"Holding 0.1 Bitcoin until 2048 will achieve financial freedom"—this phrase has been circulating in the crypto world for years. But after many years in the industry, I have to be honest: it sounds great, but in reality, it's a game of probabilities.
The scarcity logic of Bitcoin is indeed solid. The total supply is firmly capped at 21 million coins, but the problem is: many early private keys are lost, and "zombie coins" caused by sending to wrong addresses are increasing. The actual circulating supply of Bitcoin is far less than the theoretical total. This is similar to collectibles—the rarer, the more valuable.
But there's a logical trap here—scarcity does not necessarily mean appreciation. With a market cap already exceeding one trillion USD, wanting to double again? It would require massive capital inflows. The short-term get-rich-quick dream should be awakened.
However, looking over twenty or thirty years, things get complicated. The halving cycle occurs every four years, and after the next halving, the annual inflation rate will drop to 0.85%, approaching gold standards. Swedish pension funds and US spot ETFs are accumulating coins. If more countries include it in their foreign exchange reserves in the future, demand could truly explode.
The key is not to ignore policy risks. One day, a major country might suddenly tighten regulations, and the price could instantly become a roller coaster.
My honest opinion is: holding 0.1 Bitcoin has potential for appreciation, but don’t bet your entire wealth on it.
2. The biggest pitfall for beginners: emotions are the real killer
Many people think trading cryptocurrencies depends on technical analysis—that's wrong—it's actually mindset that is the biggest enemy.
"Sell when it drops, buy when it rises" is the most common deadly mistake. Bitcoin's volatility is terrifying; after reaching $69,000 in 2021, it was halved, and this is still fresh in memory. A common mistake beginners make is this: being driven by emotions, operating with a gambler’s mentality.
When the coin price fluctuates, it tests human nature the most. Selling in a 20% dip to cut losses, only to regret when it rebounds; chasing after a 50% rise, buying at the top. This frequent trading not only wastes fees but also destroys your mindset.
So, what beginners should do is: set a strategy first before entering, don’t watch the market when it dips, and don’t dream when it rises. The scarcity logic of Bitcoin is long-term, not for short-term trading.
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SignatureVerifier
· 01-08 14:03
ngl the "0.1 btc = house in 2048" thing is technically unvalidated copium... scarcity logic checks out on paper but requiring massive institutional adoption as attack vector? statistically improbable without policy shifts that frankly seem deprecated.
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CountdownToBroke
· 01-08 09:41
That's right, mindset can really ruin a person.
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0.1 Bitcoin to buy a house? I think it's a stretch, you still have to earn money yourself.
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As soon as policies are announced, prices have to kneel, this is the biggest risk.
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Chasing highs and cutting losses in this cycle, I've seen too many people ruin themselves.
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Long-term holding is fine, but don't gamble with living expenses, brother.
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No matter how good the scarcity argument sounds, someone has to take the risk.
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I bought at the top during the 2021 wave, and I'm still reflecting on it.
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Frequent trading is just working for the exchange, with high fees and profits.
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If you can't control your emotions, it's better not to get involved in the crypto world, honestly.
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I've heard the halving cycle theory for years, but doubling isn't that easy.
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MEVEye
· 01-05 14:50
Not gambling is winning; gambling is just losing. That's all there is to it.
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2048? Brother, I won't live to see that day. Let's break ten thousand this year instead.
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The most exciting moment is when you cut your losses; the feeling of losing money actually turns into happiness.
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So, those who truly make money never boast in the community; only those who lose love to complain.
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Once regulations come out, all fundamentals are bullshit. No one dares to argue with that.
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Storing 0.1 Bitcoin until 2048, even my heirs will thank me.
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The logic in the crypto world is so tough, but human nature is even tougher. In the end, it's human nature that dies.
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Don't listen to those long-term holders; when they lose money, they tell others to stay calm. Typical.
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If the country really included it in foreign exchange reserves, it would have already gone to heaven. Why are we even discussing it?
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Emotions, huh? Just a jump in the candlestick chart can break your defenses; it's uncontrollable.
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Is 0.1 Bitcoin more fragrant, or is the monthly salary more fragrant? This question can't be answered.
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AlphaBrain
· 01-05 14:44
Really, I want to laugh when I see people still hoping to exchange 0.1 BTC for a house. Wake up, everyone.
I've seen too many cycles of chasing highs and cutting losses; it's just a matter of poor mentality.
The scarcity issue is basically a psychological game. Only if it can truly be included in foreign exchange reserves does it have any real significance.
