#price speculation

[techdriveplay]

Everything We Know About the Nintendo Switch 2

The gaming community is ripe with speculation and anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2, a successor to Nintendo’s innovative hybrid console that has captivated gamers worldwide since its launch. Despite the absence of an official announcement from Nintendo, rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating for over a year, hinting at the evolution of handheld gaming as we know it. The…

[roomstudent]

Unlocking the Crystal Ball: Bitcoin Price Forecast for the Next Decade

Introduction to Bitcoin and its Volatility

Bitcoin, the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, has taken the economy global utilizing hurricane considering its inception in 2009. As a decentralized virtual forex, Bitcoin offers a brand new manner of conducting monetary transactions without the want for intermediaries like banks. However, despite its growing reputation and extensive adoption, one element that has fascinated each fanatics and skeptics alike is the intense volatility of its charge.

The cost of Bitcoin has skilled extensive fluctuations in its records. Its charge can surge to record highs or plummet to new lows in only a few days. This volatility has left many buyers questioning the destiny of Bitcoin's rate. Will it continue to skyrocket, or is a crash inevitable? Examining the factors affecting Bitcoin's price is crucial to solving these questions.

Factors Influencing the Bitcoin Price

Several elements contribute to the volatility of Bitcoin's fee. One of the primary drivers is marketplace demand and supply. As more fantastic people and institutions adopt Bitcoin, its need increases, increasing the price. Conversely, if the call decreases, the cost can also enjoy a downward fashion. Additionally, the limited supply of Bitcoin performs an enormous role. With a capped collection of 21 million cash, the shortage is built into its design, which could result in price appreciation.

Another issue impacting Bitcoin's charge is regulatory developments. Government policies and policies can significantly affect the belief and acceptance of cryptocurrencies. Favorable rules, together with the recognition of Bitcoin as a criminal gentle, can enhance its cost. Alternatively, poor policies or bans can cause a decline in demand and subsequently affect the fee.

Technological improvements and innovations within the blockchain area also affect Bitcoin's fee. Improvements in scalability, protection, and adoption of recent features can increase the cryptocurrency's confidence, attracting more traders and driving the price upwards. Conversely, any vulnerabilities or setbacks in the generation may have a terrible impact on the charge.

Historical Bitcoin Price Trends

To better apprehend the capacity future of Bitcoin's charge, it's miles critical to investigate its historic fee developments. Looking lower back on the early days of Bitcoin, its cost changed insignificantly. However, as attention and adoption grew, the price started to bounce. In 2017, Bitcoin skilled an ancient bull run, reaching an all-time excessive near $20,000. This meteoric upward push was followed by a tremendous correction, with the price falling to around $three 000 in 2018.

Since then, Bitcoin has seen several cycles of highs and lows. Each process has been characterized via a length of consolidation and accumulation, observed through a surge in rate. These cycles can provide insights into the potential destiny of Bitcoin's charge as they exhibit marketplace individuals' habitual patterns and behaviors.

Expert Opinions on Bitcoin's Future

Predicting the future of Bitcoin's charge is a complex challenge, and specialists have various evaluations of its trajectory. Some agree that Bitcoin can reach new heights in the subsequent decade. They argue that increasing institutional adoption, worldwide financial uncertainty, and the restricted supply of cash will pressure the price. These proponents often point to the growing hobby from fundamental organizations and buyers as a sturdy indicator of Bitcoin's long-time value.

Alternatively, skeptics argue that Bitcoin is a speculative asset without an intrinsic cost. They agree that its price is commonly pushed via market sentiment and is at risk of massive bubbles and crashes. They caution against investing in Bitcoin, emphasizing the dangers and volatility related to the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Price Predictions for the Next Decade

While it is impossible to expect Bitcoin's fee with reality, many analysts and professionals have made predictions for the subsequent decade. These predictions range from conservative estimates to extremely bullish forecasts. Some experts believe that Bitcoin should reach six-figure prices, driven by multiplied adoption, shortage, and growing hobby from institutional investors. Others are more careful, predicting a slower upward trajectory with a focal point on balance and marketplace maturation.

It is crucial to word that these predictions are speculative and must be all for a grain of salt. The cryptocurrency market is notably unpredictable, and unexpected activities or market dynamics can significantly affect Bitcoin's price.

