How do you plan to use your Bitcoin in the future?
Bitcoin can be both savings technology and everyday money. Some people prefer to HODL long term, others use BTC for daily payments (often via the Lightning Network), and many do a mix of both. Cast your vote above and see how other hodlers think about the future.
Common ways people use Bitcoin
- Long-term savings (HODL): Treat BTC as “digital gold” and focus on self-custody and security. Typical setup: hardware wallet + steel backup.
- Everyday spending: Pay for coffee, tickets, or services. Lightning enables fast, low-fee transactions that feel like instant cash.
- Big purchases: Some plan to use BTC for larger items (cars, real estate, mining gear) or to rebalance during future market cycles.
- Family support & remittances: Borderless transfers with final settlement, often cheaper and faster than legacy rails.
- Undecided: Still learning, watching market cycles, or waiting for clearer regulation and merchant adoption.
What influences your choice?
- Security & self-custody: Who holds the keys? Long-term holders usually prefer non-custodial wallets.
- Fees & speed: Lightning makes small payments practical; on-chain is best for secure settlement and large transfers.
- Volatility & time horizon: Short-term price swings vs. long-term conviction.
- Taxes & regulation: Local rules can affect whether spending or saving is more attractive.
- Privacy: Spending habits, KYC exposure, and best practices (coin control, fresh addresses, mixing personal & business funds).
Why this poll matters
The results reveal whether our community leans more toward store of value or medium of exchange. Over time we can compare trends, see how Lightning adoption grows, and learn what hodlers value most: sovereignty, convenience, or both.
Tip: Keep long-term savings in secure self-custody and use smaller balances for daily spending. Not financial advice — always do your own research.
