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Crypto popular than the stock market. - Noble - Feb 11, 2026
On HF, Crypto is more popular than the stock market. Crypto is discussed more than any other type of market.
I'm trying to understand the reason why. Crypto is newer than the stock market; the stock market has been around for a very long time and has many different asset classes, but it's the least-discussed on this forum compared to crypto.
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - IRLCash - Feb 22, 2026
The reason why is probably because we are all like younger people and more likely to have grown up around Crypto vs old 59 year old people that grew up putting money into the stock market.
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - Gaca - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 11, 2026 11:23 AM)Noble Wrote: On HF, Crypto is more popular than the stock market. Crypto is discussed more than any other type of market.
I'm trying to understand the reason why. Crypto is newer than the stock market; the stock market has been around for a very long time and has many different asset classes, but it's the least-discussed on this forum compared to crypto.
Stock market is for the really old generation. But it's still working out there
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - IRLCash - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 12:03 PM)Gaca Wrote: Stock market is for the really old generation. But it's still working out there
The Stock Market is working for sure but you gotta know how to pick those companies which I have no idea how to do but in Crypto I feel like it's a lot easier. Pull up the site, look at the whitepaper, check out the community online, etc
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - Gaca - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 12:30 PM)IRLCash Wrote: The Stock Market is working for sure but you gotta know how to pick those companies which I have no idea how to do but in Crypto I feel like it's a lot easier. Pull up the site, look at the whitepaper, check out the community online, etc
You're absolutely right
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - Omniscient - Feb 22, 2026
Because the stock market isn't really tech related like crypto is. Crypto has that get rich quick crap too. Everything thinks if they find the next one to moon they'll 100x in a few months.
I'm a very traditional investor with long-term holdings. I prefer the stock market actually for long-term stable gains.
If people approached crypto market in the same way they'd only invest into Bitcoin.
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - IRLCash - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 12:40 PM)Omniscient Wrote: Because the stock market isn't really tech related like crypto is. Crypto has that get rich quick crap too. Everything thinks if they find the next one to moon they'll 100x in a few months.
I'm a very traditional investor with long-term holdings. I prefer the stock market actually for long-term stable gains.
If people approached crypto market in the same way they'd only invest into Bitcoin.
I agree, this is so true! Everyone wants to 100X these days!
BTC is the most solid coin IMO.
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - webdev77 - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 12:30 PM)IRLCash Wrote: The Stock Market is working for sure but you gotta know how to pick those companies which I have no idea how to do but in Crypto I feel like it's a lot easier. Pull up the site, look at the whitepaper, check out the community online, etc
I would note that you don't really need to be that good at picking individual companies either in today's age of ETFs and index funds. Plunking down some money on VOO/SPY/QQQ or any similar funds is highly likely to produce good results on par or better than even the best fund managers.
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - IRLCash - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 12:47 PM)webdev77 Wrote: I would note that you don't really need to be that good at picking individual companies either in today's age of ETFs and index funds. Plunking down some money on VOO/SPY/QQQ or any similar funds is highly likely to produce good results on par or better than even the best fund managers.
When I search those on Google (VOO/SPY/QQQ) I see that they are up like 15-17% for the year, so gains beyond that are pretty rare?
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - webdev77 - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 12:49 PM)IRLCash Wrote: When I search those on Google (VOO/SPY/QQQ) I see that they are up like 15-17% for the year, so gains beyond that are pretty rare?
The long term stock market average is only around 12% or so depending which indexes you measure against. There have been years upwards of 30% as well, but remember long term means 30+ years, not the length of a short form video that many young people can't maintain attention for.
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - Mewtwo - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 12:40 PM)Omniscient Wrote: Because the stock market isn't really tech related like crypto is. Crypto has that get rich quick crap too. Everything thinks if they find the next one to moon they'll 100x in a few months.
I'm a very traditional investor with long-term holdings. I prefer the stock market actually for long-term stable gains.
If people approached crypto market in the same way they'd only invest into Bitcoin.
At least with stocks comes with voting powers, dividends and ownership of a company. It’s not as volatile as crypto. Also heavily regulated and it’s not the place for people to commit fraud or money launder.
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - IRLCash - Feb 22, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 01:44 PM)Mewtwo Wrote: At least with stocks comes with voting powers, dividends and ownership of a company. It’s not as volatile as crypto. Also heavily regulated and it’s not the place for people to commit fraud or money launder.
This is true. I wish my parents had gotten into those stocks with dividends we'd be rolling in the money instead they were kinda dumb with their finances.
RE: Crypto popular than the stock market. - Noble - Feb 26, 2026
(Feb 22, 2026 12:40 PM)Omniscient Wrote: Because the stock market isn't really tech related like crypto is. Crypto has that get rich quick crap too. Everything thinks if they find the next one to moon they'll 100x in a few months.
I'm a very traditional investor with long-term holdings. I prefer the stock market actually for long-term stable gains.
If people approached crypto market in the same way they'd only invest into Bitcoin.
Crypto is still fairly new, and imo the stock market is more beginner-friendly than the crypto market. Many different ways you can invest within the stock market, and more options are available compared to crypto.
(Feb 22, 2026 12:47 PM)webdev77 Wrote: I would note that you don't really need to be that good at picking individual companies either in today's age of ETFs and index funds. Plunking down some money on VOO/SPY/QQQ or any similar funds is highly likely to produce good results on par or better than even the best fund managers.
I agree. It's easier to get into, and if you really invested in learning, the stock market will make you a better investor than crypto starting off.