#美国政府运作中断 That night, a deep conversation with some early players of an exchange changed my perception of $BTC.

I entered the circle in 2017, a friend forced me to attend a Web3 offline gathering. In the corner sat a taciturn person, and I tentatively chatted about the market for a few sentences. After three drinks, he began to share his experiences from the past few years.

The story begins in 2012. At that time, he was just an ordinary office worker, hearing colleagues talk about how Bitcoin could make money. After researching for a while, he discovered the price differences between domestic and international exchanges, so he started flipping—buying low and selling high. The first few months were indeed great, and his capital multiplied several times.

But the good times didn't last long. The arbitrage space became narrower and the policy direction changed. He realized that this path was not viable and could only temporarily withdraw.

The big drop in 2013 left him stunned. "I really thought Bitcoin would keep rising back then," he said, lighting a cigarette. "I was questioning life with the drop and just cut my losses and left. I didn't touch any coins for the next two years."

The turning point occurred in early 2017. A friend called: "Do you know how much the BTC you sold back then is worth now? 100,000." This time he got smart, no longer blindly chasing highs and lows, but instead took the time to study the underlying technology and project logic. He participated in several early-stage DeFi projects as a primary investor, cashing out before the bear market hit in 2018. The final figure—9 digits.

After that dinner, I officially entered this industry with him. Looking back now, if I hadn't taken the initiative to speak up at that time, I might have missed this opportunity. The crypto world is ultimately a circle of people, and often a single conversation can open up new possibilities. It's not about deliberately trying to curry favor with anyone, but rather having the courage to express and show your true thoughts. The Web3 field is full of uncertainties, but opportunities are often hidden in every step you are willing to take.