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Given the young age of bitcoin then I would still suggest that buying and holding is still speculation. Good luck to you. Keep in mind though that the scale of your savings compared to others. What if Bill Gates wanted to sink some of his savings into Bitcoin? It would be a market moving event. What happens when he wants to exit?

Buying a few properties over your life at this point in time - presumably via credit is a risky proposition. People need roofs over their heads but they need food more. For an interesting perspective on property during a currency event - read Gonzalo Lira's description on Chile

http://gonzalolira.blogspot.com.au/2010/08/hyperinflation-pa...




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