What is bitcoin investing?

mediapatner.com - Financial investment has become a productive lifestyle for the general public. Investment can be made by anyone regardless of age, although many say that investment can only be done by mature age. This can be seen from the demographic data of investors in Indonesia, which are increasingly dominated by the younger age group.

Data from the Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI) say that the number of investors or Single Investor Identification (SID) recorded in the domestic capital market by the end of 2020 reached 3.87 million investors. Almost half of the investors are under 30 years old. while the age range of 31-40 years will reach 25% of the total number of domestic investors in 2020. Thus that 70% of capital market investors in Indonesia are young people.

Technological developments are very helpful for investors in making long-term investments. media and ways to invest are increasingly diverse. one of the most interesting investments is bitcoin investment. This investment has been widely used worldwide. different types of bitcoins and different values ​​are getting different all the time.

What are bitcoins?

Bitcoin is the first most popular crypto currency in the world and started in January 2009. The value of bitcoin continues to increase from time to time, making bitcoin a digital asset that many people are hunting for. bitcoin follows the ideas laid out in the white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto (alias).
Bitcoin offers lower transaction fees than traditional online payment mechanisms. Unlike a central bank issued currency, bitcoin is operated by a decentralized authority.

Known as a type of cryptocurrency because it uses cryptography to keep it safe. There are no physical bitcoins, everyone can access balance information even though all data will remain safe because it has been encrypted. because digital currency is created and stored digitally. Because of its digital form, bitcoin does not have a physical form like official currency. There is no regulatory authority that controls it. 

Despite not being legal tender in most of the world, Bitcoin is immensely popular and has fueled the launch of hundreds of other cryptocurrencies, which are collectively referred to as altcoins. Bitcoin is commonly abbreviated as BTC when traded. However, there are several services that accept bitcoin as a means of payment, one of which is PayPal. 

Is it safe to invest with bitcoin?

Investing with bitcoin is classified as very safe because all data will be encrypted. however, the value or price of bitcoin cannot be predicted because its value is in accordance with international market prices. Value can go up or down but once bitcoin investment is very suitable because it can increase long-term value. so if you want to invest with bitcoin it takes time so that the price gets maximized.

The investment risk is relatively high because the exchange medium only uses cryptography, without collateral for the investment invested. The risk of price fluctuations is also very high, so that it becomes one of the most speculative trading transactions.

Another risk that needs to be watched out for is that cryptocurrency trading positions do not become assets, but are traded like a derivative market. This condition has the potential to create opportunities for embezzlement fraud and fraudulent transactions. You should choose to invest in products that are regulated and have legal certainty. After understanding the risks, investors are advised to transact domestically at institutions that have obtained permission from CoFTRA.

You must always be vigilant and understand investing in crypto assets, such as bitcoin, dogecoin and a number of other crypto assets.

Crypto assets do not have underlying assets or indicator bases that cover the investment value, but are only calculated based on demand and supply. Also, there are no regulators overseeing the assets because they are created virtually so they are very risky.Based on these Crypto assets have been categorized as the subject of futures contracts. Because it is supervised by the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti).

Don't be tempted by the lure of big profits, but when the facts are checked, the institution offering the investment is not registered with CoFTRA. in this case there are many risks that must be considered when you want to invest in bitcoin or other crypto assets.

Guide to How to Invest

1. Understand and understand the Concept and Risk of Investment

Understanding and understanding the real concept of investment is really needed before starting an investment. especially if you use new media and technology as an investment medium. the main key is to diligently understand something before starting it.
Understand the concepts and risks that will arise when investing, especially with crypto assets

2. Know clear goals

Starting to invest means you know what to invest for. if you don't have a clear goal and are just trying, then don't do it because this can cause you to stop in the middle of the road. Purpose is your process of getting started and knowing how to end things. If you want to invest in crypto assets, you must know clear goals.

3. Discipline

when you invest you have to be disciplined and committed to running it.
because you already have short, medium or long term targets in investing. Especially for bitcoin investment, you must be able to read market conditions so you don't just sell or buy this digital asset.
the first step to success is courage but being brave is not enough without you balancing it with discipline.

conclusion

Bitcoin investment is indeed very profitable but full of risks. If you want to start this investment, you also have to start with the right steps and not get lost. make experience the best teacher but don't let you get into the same mistake. Success in finance will make it easy for everyone to live life.