<p>A list of Bitcoin-related financial investment services:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Financial">http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Financial</a></li>
</ul>

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2017-12-21T22:35:03.737Z
The link is broken.
Ambo100
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2012-11-22T06:23:55.540Z
2012-11-22T06:23:55.540Z
Stephen Gornick
<p>Beware, making use of the following could be dangerous, risky, or even illegal:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://btcjam.com" rel="nofollow">http://btcjam.com</a> p2p loans</li>
<li><a href="http://polimedia.us/mpex" rel="nofollow">http://polimedia.us/mpex</a> stock exchange and options contracts</li>
<li><a href="https://coinbr.com" rel="nofollow">https://coinbr.com</a> an mpex broker (makes it easier to use mpex)</li>
<li><a href="https://icbit.se" rel="nofollow">https://icbit.se</a> futures, mostly</li>
<li><a href="https://cryptostocks.com" rel="nofollow">https://cryptostocks.com</a> stock exchange</li>
</ul>

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2012-11-21T22:35:56.687Z
The "dangerous and risky" label is accurate, but "illegal" remains to be seen. European Central Bank considers bitcoin market to be existing outside its regulation (only normal trade laws apply), US/UK authorities did not issue clear assessment yet afaik. But it's reasonable to assume there isn't bigger legal threat, than for example, accessing unlicensed online casinos.
Juraj
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2012-11-21T22:57:41.267Z
I did leave a little wiggle room in that statement just for that concern, essentially saying that it 'could be illegal'
smickles
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2013-02-25T18:32:06.470Z
I have been using btcjam and it is pretty simple. However people aren't really offering competitive rates, the highest reasonable return i have seen is 5%. There are higher ones, but only for untrustworthy people.
placeybordeaux
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@PeterMichealLacey-Bordeaux, it may have improved since your comment. I've successfully invested in several high interest ones. You should do due diligence as with  anything and don't only go by the ratings the site shows. Also look at number of trades and even ask the borrower to chat offline and send more verification if you have doubts of their ability or motivations to repay.
ljs.dev
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2012-11-21T21:14:48.347Z
2012-11-21T21:14:48.347Z
smickles
<p>A new exchange just opened at <a href="http://btct.co" rel="nofollow">http://btct.co</a> operated by the same person running <a href="http://litecoinglobal.com" rel="nofollow">http://litecoinglobal.com</a></p>

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2012-11-22T19:47:43.657Z
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BitcoinMedia
<p>I've had some pretty good luck with Cryptostocks.com. Not all of the things on that site are things I would condone. There's a lot of stock for groups that do orchestrated pump and dumps. But they also have miners and companies that are building economies for cryptocurrencies, which I approve of. It takes all kinds, I guess.</p>

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Yitzhak
<p>You could invest IN bitcoins or you could invest your bitcoins.. Slight difference. There are several companies that offer cash gold silver etc investments that now allow you to invest your bitcoins too. Google finds few results as yet but they are out there. I use a non-profit investment company at www.bitcointrustgroup.org as they seem to offer good returns but on the downside they only offer long term investments if you dont want to suffer penalties for early withdrawal.</p>

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2013-02-25T14:06:32.273Z
-1 never trust someone who wants to anonymously hold your money
o0'.
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Steve Wallis
<p>Are there any websites where bitcoin holders can invest their money? Such as by buying shares or giving out loans. For example there is a <a href="https://www.shareholder.ru/About.aspx" rel="nofollow">ShareHolder</a> service for WebMoney. Is there something similar for Bitcoin?</p>

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2012-11-22T00:23:58.040Z
A great answer to this question would be a link to a website that actively maintain a list of such websites, otherwise the answer here will likely get out of date.
Highly Irregular
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2012-11-22T06:32:25.253Z
When a venture raises capital in bitcoins it spends those on assets and contracts tied to fiat money.  As a result if the exchange rate rises, the venture's earnings are at a lower rate (in terms of bitcoins).  As a result, the lower dividends cause the valuation for the venture to drop.  So it is very difficult for a business to either be capitalized using bitcoins without the investor losing if the exchange rate rises.  Simply holding bitcoins as an asset has provided better returns than "putting the funds to work" has returned.
Stephen Gornick
<investing><loans>
How to invest bitcoins?
Serhiy
# How to invest bitcoins?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-11-21)

Are there any websites where bitcoin holders can invest their money? Such as by buying shares or giving out loans. For example there is a [ShareHolder](https://www.shareholder.ru/About.aspx) service for WebMoney. Is there something similar for Bitcoin?

**Tags:** investing, loans

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: A great answer to this question would be a link to a website that actively maintain a list of such websites, otherwise the answer here will likely get out of date.  
> **username_2**: When a venture raises capital in bitcoins it spends those on assets and contracts tied to fiat money.  As a result if the exchange rate rises, the venture's earnings are at a lower rate (in terms of bitcoins).  As a result, the lower dividends cause the valuation for the venture to drop.  So it is very difficult for a business to either be capitalized using bitcoins without the investor losing if the exchange rate rises.  Simply holding bitcoins as an asset has provided better returns than "putting the funds to work" has returned.  

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## 5 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2012-11-22. Score: 7

A list of Bitcoin-related financial investment services:

* <http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Financial>

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: The link is broken.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2012-11-21. Score: 4

Beware, making use of the following could be dangerous, risky, or even illegal:

* <http://btcjam.com> p2p loans
* <http://polimedia.us/mpex> stock exchange and options contracts
* <https://coinbr.com> an mpex broker (makes it easier to use mpex)
* <https://icbit.se> futures, mostly
* <https://cryptostocks.com> stock exchange

> **Comments:**
> **username_5**: The "dangerous and risky" label is accurate, but "illegal" remains to be seen. European Central Bank considers bitcoin market to be existing outside its regulation (only normal trade laws apply), US/UK authorities did not issue clear assessment yet afaik. But it's reasonable to assume there isn't bigger legal threat, than for example, accessing unlicensed online casinos.  
> **username_4**: I did leave a little wiggle room in that statement just for that concern, essentially saying that it 'could be illegal'  
> **username_6**: I have been using btcjam and it is pretty simple. However people aren't really offering competitive rates, the highest reasonable return i have seen is 5%. There are higher ones, but only for untrustworthy people.  
> **username_7**: @PeterMichealLacey-Bordeaux, it may have improved since your comment. I've successfully invested in several high interest ones. You should do due diligence as with  anything and don't only go by the ratings the site shows. Also look at number of trades and even ask the borrower to chat offline and send more verification if you have doubts of their ability or motivations to repay.  

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### Answer by username_8 on 2012-11-22. Score: 0

A new exchange just opened at <http://btct.co> operated by the same person running <http://litecoinglobal.com>


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### Answer by username_9 on 2014-03-03. Score: 0

I've had some pretty good luck with Cryptostocks.com. Not all of the things on that site are things I would condone. There's a lot of stock for groups that do orchestrated pump and dumps. But they also have miners and companies that are building economies for cryptocurrencies, which I approve of. It takes all kinds, I guess.


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### Answer by username_10 on 2013-02-25. Score: -2

You could invest IN bitcoins or you could invest your bitcoins.. Slight difference. There are several companies that offer cash gold silver etc investments that now allow you to invest your bitcoins too. Google finds few results as yet but they are out there. I use a non-profit investment company at www.bitcointrustgroup.org as they seem to offer good returns but on the downside they only offer long term investments if you dont want to suffer penalties for early withdrawal.

> **Comments:**
> **username_11**: -1 never trust someone who wants to anonymously hold your money  

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