Many people worry about whether 0.1 Bitcoin is enough for freedom, but actually the question is asked the wrong way. From the supply perspective, the 21 million cap is eternal; the 20% that has already sunk to the bottom of the sea will never return, and coins are flowing out of exchanges every day. After the 2024 halving, the inflation rate will be only 0.78%, making it even scarcer than gold. This is not an exaggeration. Historical patterns are harsh but clear—each halving cycle is followed by a true breakout after 12 to 18 months. During the window from 2025 to 2026, institutions are quietly accumulating, expected to reach 4.2 million coins, accounting for one-fifth of the circulating supply. Even if the price dips back to $60,000 during this period, the long-term annualized return can still stay at 93%. If one day Bitcoin’s total market cap catches up with gold, and the price breaks a million dollars, then 0.1 coin equals $100,000—enough to realize retirement dreams in many small countries. But the strategy is actually very simple: every month, use your salary to buy spot, then immediately transfer it to a cold wallet, with seed phrases engraved on steel plates and locked in a safe. Treat exchanges only as markets; never keep long-term assets there. During bear markets, hoard coins desperately; during bull markets, sell systematically. Avoid derivatives and similar instruments. But what I want to say here is, don’t expect to get rich overnight. Bitcoin is essentially an Noah’s Ark to hedge against fiat currency devaluation, not a quick shortcut to escape hard work. If you can truly hold on for 23 years without wavering, time will turn that 0.1 coin into a starship ticket.

By the end of 2025, Wall Street traders discovered a strange phenomenon: the relationship between cryptocurrencies and the US stock market has completely reversed. Bitcoin, once considered a high-risk speculative asset, is now influencing top global capital markets like Nasdaq through algorithmic trading "conveyor belts." What initially was a simple follow has evolved into a bizarre two-way dance—sometimes, Bitcoin even becomes the lead dancer. One such reversal occurred in November last year. Nvidia released earnings that exceeded expectations, and Nasdaq should have surged happily—indeed, it did, rising over 2% at one point. But by midday, the situation flipped: all gains were wiped out, and the market closed down more than 2%. The chief strategist at Interactive Brokers was discussing the market on the phone at the time, and his words now seem prophetic: "I was just talking about how strong the market is, saying 'Bitcoin is about to hit $90,000, once it breaks through, the S&P will also start to shake.'" Strangely enough, Bitcoin did break $90,000, and as a result, Nasdaq and the S&P 500 immediately started to decline. This is no coincidence; algorithms are behind the scenes manipulating this. These trading algorithms have started to treat Bitcoin as a kind of "barometer," or in other words, a gauge of speculative trends. Once most market participants see this correlation, the algorithm response becomes even faster, and the flow of funds becomes more predictable. This explains why sometimes a sudden move in the cryptocurrency market can instantly trigger a wave in the US stock market.

The trading performance over the past week has not been very good, and I lost quite a bit. But rather than blaming the market or luck, it's better to honestly examine myself. After a careful review, I realized that the problems still stem from two areas: first, my understanding of the market is still too shallow; second, my knowledge reserves are clearly insufficient. Last night, I was fortunate to sit and chat with a seasoned trader in the square. As we talked, I realized how big the gap between us really is. Some of his trading logic and risk control ideas he shared are more effective than any tutorial I’ve seen before. That’s when I understood that relying solely on market practice is not enough; I must combine theoretical knowledge, book accumulation, and practical experience to gradually find my own rhythm. To be honest, no one enters this market to lose money. Every loss is a lesson, and the current difficulties are just part of the growth process. Let’s encourage each other — don’t let your ignorance become a shackle of fate. Persist in learning and continuous evolution. Long-term assets like Bitcoin are worth our time and effort to understand.