Cryptocurrency Archives

I Invested $50k in Bitcoin and Ethereum

On 25th of June 2022, I bought >$50k worth of cryptocurrency – Bitcoin and Ethereum. First thing first, for full transparency: Note: This is not my first entry into crypto nor my total crypto position. I’ve been a HODLer for a while and it changed my life over the past few years. This post is …

Exposing Censorship at r/EuropeFIRE

On 06.02.2021, I was censored on the r/EuropeFIRE subreddit. The TLDR version: I started a thread to address some of the users’ questions and misconceptions regarding an asset class that seemed boycotted on the sub. Within a few minutes, my post was removed. The details are below. The Full Story It all started while I …

Things I’ve Learned This Year (2020 Recap)

I didn’t learn anything new. But there are a handful of things I confirmed. 1. I’m not sacrificing anything for FIRE Many unprepared people were hit hard by the cruel reality of a global recession. Some of them suffered and didn’t adapt, but many accepted this “new way of life” and saw the beauty of a …

How I Made $40k in a Month

Passive income – the holy grail of the FIRE pursuit. In this post, I’ll share how I increased my net-worth by approximately $40k in a single month. But first, why are you here? Most probably because you find the idea of earning 5 digits in a month (without exchanging your time for it) somewhat exciting. …

I Didn’t Get Lucky (October 2020 Monthly Update)

It’s a monthly update post again, so let’s kick it off as usual: BTC Performance, October 2020 S&P 500 Performance, October 2020 Interesting! In the first part of the month, we were observing a behavior which became “normal” and “expected”: a strong correlation between the stock and the crypto markets. This is something that became …

Late Night Crypto Talks 🚀 (Monthly Update)

Welcome to another monthly update. There is no question about it, this one will be crypto-related. Bitcoin’s performance aside, most alts I hold grew for more than 50%. I always have a strange feeling when I use any variation of the term “altcoin”, as I’m unsure where to draw the line, but that’s a discussion …

A Glimpse Into My Portfolio (2020)

As most readers know, I stopped being too transparent about my portfolio, asset allocation, and overall investment strategy over time. My reasoning behind it is, first of all, because I couldn’t see any benefits of total transparency. There are absolutely no positive things that can be a consequence of the world knowing how much you’re …

Bitcoin Price Forecast for 2020 and 2021

I struggled with the dilemma of writing a post like this for a long time. However, I feel like it’s almost a last chance to express my thoughts before it’s too late. But first thing first… Read this carefully: I have zero interest in you investing in Bitcoin. Absolutely nothing. This post doesn’t contain affiliate …

What is Ledger Nano? Introduction to Hardware Wallets

This post contains both non-referral and referral links to a product I use and recommend. If you’re reading this, you most probably accumulated enough wealth in digital currency to start worrying about security. You also probably use an exchange to store your coins and understood that it defies the purpose of decentralization. Lastly, you most …

How To Use NiceHash in 2019

If you’re reading this post, most likely you want to start mining cryptocurrency but have no idea where to start or feel overwhelmed by information. You’re at the right place, as simplifying what’s scattered across the internet is a recurring theme on this blog. Note: this guide assumes that you already have your hardware and …