If there is any investment story that can inspire people, it must be the experiences of early Bitcoin holders who caught the right wave. Their stories are not just numbers in wealth growth but serve as ultimate tests of market insight and decision-making courage.

Let's start with the name Li Xiaolai. This guy was originally teaching English at New Oriental, living a steady life. Until one day, he came into contact with Bitcoin and was immediately attracted by the prospects of this virtual currency. Rather than calling him a speculator, it’s more accurate to say he’s a believer—he bought heavily when Bitcoin was cheap, then began a long-term accumulation journey. Eventually, his account held 100,000 Bitcoins. During the 2017 bull market, this former English teacher cashed out 13.5 billion yuan. From a teacher earning a few tens of thousands a month to a billionaire, the psychological gap must have been huge. Some might mock that he just made a profit from price differences, but a difference of 100,000 Bitcoins is no small feat.

Another person worth mentioning is Guo Hongcai, known in the circle as "Bao Er Ye." This guy is labeled as an angel investor in Bitcoin, involved in projects like Yihang Cloud Computing and Fuguo Fund, and has even operated the world’s largest Bitcoin mining farm. In 2013, he discovered Bitcoin in a garage coffee shop, and by 2016, he was invited to the Davos Forum. Even more outrageous, he dared to challenge the well-dressed Wall Street elites in T-shirts and slippers, advocating for Bitcoin’s ideals on the international stage. By 2018, he bought a luxury house in the US with 500 Bitcoins. 500 coins—at that time, worth at least tens of millions.

Looking abroad, Daniel Crocker was an employee at an IT company, still an apprentice in 2012. During a boring lunch break, he casually chatted with colleagues about Bitcoin and impulsively invested a small amount. No one expected that this casual decision would change his life trajectory. He held onto those coins for 8 years, and last year, selling some was enough to cover half of his new house’s down payment. He even said he felt lucky and openly admitted that investing still relies on a bit of luck and patience.

Finally, Kingsley Advani is even more intense. As a software engineer, he didn’t dabble but went all in—cleared out his bank account, sold all his belongings just to buy as many Bitcoins as possible. This kind of high-stakes gamble indeed brought substantial returns, but it’s also important to acknowledge the risks hidden behind such bold moves.

The logic behind these stories is actually very simple: identify a disruptive asset early, hold firmly when prices are low, and wait for market recognition. Bitcoin went from worthless code to a trillion-dollar asset, experiencing countless doubts and technological iterations along the way. Those who survived the bear markets of 2011, 2014, and 2018 are the ones who earned the right to enjoy the subsequent prosperity. Time and faith—both are indispensable.