I guess you could say I’m an old-timer—I started getting into cryptocurrency back in 2013, when not many people around me were playing with it. Looking back now, out of that group of friends who entered the space together, those who are still holding coins have actually become the minority.

Over the years, I’ve been steadily accumulating Bitcoin. Right now, I hold around 400. I don’t have any special strategy; I just believe in one logic: time will prove everything. I’ve set a small goal for myself—to collect 1,000 in my lifetime, then just sit back and wait. As for what will happen in 10 or 20 years? The market will give the answer.

At nearly $100,000 per coin right now, that’s about 3 million RMB each. Looking back, earning my first 10 million took a year and a half—that was the toughest period, constantly making mistakes and adjusting my trading strategy. The second 10 million took three months, the third only 40 days, and by the fourth, it took just five days. Honestly, 75% of my current funds were made in the past six months—when the market moves, it moves fast.

But today, I don’t want to talk about how to make money—I want to talk about what to do after you’ve made it. There are plenty of people in this space who’ve achieved financial freedom, but just as many who’ve crashed and burned. Some pitfalls, you really don’t appreciate until you step in them yourself.

**First, let’s talk about privacy.**
Don’t go around bragging about how much you’ve made or how much you hold—especially keep a low profile on social platforms. Showing off won’t earn you respect; it’ll bring trouble—at best, scammers will target you; at worst, your personal safety could be at risk.

**Next, your choice of circle.**
Not everyone can understand the logic of this industry, and not everyone is worth building a deep relationship with. After financial freedom, you’ll find that some relationships can’t withstand the test of money, and some people only approach you because you have it. At this point, filtering your circle becomes especially important—keep those who truly understand you, and stay away from those just looking to profit from you.

There’s more, but the core message boils down to this: money is a tool, not the goal. Don’t let wealth end up controlling your life.