{"id":2514,"date":"2020-12-04T20:41:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T20:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/?p=2514"},"modified":"2025-05-26T16:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T16:19:48","slug":"considering-starting-your-journey-with-bitcoin-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/considering-starting-your-journey-with-bitcoin-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering Starting Your Journey With Bitcoin: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/considering-starting-your-journey-with-bitcoin-what-to-know\/#Bitcoin_is_Volatile\" >Bitcoin is Volatile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/considering-starting-your-journey-with-bitcoin-what-to-know\/#Bitcoin_is_Transparent\" >Bitcoin is Transparent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/considering-starting-your-journey-with-bitcoin-what-to-know\/#Bitcoin_can_be_a_Bubble\" >Bitcoin can be a Bubble<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/considering-starting-your-journey-with-bitcoin-what-to-know\/#Bitcoin_is_for_Everyone\" >Bitcoin is for Everyone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Considering starting your journey with Bitcoin? Many people are planning to integrate this digital currency into their financial lives. Whether it\u2019s your first time buying Bitcoin or you\u2019re already familiar, the number of individuals using Bitcoin and other digital currencies for regular purchases continues to grow.<\/p>\n<p>But it is a wise move if you will understand how Bitcoin works before dipping your feet into its growing pool. You need to know the possible pitfalls you may encounter as you take your journey in the world of cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, we have gathered the important things that you need to know when planning to buy Bitcoin. Even though this post is written only about Bitcoin, the listed issues are also applicable for different cryptocurrencies you can see in the market today. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpomagazine.com\/tech\/blockchain-for-trade-some-beneficial-applications-of-blockchain-technology\/\">cpomagazine.com<\/a> to know more about bitcoins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcoin_is_Volatile\"><\/span>Bitcoin is Volatile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a common Bitcoin issue that you have probably known already. Considering the inception of Bitcoin, different pieces of evidence will prove its volatility. In connection to that, it is important to keep in mind that Bitcoin\u2019s price can change unpredictably and rapidly. In most cases, it can change within a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Bitcoin\u2019s price may increase in just a few days or hours. As such, it can also fall dramatically. One great representation of this situation is what happened way back in 2017 December. The said digital currency has a price exchange of over 19,000 US Dollars, but after a few weeks, it drops down to 12,000 US Dollars.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcoin_is_Transparent\"><\/span>Bitcoin is Transparent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Perhaps Bitcoin is the most transparent digital currency worldwide. This is because it uses blockchain, a distributed ledger technology that powers Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>All transactions on this network are immutable, traceable, and stored publicly on the blockchain. This means every time you buy or sell Bitcoins, the details are broadcast for everyone to see.<\/p>\n<p>However, Bitcoin does not require you to share personal details like your real name or exact location. To send or receive BTC, you only need a Bitcoin wallet address.<\/p>\n<p>One great feature of Bitcoin is its ability to process peer-to-peer transactions worldwide in seconds and at a low cost. Unlike traditional fiat currencies, it doesn\u2019t rely on third parties. Instead, you pay a small blockchain fee for each transaction.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcoin_can_be_a_Bubble\"><\/span>Bitcoin can be a Bubble<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the term \u201cBubble\u201d suggests, Bitcoin can have a rapid crash and abrupt increase in its price. If you take a look at the history of Bitcoin, especially what happened in the year 2011 and 2017, you can conclude that Bitcoin is indeed a bubble sometimes.<\/p>\n<p>Way back in 2017 December, the Bitcoin price has reached its highest peak, which is about 20,000 US Dollars, because of the Fear of Mission Out (FOMO) and speculations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitcoin_is_for_Everyone\"><\/span>Bitcoin is for Everyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another advantage of Bitcoin is that it is designed to be used by everyone. If you are planning to use <a href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/crypto-market-crash-causes-key-factors-behind-100-billion-loss\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> as a way to invest, then you don\u2019t need to be a professional investor to do so. Compared to the traditional markets that are only designed for rich people, the decentralized nature of Bitcoin enables it to be accessed by anyone.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Considering starting your journey with Bitcoin means that you are not alone in being able to buy and sell it. Aside from trading, you can also join Bitcoin mining if you see it as a potential investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering starting your journey with Bitcoin? Many people are planning to integrate this digital currency into their financial lives. 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