Li Xiaolai bought 2,100 Bitcoins at an average price of $6 in 2011, with a total cost of about $12,600.
Zhao Changpeng purchased between 1,600 to 3,300 Bitcoins at an average price of $300 to $600 in 2014, with a total cost of $1 million from selling his house in Shanghai.
Meitu Inc. began purchasing at an average price of $47,000 in 2021, ultimately holding 940.89 Bitcoins, with a total cost of about $100 million after adding some Ethereum.
Three examples spanning 10 years, and they all made money.
The theory states that investing your spare cash allows you to withstand volatility and hold long-term.
But if you look at those who have achieved financial freedom, who hasn't taken big risks? Who hasn't gone all-in?
Earning big money with spare cash is pure luck; earning big money by going all-in requires courage and vision.
Those who achieve financial freedom through Bitcoin generally share the following traits:
First, greed. Zhao Changpeng, a technical talent who writes code at an exchange, had a good life in Shanghai, so why did he sell his house in 2012 to go all-in on Bitcoin? Greed. He didn't think he was already doing well; he thought, 'I can be even more awesome and richer.'
Second, boldness. Guo Hongcai, a beef seller, listened to Li Xiaolai's preaching and dared to go all-in with his wife. Would you dare?
Third, patience. Those who hold long-term (HODL) usually have clear goals and do not sell just because it has risen by 30% and outperformed Buffett. Just look at how many people on Zhihu bought Bitcoin at $2000 and then sold it.
Fourth, emotional control, which is also control of human nature; controlling greed and fear is key. Most people trading contracts die at this point.
Fifth, faith. The vast majority of long-term Bitcoin holders strongly resonate with the ideals of decentralized finance and personal sovereignty. This faith is also their reason for going all-in; it is their belief that helps them navigate bull and bear markets.
Bitcoin rewards those who hold it consistently.
But it does not reward those who follow the trend, so I do not recommend buying Bitcoin now in 2025. Even if Bitcoin reaches $200,000 or $300,000, so what? You missed the boat.
You should focus on the RWA track and any projects that can withstand fiat currency challenges and support cross-border payments.
There are still positions in the battle team; get in quickly!
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