Crypto Basics: What I Wish I Knew Before Investing
I almost bought Bitcoin on impulse. What stopped me was a crash course in crypto reality that reshaped how I see money.
The Day I Nearly Clicked “Buy”
It was a Tuesday afternoon in Miri. I’d just finished a client call, ordered a kopi ais, and was scrolling through a crypto exchange app. Bitcoin was up 4% in the last 24 hours. My thumb hovered over the “Buy” button.
I paused. Anxiety and uncertainty crept in. Was I really about to throw my hard-earned ringgit into something I barely understood? That hesitation marked the real start of my journey into crypto, making me realize how little I knew.
What I Thought Crypto Was?
Like many, I assumed crypto was just digital money. Buy some Bitcoin, wait…