Policy changes can cause chaos worldwide; that's the real black swan.
Long-term holding sounds good in theory, but most people can't endure a bear market.
Instead of obsessing over Bitcoin, it's better to first fix your own mindset.
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SatoshiNotNakamoto
· 01-05 14:39
Honestly, the hardest moment is when you cut your losses.
Let me see, lock up the money first to avoid fighting with myself.
Will 0.1 coin really be able to buy a house in 20 or 30 years? I bet the probability of this is at least better than buying a lottery ticket.
The most toxic thing in the crypto world is the saying "as long as you hold on, you'll win effortlessly." Wake up, everyone.
The policy risk has hit the nail on the head. When regulations change, friends who are all-in should be very careful.
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RugpullSurvivor
· 01-05 14:30
Oh no, it's the same old story. Honestly, I'm tired of hearing it.
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0.1 coin to buy a house? Dream on, unless Bitcoin really becomes the world currency.
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The most heartbreaking thing is that phrase "Emotion is the real killer." That's how I got cut.
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I experienced that wave in 2021 too. Now I don't look at K-line charts anymore. Looking at them only makes me feel worse.
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Scarcity logic is very sexy, but with such a large market cap, if I want to double it, how much money do I need to invest?
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The key is still policy risk. This thing is always a sword hanging over our heads.
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It's true that setting a strategy before entering the market is important, but no one can stay cold-blooded.
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The detail about zombie coins is interesting; the actual circulating supply is much less than you think.
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FundingMartyr
· 01-05 14:23
Honestly, I'm tired of this set of theories; the key is whether you can hold your position without moving.
Nine out of ten people who sell when the price drops regret it later; I've seen this happen many times.
From a different perspective, instead of obsessing over whether 0.1 can buy a house or not, it's better to ask yourself if you can survive the next bear market.
The point about policy risk is correct; a single ban can wipe everything out instantly. The crypto community needs to build psychological resilience for this.
Basically, it's a gamble on national fortune, a bet on the future—Bitcoin is really needed for this gamble. Whether this bet is worth it depends on individual risk tolerance.
Mindset is the ultimate key; I've seen too many retail investors driven by emotions.
The dream of getting rich quickly should have been awakened long ago; who still believes in that these days?
1. 0.1 Bitcoin, can it really buy a house?
"Holding 0.1 Bitcoin until 2048 will achieve financial freedom"—this phrase has been circulating in the crypto world for years. But after many years in the industry, I have to be honest: it sounds great, but in reality, it's a game of probabilities.
The scarcity logic of Bitcoin is indeed solid. The total supply is firmly capped at 21 million coins, but the problem is: many early private keys are lost, and "zombie coins" caused by sending to wrong addresses are increasing. The actual circulating supply of Bitcoin is far less than the theoretical total. This is similar to collectibles—the rarer, the more valuable.
But there's a logical trap here—scarcity does not necessarily mean appreciation. With a market cap already exceeding one trillion USD, wanting to double again? It would require massive capital inflows. The short-term get-rich-quick dream should be awakened.
However, looking over twenty or thirty years, things get complicated. The halving cycle occurs every four years, and after the next halving, the annual inflation rate will drop to 0.85%, approaching gold standards. Swedish pension funds and US spot ETFs are accumulating coins. If more countries include it in their foreign exchange reserves in the future, demand could truly explode.
The key is not to ignore policy risks. One day, a major country might suddenly tighten regulations, and the price could instantly become a roller coaster.
My honest opinion is: holding 0.1 Bitcoin has potential for appreciation, but don’t bet your entire wealth on it.
2. The biggest pitfall for beginners: emotions are the real killer
Many people think trading cryptocurrencies depends on technical analysis—that's wrong—it's actually mindset that is the biggest enemy.
"Sell when it drops, buy when it rises" is the most common deadly mistake. Bitcoin's volatility is terrifying; after reaching $69,000 in 2021, it was halved, and this is still fresh in memory. A common mistake beginners make is this: being driven by emotions, operating with a gambler’s mentality.
When the coin price fluctuates, it tests human nature the most. Selling in a 20% dip to cut losses, only to regret when it rebounds; chasing after a 50% rise, buying at the top. This frequent trading not only wastes fees but also destroys your mindset.
So, what beginners should do is: set a strategy first before entering, don’t watch the market when it dips, and don’t dream when it rises. The scarcity logic of Bitcoin is long-term, not for short-term trading.