Potential Risks and Challenges for Bitcoin's Price

While the future of Bitcoin's fee holds promise, several dangers and challenges could affect its trajectory. One of the giant concerns is regulatory uncertainty. Nonetheless, governments around the sector are grappling with how to alter cryptocurrencies, which may lead to stricter rules or bans. Such traits may want to harm Bitcoin's price and adoption.

Another venture is the potential for technological vulnerabilities. While blockchain technology has been confirmed to be comfy, it isn't always immune to hacks or exploits. A foremost protection breach could shake investor self-assurance and reason an enormous drop in Bitcoin's rate.

Additionally, opposition from other cryptocurrencies poses a chance to Bitcoin's dominance. Newer and superior cryptocurrencies ought to emerge, offering progressed functions and scalability. If these cryptocurrencies benefit enormous adoption, it could affect Bitcoin's marketplace proportion and fee.

Factors that Could Drive Bitcoin's Price Up

Despite the risks and demanding situations, numerous elements may want to drive Bitcoin's rate up in the next decade. One of the most widespread drivers is improved institutional adoption. As more conventional financial institutions understand and invest in Bitcoin, it lends credibility and attracts extra traders. This inflow of institutional capital may want to push the rate upwards.

Another thing is the growing interest from retail investors. As consciousness and information about cryptocurrencies grow, more individuals consider Bitcoin a feasible investment alternative. The elevated demand from retail traders may want to make contributions to the price appreciation of Bitcoin.

Furthermore, macroeconomic factors, including worldwide financial uncertainty and inflation concerns, may also drive the rate of Bitcoin up. As a decentralized and non-inflationary asset, Bitcoin is frequently visible as a hedge in opposition to traditional fiat currencies and monetary instability. If global economic situations get worse, buyers can also flock to Bitcoin as a shop of value, probably riding up its rate.

Factors that Could Bring Bitcoin's Price Down

While some elements could force Bitcoin's price up, others would carry it down. One such thing is regulatory crackdowns. If governments impose strict policies or ban cryptocurrencies altogether, it may hose down investor sentiment and motive a decline in the call for Bitcoin.

Another element is marketplace manipulation. The cryptocurrency marketplace continues to be extraordinarily younger and unregulated compared to standard financial markets. This loss of oversight leaves it at risk of manipulation with the aid of prominent players, which include whales or market manipulators. Coordinated sell-offs or pump-and-dump schemes may want to inflate or deflate Bitcoin's charge artificially.

Technological risks and protection vulnerabilities or scalability troubles should also impact Bitcoin's rate. If a prime safety breach occurs or Bitcoin's era fails to meet the needs of a growing user base, it may erode investor self-assurance and cause a decline in charge.

Strategies for Investing in Bitcoin

Investing in Bitcoin calls for careful consideration and a strategic approach. Here are a few techniques to recollect:

Diversification: Instead of setting all your eggs in a single basket, consider diversifying your investment portfolio. Allocate a portion of your portfolio to Bitcoin while investing in other asset training to spread the threat.

Dollar-value averaging: Remember to invest a fixed quantity in Bitcoin at regular intervals rather than looking to time the market. This method reduces the impact of brief-time period rate fluctuations and permits you to build up Bitcoin over the years.

Staying knowledgeable: Keep abreast of the state-of-the-art tendencies in the cryptocurrency area. Stay knowledgeable approximately regulatory adjustments, technological improvements, and marketplace tendencies that would impact Bitcoin's price. This expertise will assist you in making knowledgeable funding decisions.

Conclusion: Navigating the Uncertain Future of Bitcoin's Price

In the end, the destiny of Bitcoin's rate stays uncertain. While some factors might drive its charge up, some dangers and challenges could deliver it down. It is essential for buyers to technique Bitcoin with caution and conduct thorough studies before making funding selections.

Bitcoin's adventure over the subsequent decade can be formed through many factors, including market demand, regulatory trends, technological improvements, and macroeconomic situations. By staying informed and adopting a strategic approach, traders can navigate the volatile landscape and capitalize on the opportunities supplied with the aid of Bitcoin.

