Ten Years of Ups and Downs in the Crypto World: My Investment Review: Three Major Stages of Long-term BTC Layout
Having been an old player in the crypto world for ten years, I've stepped into pits, enjoyed gains, and missed heart-wrenching opportunities.
Looking back, the investment route for BTC can actually be divided into three major stages:
First Stage: Holding Coins
From 2013 to 2017, my only strategy was to accumulate BTC. At that time, there weren't many ways to play; just locking away in a cold wallet and waiting for the market. Gains depended entirely on the bull market, while in the bear market, one could only stare blankly.
Second Stage: Derivatives
From 2018 to 2022, futures, contracts, lending, and staking brought more ways to engage with BTC, but risks were tied to returns, and a slight misstep could lead to liquidation.
Third Stage: BTC DeFi Ecosystem
Starting in 2023, BTC Layer 2 solutions like Bitlayer emerged, combining security and liquidity, allowing BTC to participate directly in various opportunities in the EVM ecosystem without leaving the safety of the main chain.
Why is Bitlayer an Essential Tool for Long-term BTC?
1. Safety First: BitVM Challenge Mechanism, main chain lockup, ensuring BTC's security.
2. Amplified Liquidity: After being mapped to YBTC, it can participate in full-chain DeFi, GameFi, NFT, earning extra returns.
3. Ecosystem Dividends: Booster series events, airdrop rewards, and support for ecosystem projects increase early users' earnings.
Current Key Window
• Long-term BTC trend remains unchanged: Continuous inflow of ETF funds, increased global recognition
• Bitlayer Booster Phase Three: August 15—August 29, 5.15M BTR prize pool, low threshold, quick returns
• Early Layout for Future Liquidity Center: When BTC DeFi explodes, you'll be an early liquidity provider
📌 Advice from Veteran Players:
Holding BTC is the underlying logic, but it will generate wealth for BTC, which is key to amplifying the curve.
Bitlayer is not a short-term speculation, but the second-layer engine of the long-term BTC strategy.
