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Support => Customer support => Topic started by: bealzebobs on February 14, 2013, 07:52 pm

Title: fluctuation of bitcoin value
Post by: bealzebobs on February 14, 2013, 07:52 pm
If i have bitcoins in my SR wallet are they affected by the fluctuation of bitcoin value, or do they retain the same value as when they were deposited into my wallet?
Title: Re: fluctuation of bitcoin value
Post by: sleepyeyes2k2 on February 14, 2013, 07:57 pm
They fluctuate.  When you spend them they're worth whatever they're worth when they're spent.  And, actually, that's not even true.  When I deposited my BTCs, they were trading at $20USD per BTC.  When I ordered my Klonopin, they were trading at $26USD/BTC.  But, when I finalize payment, they may be worth a little more or less, and that's the value the seller will receive.
Title: Re: fluctuation of bitcoin value
Post by: samesamebutdifferent on February 16, 2013, 11:29 am
If i have bitcoins in my SR wallet are they affected by the fluctuation of bitcoin value, or do they retain the same value as when they were deposited into my wallet?

Bitcoins are worth what the market rate is for them at any given time, if they go up in value after you buy then happy days, if they go down then you lose out.