Remember, investing in Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency carries inherent dangers, and it's vital to assess your hazard tolerance and economic state of affairs before making any funding selections.

[eddiewithcat]

cannot explain but

did anyone else get super “just make sure that you’re following your heart, not christopher’s okay?” vibes

…from maddie’s “and if there is something you need to tell eddie.. you will. just, in your own time” ?????

because they hold the same amount of weight for entirely different reasons, yet they both talk about the confusion of feelings…

[tangent101]

Have we gotten Rachel wrong this whole time?

There are plenty of theories about Rachel Amber in the LiS community. Some folks like to think of her as a manipulator who only was out for herself. We have others who think she was deep in love with Chloe and would never cheat on her and everything she did was to get her and Chloe out of Arcadia Bay. It seems like everyone looks at Rachel and sees something new. But… what if we were all wrong? What if Rachel was something else… someone who tried avoiding conflict by talking to people and agreeing with them… and thus everyone saw her as they wanted to see her?

There is actually some evidence toward this in the game. First, Chloe herself points this out, though in a way that is perhaps less than flattering: "She blended like a chameleon. Clearly more than I knew… or wanted to know…." People take this as to Rachel was able to see what makes a person tick and just become the person that someone else wanted… but we can see several people who had a rather negative view of Rachel. So what is it about those people that had a negative viewpoint of Rachel?

First, we have David Madsen, who detested Rachel and saw her as a bad influence and a criminal. He was investigating Rachel and had photographs he felt were of her being a drug mule. Next, we had a truck driver who talked about Rachel really wanting to get out of town. And of course there is Mark Jefferson who also had a… twisted view of Rachel, though it also seems Rachel was so enthralled by Jefferson that she may have been sleeping with him (and both Stella and Victoria seem to be interested in what's going on in Jefferson's pants as well, though I'm not sure why, he's not that charming).

The truth is that Rachel was something other than a manipulative gold-digger or the like. She were a teenage girl who disliked conflict and was adept at listening to people and when talking to them would agree with them? I mean, consider her two breakup letters, one to Frank and one to Chloe? Rachel so wanted to avoid conflict that she left a letter to Frank because he scared her. She did not want a fight. She wanted out. So she left… with a note basically giving her reasons and essentially ending things. (Frank thankfully accepted that.)

Chloe also got a letter. Honestly… given it was all crumpled up, I half-wonder if Chloe had read it while high one time and crumpled it up and forgot about it afterward. But we have a very important line here: I don't want you to hate me. I don't want you to hate me. That's a very interesting thing to say. There is no deliberate malice, this is someone who has found someone else who just rings all those bells but wants to keep the friend aspect. She still wants the laughter, the moments of sharing a glance and both having the same thought, the things she envisions friends do… but to walk away from the sensual intimacy.

Remember what Victoria Chase said to Max in the Dark Room, that she was just a teenage girl? That's Rachel. Rachel Amber was not a seductress or a narcissist or a monster. She was a teenage girl who was avoiding conflict in her life, but in doing so ended up in a shallow grave in a junkyard. Because quiet girls don't make history… they end up used, abused, and discarded. They end up on the rooftops willing to throw themselves to their deaths because no one would listen to them. They end up abandoned because they were not good enough, because they ultimately were not willing to stand up to those who would use them.

Max, before Chloe reentered her life, was one of those quiet girls who ends up used and discarded. The reason folks keep seeing Rachel in Max is because Rachel stayed quiet and let people make up their own minds about her. And they saw in her what they wanted.

Or at least, it's one way to interpret Rachel Amber.

[deluweil]

The old case of Athena dead fiancé,

Gerrard,

Bringing back tk,

Bringing back dead Shannon, by a doppelganger,

Yep, Timmy you are officially a necromancer.

Stop fucking retcon 7 years of questionable progress and just move on.

You left to LS, you messed up,

Suck it up, be original, get the progress moving instead of dragging a 7 years older characters back to s1.

Fuck off with that Athena storyline.

Bring in some new blood and ffs get buddie together so we can all let this show either thrive or die in peace.

Your dumb ass have bigger self destruction mechanism than Buck, in any season,

BECAUSE NO ONE LETS HIM DEVELOP FOR 7 SEASONS!!!

