? There is a whole thread on this.

Does he want to gamble on a poopoo coin?
Does he want a long term store of value?
Is he interested in a layer 2 gamble?

Just go to the crypto thread and start reading/asking questions.
Posted by The Baker
This is fine.
Member since Dec 2011
16160 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:29 pm to
I'm not saying its the top of the cycle, but I think people need to be careful when inviting others to the space during the bull market.

The most unproductive situation in all this is fresh entrants come in at the worst time (peak bull market) , forever feel burnt, and never come back.
Posted by Odinson
Asgard
Member since Apr 2014
2749 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:30 pm to
quote:

He is not computer savvy and knows zero about it.


Classic you and not “your dad” but Coinbase is the easiest.
Posted by Odinson
Asgard
Member since Apr 2014
2749 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:32 pm to
quote:

quote:My dad wants to invest in crypto He is not computer savvy and knows zero about it.A sell signal if I’ve ever seen one…


When Coinbase gets to #1 App again, that’s my sell signal.

I believe it jumped from over 100 last week to 40 as of now.
Posted by MrSpock
Member since Sep 2015
4328 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:36 pm to
quote:

When Coinbase gets to #1 App again, that’s my sell signal.


That's a pretty popular opinion in the space. I'll start DCA'ing out when it's number 2.
Posted by Odinson
Asgard
Member since Apr 2014
2749 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:39 pm to
Guess I’ll start at #3 then haha.

Realistically it will go from 10 to #1 overnight.
Posted by Duffnshank
Member since Jan 2019
659 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:48 pm to
I take it you’re a very wealthy crypto investor?
Posted by Odinson
Asgard
Member since Apr 2014
2749 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 5:53 pm to
Just a small fish. GL to you and your dad in the crypto journey.
Posted by HeadyMurphey
Los Santos
Member since Jan 2008
17183 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 6:01 pm to
Tell him to buy some usdc on coinbase and earn 5%. Start learning more about the different networks, offerings, etc.. When he gets impatient with 5%, start gambling
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
Cajun Navy Vice Admiral
Member since Oct 2012
35289 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 6:36 pm to
Goddamn this cycle went fast.
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
40832 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 6:56 pm to
If he wants to gamble tell him it's cheaper and easier to play the lottery. Basically the same thing
Posted by TigerDeBaiter
Member since Dec 2010
10258 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:52 pm to
frick
Posted by Guntoter1
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2020
1013 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:24 pm to
Crypto is stupid.
But Bitcoin willl hit $100,000 this year.
Go figure
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
80764 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:37 pm to
The top is in

Tell him he should only be looking at BTC imo. The risk/reward isn't really worth it with the other stuff at an older age
Posted by j1897
Member since Nov 2011
3560 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:45 pm to
quote:

He is not computer savvy and knows zero about it. He has been seeing ads and got to investigating the last couple of weeks. I told him it’s probably best to stay away. Any help is appreciated.


He needs to understand float. He doesn't. I would stay away.
Posted by mach316
Jonesboro, AR
Member since Jul 2012
4774 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:06 pm to
DCA into one of the new Bitcoin ETF's like IBIT. Don't dump a ton of money into it at one time. I wouldn't listen to the negative posts about cryptocurrency. A ton of money has and can be made in crypto. The negativity usually comes from people that never have invested in it, so they would be the last ones to listen too. I've been investing in it for years, and have made way more than I would have playing traditional markets. 1-3% allocation would not be a bad place to start.
This post was edited on 3/6/24 at 9:17 pm
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
40832 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:45 pm to
quote:

The negativity usually comes from people that never have invested in it, so they would be the last ones to listen too


The mental gymnastics I see these days is pretty incredible. I guess that's why people like the space, it's literally entertainment
Posted by SalE
At the beach
Member since Jan 2020
2403 posts
Posted on 3/6/24 at 10:01 pm to
Ask Larry Fink
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 2Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram