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Write a story.
Old Hu and Old Liu.
Around 2013, by chance, Old Hu and Old Liu learned about Bitcoin.
At that time, Old Hu was still a student, short on money, saving every penny to accumulate Bitcoin.
Old Liu, on the other hand, had been teaching at a second-tier city university for many years and had some savings.
Old Hu accumulated Bitcoin not only to solve future financial problems but also contained his philosophical thoughts. He believed that Bitcoin was not just a tool for getting rich quickly but also a political statement.
Old Liu mainly wanted to make a breakthrough financially and retire early.
While Old Hu slowly accumulated Bitcoin with his scholarship, Old Liu saw the opportunity and took out 400,000 yuan at 400 yuan per Bitcoin to buy 1,000 Bitcoins. It even caused a slight market manipulation effect.
Later, Old Hu wrote many articles about Bitcoin and expressed many viewpoints on the subject.
Old Liu, meanwhile, frantically read various articles and posts, reaffirming his faith, and held onto his 1,000 Bitcoins.
In 2014-2015, Bitcoin's price fluctuated from 8,000 yuan down to 900 yuan—a roller coaster ride—Old Liu held firm. Although he regretted not selling at 8,000 yuan, he did not sell at the bottom.
When Bitcoin rose to 6,000 yuan in 2016, Old Liu told me that the bull market was coming. The last time at 8,000 yuan, he didn't sell because 8 million yuan couldn't solve the fundamental problem. He needed at least 20 million yuan to retire.
In 2017, Old Liu finally got the price he wanted and retired as he wished.
Old Hu didn't have enough money to buy a large amount of Bitcoin at the bottom, but he kept accumulating until 2024 before stopping. So, he also had a considerable amount.
After 2024, Old Hu said he would only sell coins for consumption and no longer buy Bitcoin.
Looking at his current assets, Old Hu far surpasses Old Liu. And even if Bitcoin rises to 1 million dollars or 10 million dollars in the future, Old Hu will still hold Bitcoin.