Regretting Not Jumping on the Bitcoin Bandwagon: My Honest Confession

Pakistan
April 1, 2024 5:34pm CST
Hey everyone, So, I gotta get something off my chest. You know that feeling when you kick yourself for not taking a chance when you had the opportunity? Well, that's me right now, and let me tell you, it stings. Okay, here's the deal. A while back, I had this golden chance to hop on the Bitcoin train when the price was hovering around 10k and 15k. I remember thinking, "Eh, it's just another trend," or "Maybe it's too risky," and now I'm sitting here, looking back, and thinking, "Why, oh why, didn't I just go for it?" I mean, come on, who wouldn't want a time machine right about now? If I could go back, you bet I'd slap some sense into my past self and scream, "Buy those bitcoins, buddy!" Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I'd be rolling in cash if I had bought in back then. But hey, even a little slice of that Bitcoin pie would've been nice, right? Instead, here I am, feeling like I missed out on the biggest financial opportunity of the century. But hey, it's not all doom and gloom. I'm trying to see the silver lining here. Maybe there'll be another chance down the road, who knows? And hey, even if there isn't, life goes on, right? We live and learn, they say. So, if you're out there and you're thinking about taking a leap into the world of cryptocurrency, my advice? Don't wait around like I did. Seize the moment, take the plunge, and who knows? You might just thank yourself later. But for now, I'll just be over here, nursing my case of FOMO and dreaming of what could've been. Catch you later, fellow MyLotters. And remember, don't let those golden opportunities slip through your fingers like I did. Peace out!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Apr
Buy low, sell high, or let it ride. Don’t be upset about your missed opportunity. The prices fluctuate and if you keep your eye on it, you can invest anytime.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
2 Apr
I'm sorry you missed the opportunity. I hope you get another one. I wouldn't want to invest in Bitcoin. Nice article
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• Nairobi, Kenya
3 Apr
@zainkhan121 because I don't know much about Bitcoin. I invested in 2017 and made a loss.
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• Pakistan
3 Apr
@mildredtabitha and leaving your btc in your wallet, you would have been in profit by a huge margin.
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• Pakistan
2 Apr
Why not?
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
2 Apr
Nice to see you again. I know what you mean precisely. As you say, there will be something else, or another time perhaps?
• Pakistan
2 Apr
The issue with avoiding that risk was that nobody anticipated it would surge to the 70k mark, yet it did. Perhaps, at this very moment, we're on the verge of regretting a potential future scenario where it reaches the 100K mark.
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• Arvada, Colorado
2 Apr
@zainkhan121 I believe right now would also be a good time, though I am extremely ignorant of Bitcoin.
@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
2 Apr
Do not blame yourself, remember this saying: "Better to lose an opportunity than to lose money".
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@Tampa_girl7 (50256)
• United States
28 Apr
I really never have understood exactly what it is.
@Tampa_girl7 (50256)
• United States
28 Apr
@zainkhan121 yeah, it’s all a bit confusing to me.
• Pakistan
28 Apr
@Tampa_girl7 Imagine you have a digital version of money that isn't controlled by any government or bank. That's cryptocurrency. Now, Bitcoin is like the most popular kid in the cryptocurrency class. It's a type of digital money that you can use to buy things online or invest in, kind of like how you use regular money but it only exists on the internet.
• Pakistan
28 Apr
The crypto and Bitcoin you mean?
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@dya80dya (36656)
15 May
I think it's never too late to invest. How could you know that you could be rich if you invested? Even now you can invest. I invested in Solana and the coin became very expensive. I wish I could have invested more.
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@snowy22315 (180800)
• United States
1 May
It's not doing too well now.
@ptrikha_2 (46962)
• India
1 Jun
The FOMO is something that makes us feel down and dejected. However, I think if you have some good service providers, you can still plan a foray into BTC. However, invest wisely - do not over invest as Crypto currencies can sometimes undergo a lot of volatility. Apart from BTC, you can also look towards putting money in Ether, Solana, Chainlink and if you can take a bit more risk, in Tron and Binance Coin. There are more DeFis and NFTs as well but I have not tried them much. And well, I once made 1000 Rs out of a investment of Rs 200 in BTC. But that was 2007 and now Crypto earnings are taxed as well. Sometimes I too feel that I should have been more regular with BTC. However, personal financial issues as well as other limitations often bound and limit us.
@May2k8 (18361)
• Indonesia
4 Apr
in the past I lost around 2 Bitcoin (that was from mining) as far as I remember the price was still $30 per piece at that time and in the past I can't exchange them into my currency. As time goes by, many new crypto coins are appearing and Bitcoin is still on favorite. There will always be times, you have to be patient nothing is instant.
@kaylachan (69808)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Apr
You can buy and sell bitcoin anytime you want. If you can afford to buy into it, that is. You're not the only one who isn't in a rush to buy crypto. It's not for everyone and it's new.
• Pakistan
2 Apr
Absolutely, investing in Bitcoin gives you the freedom to buy and sell at your convenience, but it's also okay if it's not the right fit for everyone right now. It's a new frontier, and it's important to consider affordability and personal preferences before diving in.
@TheHorse (218918)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 May
I never trusted Bitcoin. I did have an opportunity to buy eBay when it went public. But I "forgot." Long story. I regret that one.
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 May
I'm sorry you missed the opportunity.