Bitcoin Adventure: From $50 to Almost Double

Jumping into the Bitcoin world with just $50 in 2022. That's what happened here! Let's see how that investment fared over the next three years. First, a quick backstory. PayPal decided to allow Bitcoin transactions. So, on a cold January morning in 2022, our investor decided to give it a shot. Not the full PayPal balance of $64, but a more sensible $50 (plus $1. 15 in fees). The ride began. After a week, the investment dropped 14%. Two weeks later, another 14% dip. That's a total of 28% loss in just one month. Ouch! The investor thought Bitcoin was a bad idea, but decided to stop looking and let the account slide. Six months later, the investment was down by 60%. Not great, but not terrible compared to what could have been if more was invested. The investor waited and watched. By January 2023, the loss was 66%. Not a good look. But the investor didn't give up. They waited another year. Guess what? By January 2024, the value had almost doubled. But it was still underwater. The investor kept an eye on the news. Finally, it's January 2025. Bitcoin's value surged due to the halving process and the election. The investor's $50 investment is now worth almost $100! That's a 95% profit. So, is Bitcoin a good investment? Well, it's risky. It can crash or soar based on market whims. But remember, our economy is built on agreements to assign value to things. Bitcoin is no different. The investor won't increase their stake, but they'll keep using dollars. Will crypto replace dollars? Maybe. The world is weird. Check back next New Year's Day.