Today, I got a message from a friend who has zero experience in cryptocurrency — someone who doesn’t even know what a wallet is or how exchanges work. He asked me to help him buy $1,000 worth of USDT so he could invest it all into Bitcoin.
At first, I was surprised. This is someone who’s always avoided anything like crypto. But it got me thinking:
• Why now? Bitcoin’s recent growth is grabbing everyone’s attention, even people who’ve never cared about it before.
• FOMO effect: When people who don’t understand the market start buying, it often signals that we’re approaching critical points — either the start of a massive rally or the peak before a correction.
Here’s the advice I gave my friend:
1. Bitcoin is a great long-term investment, but you need to be prepared for its volatility.
2. Don’t invest money you can’t afford to lose.
3. Learn the basics before jumping in — don’t just follow the hype.
After a long conversation, I suggested a split:
• $500 in Ethereum ($ETH ): It hasn’t shown its full growth potential yet, and I see room for a solid rally.
• $500 in Bitcoin ($BTC ): Despite my suggestion, he insisted on getting Bitcoin, believing it’s the safest bet.
For now, I’ll be keeping an eye on how my friend’s journey goes. If Ethereum starts to rise as I expect, he might thank me later. And if Bitcoin continues to climb like rocket, well…
Have you helped someone new to crypto recently? What advice did you give? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇
