Back in July 2011, someone on a Bitcoin forum confidently wrote:
> “Bitcoin will never reach $20 again.”
At that time, Bitcoin had just crashed from around $30 to under $15. The hype had vanished, fear dominated, and many early adopters believed the experiment was over. That user sold everything, convinced the dream had ended.
And they were right — Bitcoin never touched $20 again.
But not for the reason they thought.
Instead of fading away, Bitcoin took off. It didn’t just recover — it redefined global finance. What began as a niche digital idea became one of the most valuable assets on Earth, sparking new industries, challenging traditional banks, and forcing governments to pay attention.
That old forum post now serves as a timeless reminder:
People often underestimate change. Every revolution begins as a joke, a gamble, or a passing trend — until it quietly becomes unstoppable.
The person who sold saw risk.
Those who held on saw possibility.
Bitcoin isn’t just a story about price.
It’s a story about belief, patience, and conviction — about what happens when technology meets unwavering faith in the future.
Sometimes the greatest lessons in markets come from those who were absolutely sure… and absolutely wrong.
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