I'm tired.

[honestlydarkprincess]

literally no rush for this or any pressure at all to even do it at all but buddie + “i'll carry you if you want.” if it strikes insp?

Buck unlocked the front door to the Diaz house, shouldering it open with a groan. “That was a long day.”

“You’re telling me,” Eddie replied, cradling his arm against his ribs with a pained huff. He had been correct in his earlier thinking, he had broken several ribs. All things considered he and Buck had escaped relatively unscathed, at least physically. It could have been a lot worse— and it had been, for Chimney.

They had just left the hospital, Maddie having sent everyone home to get some rest as there wasn’t anything anyone could do until Chimney was out of surgery. The plan was to come home, eat, shower, get some sleep and then head back over to the hospital in the morning with fresh clothes and coffee for Maddie.

“Dad!” Christopher yelled, getting off the couch where he was sitting with Carla, the TV playing in the background, and rushed to give Eddie a hug.

“Hey, bud,” Eddie said, giving his son a tight hug even though it made the pain flare up in his ribs. Hugging Christopher was worth any amount of pain.

“Are you okay?” Chris asked Eddie and Buck softly, taking in how battered and bruised the both of them were. Chris went to hug Buck next while Eddie accepted a warm but not as tight hug from Carla.

“We’re okay,” Eddie answered for the both of them.

“We saw a bit of the collapse on the news but I switched the channel before Christopher could see too much. I figured since there was nothing we could do it would be best not to worry him but I was checking for updates on my phone,” Carla said to Eddie quietly, checking to make sure that Chris was still busy talking to Buck.

“Thank you, Carla,” Eddie said sincerely, giving her another hug. “Not just for today, but for everything you’ve done for us. For me, for Christopher, for Buck. Just…thank you.”

continue on ao3

[merricatblckwood]

I just had a thought.

It looks like it's gonna take a bit of time for Ed to forgive Stede and finally have a full make out session.

But WHAT IF we have an almost kiss like in Pride and Prejudice (2005) after the fucked up Darcy confession under the rain. Ed being pissed at Stede but his body being magnetically attracted to Stede's lips and really struggling to not kiss him in the spot. WHAT THEN

[orcelito]

INTRO TO SWORD FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!

DONT MIND IF I DO

[yeenybeanies]

for those not following on twitter dot hell, for the past three days i’ve been in a d&d frenzy & made (almost) complete character sheets for my cod blorbos. the line up IS:

soap, summer eladrin artillerist artificer

ghost, centaur gloom stalker ranger/soulknife rogue

gaz, variant human battle master fighter/divine soul sorcerer

price, shifter oath of conquest paladin

nikolai, hobgoblin college of glamor bard/battle smith artificer

alex, variant human archfey warlock

farah, earth genasi drakewarden ranger

alejandro, gold metallic dragonborn rune knight fighter (originally human; became dragonborn after a reincarnate spell)

rodolfo, half-elf circle of the moon druid/assassin rogue

[katiebell]

anyway so you know how when nona threw her third tantrum she held her improvised weapons in a two handed grip? I think the piece of gideon’s soul that harrow took is still there in her body (particularly because how would her lyctor regeneration work otherwise), and WHAT IF that’s why kiriona’s missing pieces?

[ppek0]

Dawg I don’t even know what this book is but I’m gonna get it….

[malcriada]

Do you have any info on why the Alaa Al Khateeb fundraiser jumped from 6,000 to 16,000? Are they trying to get additional family members out?

Thanks!

hey anon, no sorry, i am not in contact with the person running that particular fundraiser! i can only assume it is because the cost for evacuation (and maybe medical attention etc.) was higher than expected.

[muninnhuginn]

trigun (talking original anime not stampede/manga here as I can’t comment on those yet) is actually genuinely really solid in terms of themes and repeating imagery. the way the very setting of a desert with the associated resource scarcity plays into it all. you get monopolies over water where one family holds everything whilst the surrounding areas are left to rot. but then you have small patches of greenery that could have amounted to nothing but due to years of nurturing they’ve grown up into forests. it’s about what you do with what you’re given and what you choose to pass on to others.

