My story about bitcoin and my old friend.

[CryptSafe]

From your story I could deduce three things; commitment, passion and perseverance which were in display by you. I commend you for that mate and I am happy your efforts yielded positive results because you believed in it and you never gave up but what made me more happy is the fact that your story changed and your friend could see it and was surprised at the speed you upgraded all thanks to bitcoin the stand you took and he also apologized for mocking you at your early days as a bitcoin enthusiast.
It paid off mate and here you are enjoying the fruit of your commitment. I know your turn around is a testimony to others who doubted the process and I also believe as a result of what they have seen in yiur life, they would also key in to bitcoin movement themselves without you talking too much to convince them. This story is worth sharing so as to motivate and encourage others who have long been on the spot waiting and almost losing hope to not give up as there is always a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

Congratulations!

[BD Crypto]

Congratulations OP for your every achievement from Bitcoin. But he shouldn't regret too much by watching your achievements. Because many users are here who entered in Bitcoin and had a strong believe on it but end of the day all didn't achieve success like you. Some got scammed by a custodial wallet or exchange and some faced panic situation and sold in big loss. So it is not like that your friend will also achieve like you but I appreciate you because you have faced many situation and have passed many uphill. And I believe you are a good decision maker.

It's still not too late and your friend should take some effective decisions soon. So your duty will be take caring about him so that he can make better decisions like you or may not fall in a trap or something like a beginner does.

[yazher]

They always become regretful especially when they see the results because the road they took after they disbelieved in you leads them to nothing but only loss of their precious time. they should consider themselves lucky because, in this crypto world where there are lots of scammers and frauds, they have friends that they can rely on in terms of giving them real information on where they gonna invest their money and time. Others right now are not as lucky as they are because they need to individually check for themselves the right coins and projects to invest they are also using their precious time for their own research about it.

[Pandu Geddon]

Do you have the same story, I mean a close person, relative or friend who used to dislike bitcoin, and they became regretful after seeing a significant change after meeting again.

when it comes to hanging out with friends, I have some who didn't believe in Bitcoin before. In fact they just said Bitcoin wouldn't last another year at that point. We're still on good terms, but I didn't really talk about Bitcoin when we were together. they're not sure about Bitcoin so I don't have to go into what they don't like.
because I have another job, of course when discussing work I never talk about Bitcoin. It's different when I gather with friends or family who like investing. Bitcoin is one of the funniest topics to talk about among the right people.

[Smack That Ace]

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I personally don't want anyone know that I get better financiall by Bitcoin. They will look at me, feel jealous, set up traps for robbery and any kind of accident to steal my bitcoin. I read some stories like that and I don't want I will contribute one more such stories.

Do you need to make things more serious? Unless you're a billionaire or super rich, if you only have a few hundred thousand dollars, it's not as bad as you say. Sure, people will envy and hate us if we become richer than them, but I don't think people will be evil and trap and steal your money unless you are the bad guy. But I agree with you that we should not flaunt or brag about our assets, whether it is bitcoin or any other asset.

[Z390]

Some will regret their decisions and they will come back, accept them because we can't judge them by saying they are bad for not being supportive, some people are so overprotective when they want the best for their friends, do not blame them, not until they become evil and try to hurt you, decisions making in life is sometimes not a plain sight, it's full of edges and we won't know until we try, imagine you invest in Bitcoin and something bad happened, your friend would probably be saying he told you, that you should have listened.

No one is perfect in decision making, and now that they admit their mistake and want to learn you should welcome them with open arms and teach them, for there might come a time where you will be in the position they are in right now, you might need to learn one or two from them too.

[Solosanz]

Do you need to make things more serious? Unless you're a billionaire or super rich, if you only have a few hundred thousand dollars, it's not as bad as you say. Sure, people will envy and hate us if we become richer than them, but I don't think people will be evil and trap and steal your money unless you are the bad guy.

Criminal isn't only looking about how much you have, but they're looking for the chance that they can steal your money. If only billionaire or super rich are getting robbed, we will not hear someone lost his wallet, lost his phone etc. Bad or good guy, it's not the thing since money is the number one in capitalism society.

Not yet. To be honest, I'm not talking about that with anyone. My friends and close family know that I have it, but they don't know how much I own and invest. If someone will ask me how to buy it I will be glad to answer, and I hope someday this day will come.

If you're really want any people including stranger asking about Bitcoin related stuff, you can wear a Bitcoin shirt or anything that involved with Bitcoin. There's might be someone who will reach you.

[robelneo]

and he admitted his mistake at that time, but that was also my motivation and I had to prove it and he also felt sorry, because he was not involved with bitcoin at that time and instead mocked him.

Do you have the same story, I mean a close person, relative or friend who used to dislike bitcoin, and they became regretful after seeing a significant change after meeting again.

Yours is a success story because you take the risk, ignored those who mocked you, and decided that Bitcoin is worth investing your money in, there's a lot of resistance and FUD and the complication attached to using Bitcoin are just some of the reasons, we cannot blame these people, much more if these are our relatives, we can still encourage them to invest and adopt Bitcoin.

