What's the financial runway you actually need to quit your day job and go all-in on crypto?
It's the question a lot of people wrestle with. Some jump in with three months of savings. Others wait until they've got a full year cushioned. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but the calculus matters—especially when you're betting on market cycles and your own ability to generate income in this space.
Think about your monthly burn rate, your risk tolerance, and whether you have any crypto income streams lined up. A developer might need way less runway than a trader. Someone with passive yield from staking or DeFi positions is playing a different game than someone starting from zero.
What's your number? How much would it actually take for you to make that leap?
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rekt_but_not_broke
· 01-04 04:33
Honestly, I really admire the guys who go all in with just three months' worth of money. I can't handle that myself.
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ApeDegen
· 01-03 05:51
ngl I think about 6 months, anything less really can't withstand the bear market
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PebbleHander
· 01-03 05:50
Haha, I was just saying that three months of funds are simply not enough to play with. You need at least half a year to get started, or you'll be so wiped out you'll doubt your life.
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just_here_for_vibes
· 01-03 05:45
Honestly, I haven't even dared to touch my six-month savings, and I still want to go all in on crypto... This mindset is truly reckless.
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DataOnlooker
· 01-03 05:27
I think this question is asked backwards; you should first ask yourself whether you can survive in a bear market for half a year...
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GasOptimizer
· 01-03 05:26
Honestly, only a crazy person would go all-in in just three months. I still need to keep some living expenses before I dare to move.
What's the financial runway you actually need to quit your day job and go all-in on crypto?
It's the question a lot of people wrestle with. Some jump in with three months of savings. Others wait until they've got a full year cushioned. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but the calculus matters—especially when you're betting on market cycles and your own ability to generate income in this space.
Think about your monthly burn rate, your risk tolerance, and whether you have any crypto income streams lined up. A developer might need way less runway than a trader. Someone with passive yield from staking or DeFi positions is playing a different game than someone starting from zero.
What's your number? How much would it actually take for you to make that leap?