Bought 2 bitcoins today instead of putting that money in a house down payment fingers crossed 🤞

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:eek: Well, that just happened. Good luck!

Smart decision. Good luck

Congrats

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Can’t you do both? Use your securities as collateral for a downpayment.

Correct as long as your securities hold or increase their value.

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