I see saving and investing as entirely different asset classes

When you take a sound money lens, Bitcoin eg, when in self-custody, is just money, and therefore is a savings technology

Gold, when self-custodied, would be the same thing

As soon as you spend that money, ie buy an equity, a bond, a real estate asset, you’re shifting from a savings tool to an investment

One of the major moments for me of the last 5 years was understanding that money, ie saving, was even an option, as the tradfi setup on inflationary money implies a passive index tracker is savings eg, but actually it’s an investment

Ultimately, it’s about differing forms of risk that your capital is under

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Totally agree! It’s eye-opening how we see money and investments differently. Understanding the roles of saving and investing really helps us navigate our financial journey better. 💡 Keep sharing these insights!