I got out, fortunately, with a small profit -- small, because I had started with BTC. Had I started with $, the profit would have been much greater. And, that's exactly how they game the system -- as long as BTC keeps rising (at this rate), they'll keep their doors open.

My "getting out" article: https://steemit.com/life/@libertyteeth/bitconnect-loan-funds-have-returned-not-doing-that-again