In essence, anything has two sides. It depends on how we use it. Even fiat and other currencies can be used for criminal purposes. So, this will depend on us. Will we be like those criminals? Will we use it for money laundering or other crimes? It should be "NO," right? I'm actually glad to know that you understood this thing after reading more replies in this thread. never stop to learn, still many things to understand, (me too).

Indeed, this is a very crucial part. We know Bitcoin. We already use Bitcoin. We have got more benefits from Bitcoin. We understand how to use Bitcoin wisely. So, it is no need to think of what other people say, moreover about the FUD for Bitcoin. No need to think o fit. Just be more patient if many FUD are spreading. Because there must be haters that will gonna hate. As long as we understand exactly what we must do, just let it do.

I'm truly surprised by the fact that even in 2026, some people are still thinking about Bitcoin being a criminal currency because it used to be a narrative back in the day when Bitcoin was newly gaining popularity around the world, and mainstream media and all its haters used to portray it negatively by using all these excuses and terms such as Bitcoin is a currency used by criminals, or that Bitcoin is a bubble that will burst very soon, but over time, people realized that those were all just false statements and rumors about Bitcoin.

But now, when Bitcoin has become so famous and adoption has increased so much, Bitcoin has even set a record of reaching $126k as its all-time high, and some people are still doubtful whether it is a legit thing or just a currency used by criminals. I believe it should be common sense for people to understand that even fiat currencies can be used by criminals, and they are even easier to use because they can't be traced or you can have no record but with Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, almost all the transactions are recorded in the blockchain.

Some people try so hard to link Bitcoin to crime even though most of the crimes happening in the world are financed by the fiat payment system. That some criminals use Bitcoin does not mean that Bitcoin was created for that. Everyone can use Bitcoin just like they use every other currency, that is how Bitcoin was design to do, an alternative to fiat currency that offer freedom to users and not subject to censorship and control by the powers that be. If few people find a way to use it for the wrong purpose, that is just a wrong way of using the freedom that Bitcoin offers which cannot be used to condemn Bitcoin.

Hello mate, you should let all your fears out. That is why you are here on the Bitcointalk forum, among a community of people who understand Bitcoin better. Bitcoin is what it is, and if you come back in the next 10 years to research Bitcoin, it will still be what it is: a decentralized digital currency. I am glad that you now understand that Bitcoin is not the problem and has never been the problem. Criminals and the bad eggs among us have been the ones using Bitcoin for the wrong reasons. If the government has a problem with it, they should improve security in their country and do all they can to fish out those criminals.

As for volatility, trust me, it should be one of the reasons why you love Bitcoin. The value keeps appreciating because it is volatile. And when there is a dip or when we enter a bear market, you can buy at a lower price and sell during the bull market for profits, or you can HODL for a longer time to retain wealth for yourself. You will love volatility once you understand it.

Glad you learned something new and now have deeper understanding about Bitcoin and its purpose.
Now, volatility scares you, well, don't worry because you're not alone. Even those who have invested in Bitcoin in a couple or so years can still be startled when Bitcoin suddenly drops, and then sell their bags. Those are the weak hands.
Some retail investors don't DCA, but suddenly buy in bulk when Bitcoin suddenly rises. Those are the people who FOMO'd.
See, those are the type of people who are scared of Bitcoin's very volatile nature.

Trust me, when you learn how to trust and understand Bitcoin and the future, you'll eliminate that level of fear you're feeling right now. You just need to experience the roller coaster ride first and then you'll get used to it.

Just like Bitcoin, you can make use of volatility either the right or wrong way. Volatility is bad because it's risky. It makes Bitcoin unstable. But it could also be good because you can take advantage of it. You can make money out of it.

Volatility is bad for Bitcoin because it could turn $64,000 into $62,000 within a day, but it's good because it could also turn $62,000 to $65,000 the following day. Now, it's up to you how you'd make the most of it.

As far as the track record is concerned, however, Bitcoin's volatility could create wealth for you if you hodl.

So Bitcoin is neutral, not positive or negative but depend on people use. We are clear for that so we don't have to feels anything and choose how we want to use Bitcoin.

But you don't have to scares about volatility and just buy when the price is down and sell when the price is up. That gives you profit which you can collect it many times following the price fluctuation. So you can make more profit and rinse and repeat the process but before you can do that, make sure you have skills.

Bitcoin has nothing to do with telegram scams, those are engineered by scammers and if Bitcoin doesn't exit they will likely ask for Fiat or alternative coins, you just have to pay with something valuable and bitcoin is valuable and popular, that's why it's a good one.

Many newbies are also getting into Blockchain with no knowledge at all🔥, this makes it a perfect ground for scammers because they will be dealing with alot of newbies who have no clue what they are doing.

In a space where people know what they are doing, scams have no ground to breed, unfortunately crypto space isn't like this, it's a bit complicated for beginners and most beginners don't want to learn before running after money..

Bitcoin is simply an inanimate object. It will never do good or evil. But whoever controls it possesses that quality. If someone is fundamentally good, then when they use Bitcoin, they will not harm others. In fact, it will benefit others. And vice versa. So, you must be more careful before judging everything.