Back in 2013, my friend Jake convinced me to buy some Bitcoin. I was skeptical but intrigued by the idea of a decentralized currency. I bought 5 BTC for about $100 each. Life went on, and I mostly forgot about it. Fast forward to 2017, and Bitcoin's value skyrocketed. I was at a family barbecue when Jake called, frantically asking if I still had my Bitcoin. I rushed home, logged into my old wallet, and there they were—5 BTC now worth nearly $100,000! I cashed out half and kept the rest. It felt surreal, like finding buried treasure in the digital age. Thanks to that call, I managed to pay off student loans and even start a small side business. Every time I hear about cryptocurrency’s volatility, I remember that wild ride and smile.