u/Double_Astronaut02

I'm new to crypto investing and would appreciate some guidance from experienced investors.

My goal is long-term investing rather than trading. I plan to start with Bitcoin and possibly Ethereum, and my investment horizon is 10+ years.

Here's my current situation:

- I already have a Binance account.

- However, after reading about various issues and scams related to P2P transactions (bank account freezes, fraudulent counterparties, etc.), I'm hesitant to fund my Binance account through P2P.

- To avoid those concerns, I recently opened an account with GetBit and am considering using it to accumulate Bitcoin.

- I'm also thinking about purchasing a Trezor Safe 3 hardware wallet so I can eventually move my Bitcoin into self-custody.

A few questions:

1. For someone just starting out, does the combination of GetBit + Trezor Safe 3 make sense?

2. Has anyone here used GetBit extensively? How has your experience been with deposits, withdrawals, spreads, and customer support?

3. I noticed that Coinbase is now officially available in India. Does Coinbase India allow withdrawals to self-custody wallets for Bitcoin and Ethereum?

4. Would you recommend sticking with GetBit for the initial accumulation phase, or is there a better approach for an Indian investor focused on long-term holding and self-custody?

My priority is security, simplicity, and long-term ownership of my assets rather than active trading.

Any insights, experiences, or things I should watch out for would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I'm relatively new to international investing and looking to diversify my portfolio beyond India. After comparing a few platforms, I'm currently leaning towards Paasa as it seems to meet most of my requirements in terms of access, simplicity, and overall user experience.

For my initial international allocation, I'm planning to invest in:

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (IWDA) iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF (EIMI)

My understanding is that this combination provides broad exposure to both developed and emerging markets and is somewhat similar to a global market portfolio.

My tentative plan is: Start with a simple IWDA + EIMI allocation. Invest consistently over the long term. Gain experience with international markets before considering any individual stocks. Potentially add a small allocation to direct stocks in the future once I have a better understanding of the market.

A few questions for those with more experience: Does IWDA + EIMI still make sense as a core international portfolio in 2026?

What allocation would you suggest between the two (e.g., 85/15, 80/20, etc.)?

For investors based in India, are there any tax, currency conversion, or platform-related considerations that I should be aware of?

Would you recommend sticking with ETFs long-term, or gradually adding individual stocks once the portfolio reaches a certain size?

Any feedback, suggestions, or potential blind spots in this approach would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm relatively new to international investing and looking to diversify my portfolio beyond India. After comparing a few platforms, I'm currently leaning towards Paasa as it seems to meet most of my requirements in terms of access, simplicity, and overall user experience.

For my initial international allocation, I'm planning to invest in:

iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (IWDA) iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF (EIMI)

My understanding is that this combination provides broad exposure to both developed and emerging markets and is somewhat similar to a global market portfolio.

My tentative plan is: Start with a simple IWDA + EIMI allocation. Invest consistently over the long term. Gain experience with international markets before considering any individual stocks. Potentially add a small allocation to direct stocks in the future once I have a better understanding of the market.

A few questions for those with more experience: Does IWDA + EIMI still make sense as a core international portfolio in 2026?

What allocation would you suggest between the two (e.g., 85/15, 80/20, etc.)?

For investors based in India, are there any tax, currency conversion, or platform-related considerations that I should be aware of?

Would you recommend sticking with ETFs long-term, or gradually adding individual stocks once the portfolio reaches a certain size?

Any feedback, suggestions, or potential blind spots in this approach would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!