A few years ago, my friend Jake was obsessed with cryptocurrencies. He spent sleepless nights reading whitepapers and tracking prices. One evening, he convinced me to invest in a coin called "MoonCoin." Skeptical but intrigued, I put in a small amount. Over the next month, MoonCoin's value skyrocketed, and our group chat was filled with celebratory memes and dollar-sign emojis. But just as quickly, it plummeted. Jake, ever the optimist, wasn't fazed. "It's the nature of the game," he said, grinning. While I cashed out my meager gains, Jake held on, convinced the next big wave was just around the corner. We still laugh about our roller-coaster ride, and Jake? He’s still holding on, ever hopeful.