My name is will smith, and I have been active in the world of trading for the last three decades. From the stock market, commodity trading, and forex market to cryptocurrencies, I have seen all kinds of ups and downs. I started my career in the 1990s, when trading meant just shouting buy and sell in the stock exchange. But with time technology changed everything. In 2015 I entered the world of Bitcoin, Ethereum in 2016, BNB in 2017, and Solana in 2020, and all of these gave me good profits. Today I want to share with you my experiences and advice for new investors in the world of cryptocurrencies. This post is for all the newbies who want to step into this exciting but risky world of crypto. I want you to learn from my experiences, adopt the right strategies, and find success in this market.
The world of cryptocurrencies: An exciting but risky journey
When I entered the world of cryptocurrencies in 2015, it was a new and unknown concept. At that time, the price of Bitcoin was around $200-300, and very few people knew about it. I used my experience to understand its potential and invested. Today, in 2025, the world of cryptocurrencies has changed a lot. Tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana have now become mainstream, and new people are entering this market every day. But one thing that has not changed is the volatility and risk of this market. Cryptocurrency prices can skyrocket overnight, and can also come down just as fast. I have seen such fluctuations many times in my career—Bitcoin’s boom in 2017, the crash of 2018, the boom of Solana and BNB in 2021, and again a big crash in 2022. These experiences taught me that patience, discipline, and the right strategy are essential to succeed in this market.
My first message to new investors is to understand the world of cryptocurrency well before entering it. This is a place where there are stories of getting rich overnight, but the risk of loss is also equally high. I have seen many times that people invest without thinking, only due to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and later suffer losses. When Bitcoin reached $19,000 in 2017, many people bought it at high prices, and when it fell to $3,000 in 2018, they started selling in panic. I held my bitcoins at that time, and later I benefited from it. So my first suggestion is—do not make decisions in panic. Patience is your biggest weapon in this market.
Research and education: The first step to success
It is very important to do research before investing in cryptocurrency. When I invested in Bitcoin in 2015, I first read its white paper and tried to understand blockchain technology. When I invested in Ethereum in 2016, I learned about smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Before investing in BNB in 2017 and Solana in 2020, I thoroughly understood the technology, team, and future prospects of these projects. This research became the basis of my success. I made many correct predictions—like Bitcoin reaching $10,000 in 2017, Solana crossing $100 in 2021, and BNB reaching $500. These predictions were the result of my experience and research.
I would like to advise new investors to get complete information about any token before investing in it. What is the purpose of that project? What is its technology? How strong is its team? Can it survive for a long time? Find answers to these questions. Also, understand the basics of crypto—what is blockchain, how wallets work, what are trading fees, and how to ensure security. Investing without knowledge is nothing less than gambling. I have seen many times in my career that people who invest without research end up in losses quickly. So, learn first, then invest.
Risk Management: Keep Your Investments Safe
Risk management is a must in the world of cryptocurrency. I have always followed a rule—never invest more money than you can afford to lose. When I invested Rs 5 lakh in Bitcoin in 2015, it was just 5% of my portfolio. Even when I invested Rs 1.5 lakh in BNB in 2017 and Rs 2 lakh in Solana in 2020, I still invested only a small part of my total portfolio. This gave me the security that even if my investment sinks, my entire financial structure will not be affected.
I would like to advise new investors to diversify their portfolio. Do not invest all the money in a single token. I always divided my investments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana, and some smaller tokens. This way, if the price of one token fell, the other tokens would balance my loss. Also, take care of security. I always kept my tokens in a hardware wallet, and never traded on unknown exchanges. Scams and hacking incidents are common in the crypto world. In 2018, I saw a friend who put his tokens on a fake exchange and lost everything. So, always use a trusted platform, apply double security (2FA), and keep your private keys safe. Patience and discipline: the key to success Patience and discipline are very important in the world of cryptocurrency. I have seen many times in my career that people make wrong decisions due to greed in the market boom and fear in the downturn. In 2018, when Bitcoin fell from $19,000 to $3,000, many people started selling in panic. But I held my tokens, and when Bitcoin reached $69,000 in 2021, I benefited from it. Similarly, when Solana fell from $260 to $30 in 2022, I kept patience, and when it reached $180 in 2024, I made a profit. I want to advise new investors not to be afraid of market volatility. Crypto prices keep going up and down, but if you have invested in the right project, you will benefit in the long run. Discipline is necessary for this. Make a strategy and follow it. I always invested for the long term. I never paid much attention to short-term trading, as it carries a higher risk. If you are new, start with a small amount, understand the market, and gradually increase your investment.
Future expectations and advice
In 2025, the world of cryptocurrencies is more mature than ever. Tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and Solana are now mainstream. Governments are working towards regulating it, which will bring stability to the market. I believe that the future of crypto is very bright. But the risks are equally big. I made good profits in this market—Rs 2.5 crore from Bitcoin, Rs 1.8 crore from Ethereum, Rs 1 crore from BNB, and Rs 1.5 crore from Solana. But this profit did not come overnight. My patience, research, and discipline were behind it.
My last message to new investors is to step into the world of cryptocurrencies with caution and wisdom. Don’t make hasty decisions, avoid greed and fear, and always keep learning. This is a world where the right strategy and patience can take you far. Learn from my experiences, create your own strategy, and be a part of this exciting journey. Crypto taught me that taking risks is important, but taking them wisely is even more important.