Three years ago at that dinner table, I became a negative example in my family. My wife kept criticizing me for "not focusing on my proper job," and relatives from my father-in-law's side took turns saying, "Crypto trading? Isn't that just gambling?" I lowered my head to eat, unable to respond. At that time, Bitcoin hovered around $30,000, Ethereum had just broken through $2,000, and the entire market was shrouded in a bear market gloom. They advised me, "Just settle down and get a proper job," then turned around to boast about whose kid got a government job or bought a school district house. I held a heavily缩水 (shrunk) position, not even daring to share a screenshot of my real holdings in the family group chat.
The turning point came suddenly. When my account balance first hit seven figures, I said nothing and simply handed my wife a screenshot. She looked at it for a long time, then suddenly burst out laughing: "Alright, you win. I'll cook today, and tonight you can teach me how to operate." Balance, indeed, is the most solid truth.
Last week, I went back to my parents' house, and the scene was turned upside down. My cousin fidgeted and asked, "Bro, can I still get in now? I heard ETH can reach ten thousand?" Even my most critical uncle-in-law came over and whispered, "Um... where's the safest place to store Bitcoin? Cold wallet or exchange?" I opened the app and demonstrated the entire process of registration, verification, and placing an order live for them. My father-in-law took a sip of his wine and muttered, "If I knew this could work back then, I should have joined in too..."
What was once "reckless experimenting" has now become the "most insightful side hustle." But I know in my heart: during a bull market, anyone can tell a story about being a genius; only those who have been wiped out know to truly respect the market. #2026年比特币行情展望 $ETH
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CryingOldWallet
· 01-08 21:13
Balance is indeed the hard truth, but don't forget the next round of bear market harvesting, brother.
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MevWhisperer
· 01-08 13:51
This story sounds exciting, but the reality is that most people are buying in at the high points, waiting to be harvested.
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LiquidationWatcher
· 01-08 05:53
nah this is exactly how it goes... everyone wants in after the bags are already heavy. been there, lost that during 2022 when my health factor hit rock bottom. respect the gains but tbh the real ones aren't posting screenshots at dinner tables—they're sweating over their liquidation thresholds rn, not financial advice but... watch your collateral ratios when this peak gets spicy.
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TommyTeacher1
· 01-06 09:12
Haha, now everyone at home is asking me, it's really ridiculous.
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ConsensusBot
· 01-06 01:50
Haha, this is real life. Balance is the strongest mouthpiece.
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not_your_keys
· 01-06 01:50
Haha, this is what they call the "smell of truth" law. Three years ago it was gambling, and now it's about having good judgment. LOL
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ThesisInvestor
· 01-06 01:49
Haha, this is the magic of the crypto world. Before making money, you're a gambler; after making money, you're a genius.
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ContractFreelancer
· 01-06 01:47
Haha, really, a seven-figure number is the best family lecture tool.
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NotFinancialAdvice
· 01-06 01:26
Wow, this reversal is incredible. Three years ago, I was dissed, and now I’ve become the "investment advisor" at home haha. But seriously, this bull market effect is so real—everyone joins in to make money.
Three years ago at that dinner table, I became a negative example in my family. My wife kept criticizing me for "not focusing on my proper job," and relatives from my father-in-law's side took turns saying, "Crypto trading? Isn't that just gambling?" I lowered my head to eat, unable to respond. At that time, Bitcoin hovered around $30,000, Ethereum had just broken through $2,000, and the entire market was shrouded in a bear market gloom. They advised me, "Just settle down and get a proper job," then turned around to boast about whose kid got a government job or bought a school district house. I held a heavily缩水 (shrunk) position, not even daring to share a screenshot of my real holdings in the family group chat.
The turning point came suddenly. When my account balance first hit seven figures, I said nothing and simply handed my wife a screenshot. She looked at it for a long time, then suddenly burst out laughing: "Alright, you win. I'll cook today, and tonight you can teach me how to operate." Balance, indeed, is the most solid truth.
Last week, I went back to my parents' house, and the scene was turned upside down. My cousin fidgeted and asked, "Bro, can I still get in now? I heard ETH can reach ten thousand?" Even my most critical uncle-in-law came over and whispered, "Um... where's the safest place to store Bitcoin? Cold wallet or exchange?" I opened the app and demonstrated the entire process of registration, verification, and placing an order live for them. My father-in-law took a sip of his wine and muttered, "If I knew this could work back then, I should have joined in too..."
What was once "reckless experimenting" has now become the "most insightful side hustle." But I know in my heart: during a bull market, anyone can tell a story about being a genius; only those who have been wiped out know to truly respect the market. #2026年比特币行情展望 $ETH