Crypto as Gambling

The cluster centers on warnings that cryptocurrency is speculative gambling rather than a legitimate investment, with repeated advice against risking money one can't afford to lose due to its high volatility.

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jefozabuss • Dec 16, 2022 • View on HN

Crypto is basically gambling, don't put in more money that you cannot afford to lose.

kwere • Nov 10, 2022 • View on HN

crypto and investment should never be togheter, at best crypto believer

xupybd • May 31, 2022 • View on HN

Crypto is very volatile. I would not recommend this as a long term investment.

rconti • Jun 11, 2018 • View on HN

buying crypto is a sign of risky behavior on its own :)

never 'invest' money into crypto that you aren't willing to lose to be honest

denkmoon • Jun 22, 2022 • View on HN

I put my money where my mouth is by not investing in crypto???

cmrdporcupine • Nov 30, 2022 • View on HN

You'll be fine. Just stay away from crypto.

s73v3r_ • Mar 7, 2018 • View on HN

Putting all your eggs in a crypto basket doesn't sound like a great idea.

gizmo • Dec 26, 2022 • View on HN

When somebody asks for good and safe investments maybe don't recommend crypto?

NabiDev • Nov 1, 2021 • View on HN

Invest in Crypto. Don't bet.