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Why I Believe Crypto Is the Future – My Real Journey (and Why You Don’t Have to Panic)
By Ahsan Ullah
Five years ago, I knew almost nothing about crypto. I thought Bitcoin was just internet money for hackers and gamblers. Then in early 2021, a friend convinced me to put $500 into Bitcoin and Ethereum “just to see.” That $500 turned into life-changing money during the 2021 bull run… and then I watched 70% of it disappear in 2022 when everything crashed.
I panicked. I almost sold everything at the bottom.
But I didn’t.
Today, in November 2025, that same portfolio is worth more than I ever imagined — and I’m calmer than ever. Here’s what I, Ahsan Ullah, have learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.
1. Why I’m Convinced Crypto Is the Future Currency
I’ve lived through tough economic times in Pakistan. I’ve seen cash lose value fast, waited days for international transfers, and paid crazy bank fees. Crypto changed everything for me and millions like me.
• I now send money to my family in Pakistan in seconds for almost nothing using USDC or BUSD.
• I earn 6–12% real yield on stablecoins — my local bank gives me less than 1%.
• I watched El Salvador adopt Bitcoin as legal tender and thought, “If a whole country can do it, why not me?”
Bitcoin isn’t just “digital gold” on paper anymore — I’ve personally used it to protect my savings while inflation destroyed the rupee. That real-world experience turned me from a skeptic into someone who truly believes crypto is the future of money.
2. When I Buy (and When You Should Too)
I used to chase every green candle. I bought the top in 2021 and got wrecked. Now I only buy in two situations:
• Deep dips & panic periods (like the 2022 crash or the summer 2025 correction when BTC dropped below $60K). That’s when I loaded up heaviest.
• Every single month, no matter the price — I set up automatic $100–200 buys (dollar-cost averaging). This simple habit removed all emotions.
Result? My average buy price on Bitcoin is under $28K even after the 2025 rally. Timing the absolute bottom is impossible; buying when others are fearful works every single time.
3. How Long I Hold — My Personal Rule
I follow one simple rule now:
“If I’m not comfortable holding it dropping another 50%, I don’t buy it.”
Because of that mindset, I’ve held through every crash since 2021. My longest hold is Bitcoin I bought in 2020 that I still haven’t sold a single satoshi of. I plan to hold the majority of my stack for at least 5–10 years or until I need it for something big (house, kids’ education, retirement).
Short version: If you’re in solid projects (BTC, ETH, maybe a couple of strong Layer 1s), 3–5 years minimum is where the real wealth is made.
4. Why I Don’t Panic Anymore (Even When the Chart Is Blood Red)
2022 taught me the hardest lesson: the people who panic-sell at the bottom are the ones who fund the millionaires in the next bull run.
Every time the market crashes now, I actually get excited. I zoom out on the chart, remind myself why I bought in the first place, and usually buy more.
My phone notifications are off. I check prices once a week max. I keep 6–12 months of expenses in stablecoins or cash so I’m never forced to sell during a bear market.
The result? I slept like a baby when Bitcoin went from $69K → $15K, and I was laughing (and buying) the whole way back up.
Final Words from Ahsan Ullah
I’m not a guru. I’m not a whale. I’m just a regular guy from Pakistan who started with $500, made every mistake possible, and somehow came out the other side wealthier and wiser.
If I can do it, you can too.
Start small. Buy the dips. Hold longer than you think you need to. And never, ever panic-sell your future.
The revolution is here — and I’m all in.
Are you?
– Ahsan Ullah
November 2025
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Always do your own research.