I also have the same stories as yours from friends and relatives who ignore me when I tried to encourage them to invest in Bitcoin and I never take it against them just lucky to be in the right mindset about Bitcoin back then but I told them that it's still not too late and since I have set an example already they are now more receptive to accepting Bitcoin.

[Falconer]

OP, it's hard to convince someone of bitcoin if they've never been directly involved in it. Many people underestimate bitcoin and its potential in the long term because they never wanted to go deep into it or want to learn about it, but most of them will regret it after other people get good returns.

Do you have the same story, I mean a close person, relative or friend who used to dislike bitcoin, and they became regretful after seeing a significant change after meeting again.

There are many other people who disdain bitcoin besides your friend, but nowadays their mindset about bitcoin has changed. Even investors in gold and other physical assets have diversified their assets with bitcoins instead of just physical assets, that is because bitcoins can allow them to earn better returns than the potential of their physical assets in the long term.

I don't have the same story, but it had too much going on in the early days of bitcoin. They certainly regretted it, but it would never be of any use if they didn't start studying it and investing in it.

[Nrcewker]

I would say never to disclose your investments. Whether it's crypto or any sort of investment, it’s better to keep it within yourself. Moreover, if bitcoins or crypto is illegal in your country, then it’s better not to share with anyone regarding your crypto investment. I can understand the OP’s feelings about how he made his friend regret his decision, but to be honest, I won’t show off if I have made any profits from crypto. You did your part, OP, by informing your friend about the crypto investments. Now he didn’t follow your advice, so it’s obviously his fault. I hope your friend now understands the value of the coins.

[Wend]

Well this is one of a wrong way to introduce someone about Bitcoin, when your friend is really surprised you've change your life with Bitcoin, he will think Bitcoin will change his life too. But not everyone is a diamond hand, maybe he will invest with all of his money when Bitcoin price is $30K. Let's imagine if Bitcoin price slowly declining to $25K, he will ask why Bitcoin price is declining. When Bitcoin price is keep declining to $20K and he have hold for 6 months, he might say you've scammed him.

You need to be ready, your friend would be active to communicate with you in terms about Bitcoin price.

Investing in bitcoin will not guarantee anyone will get a return and change their life. But if you don't try, you will never have a chance to change your life. I don't see anything wrong with OP trying to share the opportunity with friends because OP has experienced and has good results, so there is no reason for us to hesitate to share with our loved ones. But you are also right just because we are successful doesn't mean they are too. So as long as we tell them everything from return to risk when investing, let them decide for themselves.

[Rupok]

Like you I also faced the situation, your friend is really surprised to see your change. I also told my friend about Bitcoin and he ignores and makes fun of Bitcoin.  Although he is now involved in a good job and has achieved much financial stability, I have yet to significantly change the financial situation from Bitcoin. But I am hopeful that one day I can surprise my friend like you.For those who scoff and ignore Bitcoin, I wish for all Bitcoin investors to make a significant change. So that they understand what Bitcoin is and how Bitcoin can change life.

[taufik123]

Yours is a success story because you take the risk, ignored those who mocked you, and decided that Bitcoin is worth investing your money in, there's a lot of resistance and FUD and the complication attached to using Bitcoin are just some of the reasons, we cannot blame these people, much more if these are our relatives, we can still encourage them to invest and adopt Bitcoin.

To make fun of just because they don't fully understand how Bitcoin works and is a money-making machine.
some of the rejections that occurred were indeed due to FUD spreading and saying even Bitcoin was just a coin that would eventually disappear and be worthless.
That may only be a general reason and there are many other reasons that influence beginners to start entering.

I also have the same stories as yours from friends and relatives who ignore me when I tried to encourage them to invest in Bitcoin and I never take it against them just lucky to be in the right mindset about Bitcoin back then but I told them that it's still not too late and since I have set an example already they are now more receptive to accepting Bitcoin.

No need to invite friends and relatives we know, they will offer themselves when we are successful and successful in Bitcoin.
Because it happened to me. I am the type of person who is reluctant to explain let alone invite other people to enter, because I already know what will happen.
I only focus on my own success and when I have succeeded many people will ask and wonder how I made so much money.
They will begin to be interested in learning.

[Marykeller]

It is good for someone to stand on his ground on whatever he believed in, if it is legit. If you didn't much believe in bitcoin at the initial time, your friend would have succeeded to talk you out of being a bitcoin investor all because of fear of being scammed.

I'm happy you didn't listen to his advice at that time because if you had, you would now be regretting not investing in bitcoin when you heard about her, just like he is now. It would not be a good idea for your friend to start investing in bitcoin because your circumstances have improved than he used to know you.

Your friend seeking to invest in bitcoin because your circumstance has changed to a brighter one, that he once know you before is not a good idea for him to start investing in bitcoin. He's entering the crypto market with the hopes that his situation will significantly change, just like yours has. If his(circumstance) didn't alter as planned, he will begin to have regrets about taking the risk to invest in bitcoin.