[no-thanks-bro]

We are living the dystopia

[plushie-lovey]

I know I said I was only going to buy one build a bear straight from the company (and I have by now), but they're re-releasing Keroppi soon. I can't not get him!

[deluweil]

Watched the episode, I am so confused.

Probably gonna have to watch it a few more times before I gif it into deep meta posts.

But it was emotional and sweet, and I really loved the Chimney and Hen journey guides.

And I'm pretty sure dream Bobby was more Peter than Bobby, loved it!!

It was clear why Eddie wasn't there and why Bobby was dead in that reality. It was heartbreaking and touching and amusing (angry guy and ghost Bobby),

The end felt a little like "dream a little dream" from spn with the two Evan Buckleys. Hell of a scene, well done Oliver!

I was a little sad and somewhat confused that Buck went to the loft with the stairs, so much for no strenuous activity. (For someone who recovered from surgery in a house with stairs, it's freaking hard.)

At the very least, if not the Diaz household (which was the obvious choice) the Han resistance would have been nice. No stairs, house full of family.

Or the Nash home, Bobby and Athena would have loved to have Buck there for the duration, and no stairs!

I don't know, didn't feel very convincing.

I think I'm happy (is that the word)? That Buck gets his bio parents taking care of him for a while. He wanted that, in his dream world, maybe reality will be kind too for a change.

I love Jennifer's and Oliver's interaction, the affection is so clear.

Eddie and Carla sneaking Christopher to see Buck was such an amazing scene, Eddie’s "I couldn't tell him no." Really got me to tear up. And apparently, Aisha wasn't the only one who teared up. 🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️

Athena's "Wake up!" Was completely reminiscent of TK's mom in LS yelling in his ear (even though there she was completely a dream) to wake up.

Athena is totally Buck's mom. Like May said to Bobby, Athena brought two kids into the marriage, and Bobby brought one. - The best father-daughter scene so far! I loved it!

Eddie will probably get his own mini meta for all that we got to see of him, but the scenes were framed in a hurting spouse waiting for his significant other to wake up, while having to be a functioning adult to their kid.

And Eddie may not have had a full crying scene, but he did cry with Christopher in the room as Christopher talked to Buck.

In 4x14 it was during covid time, Buck couldn't physically be there all the time, I think that what made the difference here.

But I'll be honest, I'm a bit disappointed we didn't get a one on one scene with Eddie talking to Buck.

It felt, like 4x05, that this episode was more Buckley family oriented- the ending, I mean, than Buck returning to his chosen family, who he himself sought out in his coma dream to help him get back.

So it felt nice to see the parents' attempt at redemption, but also a bit forced and a little out of place.

The Buck with the X on the Ley was a foreshadowing for this episode. Dream Bobby tells Buck that he saved him by being Buck.

Being Buck saved Bobby, and it saved Eddie and Christopher. And I am still mad we didn't get to hear those words out of Eddie yet, but for some reason, the writers are holding back on the emotional confessions between those two.

Now Chimney's and Buck’s and for that matter Hen's and Buck’s siblings relationship is all out there to see, hell even Albert's connection to Buck is an obvious annoying (but sweet, I was so happy to see him again!!) little brother role.

Even May, subtly suggesting in this episode, that Buck is sort of a familiar fixture in the Nash household and a sort of brother to her through Bobby's marriage to her mom.

But there is no clear way to describe Buck's and Eddie's relationship because it's not a sibling one. It's way past work partners. Best friends don't act like that (unless they get together eventually), Co-parents? Isn't that a couples thing? It's not platonic, I'll tell you that.

And the fact that we're 6 seasons (5 since Eddie and Christopher joined) in and still have an unclear path written in canon really bugs me sometimes.

But, all and all for a 43-minute episode, it was really good, fun, and tear jerking, I loved all the little markings in the dream, that reminded Buck of core memories (that started with Eddie’s voice, and the tsunami with Christopher. 👀)

I loved this episode and am really waiting for "Recovery".

Oliver said that his caretakers and all the hovering get a bit too much. Now, knowing his parents and Maddie look after him, I can see where this is going to go.

And having already watched the promo, I really hoped Bobby wouldn't get into this much trouble, but sadly, he does, it's very Buck of him, just saying lol like son like father, I guess? 👀❤️