One of the most impressive and crazy stories in the world of crypto is that of Erik Finman, a young American who became a multimillionaire thanks to Bitcoin.
In 2011, at the age of 12, Erik Finman received 1000 $ from his grandmother as a gift. Rather than spending that money, he invested it in Bitcoin when the price of the crypto was around 12 $ per Bitcoin. At the time, no one knew that Bitcoin would explode. By 2013, when Bitcoin reached $1200, Erik had already multiplied his investment by 100, turning his 1000 $ into 1 million dollars.
However, Erik did not stop there. In 2017, Bitcoin reached 20,000 $ and his fortune increased again. At that time, Erik had sold some of his Bitcoins to finance his projects and investments. By the age of 18, he had become one of the youngest millionaires in crypto, with a net worth of over 4 million dollars.
What makes the story even crazier is that Erik planned to leave school and start working in crypto to pursue his passion. He even created his own educational crypto platform to help people better understand this booming field.
Today, even though Erik's story is unique, it shows how a decision as simple as investing in Bitcoin in its early days can completely transform someone's life. This young prodigy has become one of the symbols of the wealth generated by crypto, with a career that has accelerated thanks to his early vision of the market.