I didn't want to teach it until he asked for it many times

Even though, your friend asks several times before you teach him, tell him that he takes patience to be successful in bitcoin investment. Let him not tremble at her price when it is down, he should invest with his extra money and let him not have imaginary expectations.

[Davidvictorson]

Do you have the same story, I mean a close person, relative or friend who used to dislike bitcoin, and they became regretful after seeing a significant change after meeting again.

No, I haven't experienced such a situation. From your story, I just hope that your friend doesn't have the wrong impression about Bitcoin as a get-rich-quick scheme. Bitcoin represents more than just renovating a house and owning various motorcycles. Bitcoin provides financial and personal freedom from government control and the possibility of not having to work anymore. Your friend might be discouraged if he invests in Bitcoin today expecting immediate riches. Your task is to identify any misconceptions he may now have about Bitcoin due to your success and correct them.

[coolcoinz]

I'm a bit confused that you are showing off the things you bought with bitcoin, like you want to show your friend how wrong he was. Going the "I told you so" route is the easiest way to make your friendship more tense and bitter.

I've never had a similar experience because I don't act like you, OP, but I had some friends message me with regrets about not having invested in bitcoin, or owning bitcoin at some point and selling it cheap.
My close friend bought a computer in 2016 when bitcoin was at its lows.

[yudi09]

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Do you have the same story, I mean a close person, relative or friend who used to dislike bitcoin, and they became regretful after seeing a significant change after meeting again.

During the rise of investments that offer huge profits, a friend of mine left Bitcoin and chose to join the investment group.
He sold the car he used as a means of daily life and used it as capital to invest there.
Six months on, he made a profit of almost 3 times the amount of capital ^{[from selling the car]} invested in one investment community.

In the following months, he gave me a prospect about the investment he was doing now by indirectly telling me to leave Bitcoin.
In order not to offend him, I said wisely that the path I know here is with Bitcoin and let me live it casually even though I can't buy cars and other equipment like you have so far.

Eventually, he returned to the path I chose to stay on.
Bitcoin doesn't make it easy right away, it doesn't make it profitable in a short period of time, but investing is certain.

[uneng]

Well, I had my grandmother who always discredited me for dealing with Bitcoin on the internet. She used to say I was just kidding around and that Bitcoin wasn't real money. Unfortunatelly I didn't have enough time to prove her she was wrong and that Bitcoin could have a big impact on adopters' lives, because she passed away on the turning point between the moment I was bulding my holdings to the moment I started gathering profits from BTC to the real world.

[Poker Player]

So, no merits for the OP?  Bitcointalk, you have changed.

In the end, these stories make me laugh. I have a mixture of tenderness and disbelief. I think a new section should be opened in the forum for personal stories, given the number of people who have stories to tell about how Bitcoin has changed their lives for the better.

Do you have the same story, I mean a close person, relative or friend who used to dislike bitcoin, and they became regretful after seeing a significant change after meeting again.

No, I haven't experienced such a situation.

In the end, it is that Well, it is that in reality, for buying and holding Bitcoin to change your life significantly, you would have to hold it for a long time without selling at the peaks, something that few people endure. If your personal situation only allows you to buy $50 in Bitcoin per month, after 5 years without selling you would have invested $3K and you would have the equivalent of $6K, which is not bad, but it does not change your life. To do so, you would have to hold out much longer or invest more, and if you can invest more, your economy is better and therefore the number to change your life must be proportionally higher as well.

[Fiatless]

Do you have the same story, I mean a close person, relative or friend who used to dislike bitcoin, and they became regretful after seeing a significant change after meeting again.

I don't have the proof you have so nobody wants to be like me. Maybe in the future when I have made some money from bitcoin and own a house and a car just like you, many people that feel I am wasting my time investing in Bitcoin will rethink. I want to congratulate you for all you have achieved with bitcoin but a newbie might be misled by this story. These new members might assume that Bitcoin is a get-rich-quick investment. I am sure that some members of the forum have lost money investing in Bitcoin. So I would want you to inform your friend that there are risks in investing in the bitcoin industry so that he will be prepared for the worst.

I would say never to disclose your investments. Whether it's crypto or any sort of investment, it’s better to keep it within yourself. Moreover, if bitcoins or crypto is illegal in your country, then it’s better not to share with anyone regarding your crypto investment. I can understand the OP’s feelings about how he made his friend regret his decision, but to be honest, I won’t show off if I have made any profits from crypto. You did your part, OP, by informing your friend about crypto investments. Now he didn’t follow your advice, so it’s his fault. I hope your friend now understands the value of the coins.

Keeping your investment secret is important if you want to avoid criminals. There is no need to flaunt what you have achieved because even your close friends or relatives can't be trusted. To maintain privacy it is better to keep it on the low at all times because criminals are looking for signs that you have what they want.