1.2BTC to retire right now and live for 30 years? I suppose it depends on where you live, but I'm skeptical that this would be enough unless you're already self-sufficient. In most developed countries you'd likely spend that down to zero before the next cycle top. You need to have enough to last you through the beginning part of the growth curve and still have enough for future appreciation.
Yes, its still risky.
Better wait for the next cycle to see how high we go & more importantly how low we fall.
If the "institutions are coming" turns out to be true, it could go to a million. Even still, the foundations for spending/accepting BTC are not ready yet.
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