My name is Najwa, and in March 2022, I finally decided to step out of my comfort zone and try something I had heard so much about: investing in cryptocurrencies. I had been hearing about Bitcoin for years, about people who bought in for a few dollars and made thousands, even millions. I always hesitated. But this time, I told myself: "If I don’t start now, I will regret it later."
I entered with only $1,000. It’s not a huge amount, but for me, it was a big step. I bought Bitcoin through the Binance platform, and I decided to adopt a "long-term holding" strategy — known in the crypto community as HODL. I wasn't planning to sell quickly, nor to try day trading, and I was prepared to endure market fluctuations.
The first year: The difficult beginning
In March 2022, the price of Bitcoin was around $40,000. At that time, I bought a small portion of the currency – about 0.025 BTC. A few months later, the price started to drop, and by the end of 2022, the price reached $16,000!
In other words: my investment lost more than 60% of its value.
I was following the screen daily, and every time the price dropped, my heart sank with it. I spent months saying: "Why didn’t I sell earlier?" or "Did I waste my money?" But every time, I remembered my goal: I'm here to learn and to be patient.
The second year: A glimmer of hope
In 2023, things started to improve. The price gradually rose from $16,000, and in the second half of the year, it exceeded $30,000. I began to breathe easier, feeling that patience was paying off. I started following analyses, reading more, and understanding the market better.
But there was still fear. The market is unstable, and on some days, you find Bitcoin dropping by $5,000 in hours. All this while I was holding 0.025 BTC, I hadn’t sold a single cent.
The third year: The explosion
At the beginning of 2024, something I hadn’t expected happened. The market rebounded strongly. Bitcoin broke the $50,000 mark, and then in March 2024, it crossed the $70,000 barrier!
This means the current value of my investment reached about $1,750.
Although the profit isn't huge compared to the stories of immense wealth we hear, for me, it was an achievement.
A 75% profit over 3 years, without selling, and without any single move – just patience and confidence.
Was it an easy journey?
Never. There were moments I almost lost hope. And on some days, I felt like I had lost. But every day, I learned, and every fluctuation taught me that investing isn’t always about profit, but is always an experience that makes you grow.
I still haven't sold, and I'm still holding onto my Bitcoin. My heart is filled with hope that the future will be better, not just in terms of profit, but also in terms of self-confidence, decision-making, and patience during downturns.
The summary of my experience:
Start with a small amount: You don’t have to start with thousands. $1,000 was enough for me to learn.
Understanding the market is more important than profit: Every time the market dropped, I learned invaluable lessons.
Patience is key: Success in crypto isn’t for those looking for quick gains.
Self-confidence is essential: When everyone was selling, I remained steady.
If there’s one thing I can say to anyone thinking of starting:
Start, but begin with an open mind and heart, and be ready to learn even from losses.
