Back in 2017, my friend Jake decided to invest his entire savings into Bitcoin, much to the bewilderment of our tight-knit group. "You're throwing your money into the void!" we teased him. But Jake was resolute, convinced he had discovered a modern gold rush. Weeks turned into months, and the value of Bitcoin skyrocketed. Jake's initial $5,000 investment ballooned to $50,000. However, by the end of 2018, the market crashed, and his portfolio plummeted. Surprisingly, Jake didn't regret his decision. "It was a rollercoaster," he said, "but I learned more about finance in one year than in a decade." Today, he's a blockchain consultant, guiding others through the volatile world of cryptocurrencies.