Alright, just tossing this out there because I’ve been thinking about it more lately…
When I first got into Bitcoin, it felt like this radical, decentralized movement. Like we were all part of something that was going to change the system. Fast forward to now — ETFs are here, institutions are scooping up coins, and price movements feel glued to macro news like interest rates and CPI reports.
Not saying any of that is bad (growth is growth, right?), but I can’t help but wonder… are we still on the same path we started with?
Is Bitcoin becoming more of a Wall Street asset than a peer-to-peer currency?
I still believe in BTC long-term, and I’m definitely still holding, but it feels different now. Less cypherpunk, more CNBC 😅
So I’m curious — how’s everyone feeling?
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Still stacking sats?
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Still see BTC as a hedge against fiat, or just riding the waves?
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Are institutions helping or watering down the mission?
Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts — whether you’re here for the tech, the number go up, or just along for the ride 🚀
Man, I feel this post deeply. I got into Bitcoin around the 2017 run, and back then it really felt like a rebellion — like we were finally building something outside of the system, not trying to get invited into it. Fast-forward to now and yeah, it definitely feels more Wall Street than whitepaper at times.
The ETF approvals, BlackRock getting involved, and Bitcoin price moving in sync with rate hikes… it’s surreal. On one hand, I get excited because mainstream exposure and legitimacy are important if we want mass adoption. On the other hand, I miss the “wild west” vibe where you felt like you were part of a quiet revolution, not an asset class on Bloomberg.
That said, I’m still stacking sats. Still self-custody. Still believe BTC is the best shot we’ve got at separating money from politics. And honestly, if institutions want to hold Bitcoin — they’re going to have to play by its rules, not the other way around. The protocol doesn’t bend for anyone, and that’s powerful.
I guess what’s changed is the narrative around it — but the fundamentals? Still rock solid.
Appreciate this thread — it’s good to check in with the roots sometimes 🌱
