2026-01-20 03:21:23

A recent hot topic in the community is the story of an early participant who bought their first BTC for 50 cents on Taobao, and miners even gave away 1,000 coins for free. Whether true or not, this story hits the pain point of every crypto enthusiast — the regret of missing early opportunities.

Looking at this investor's recent actions reveals the pattern. During the Bitcoin crash in May 2021, he invested $153 million at an average price of $36,868. By January 2025, he had increased his holdings by 100 BTC at a price of $45,200, demonstrating the principle of "buy low, sell high" through his actions.

What's even more interesting is the on-chain data. As an active market participant, his related addresses often have large BTC movements. Just in April this year, 2,000 BTC (about $188 million) were transferred directly from HTX to Binance — such transfers always stir market ripples. These on-chain footprints reflect not only the consistency of his investment strategy but also mirror the actual layout ideas of Bitcoin and Ethereum market participants.

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just_here_for_vibes

· 01-20 08:07

Buying BTC for 50 cents is just a joke, now's the real test. Why do you have to keep staring at their on-chain address? You're a bit obsessed, buddy. This guy is really sharp, timing the market really pays off. If you missed out on the early gains, don't be sour. It's not too late to enter now.

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PancakeFlippa

· 01-20 04:51

Buy BTC for 50 cents? I'm drooling. Now, even to bottom fish, you have to wait for a big drop. Others have already won by default. On-chain data is hard to escape once checked. 2000 BTC in one move... As workers, we have to wait until the Year of the Monkey to catch up. Talking about buying low and selling high is easy; execution is the real dividing line. It's tough to handle. The most heartbreaking part of this story is that once missed, it's gone forever. No matter how much you chase, you can't regain that multiplier. Large transfers on on-chain addresses can give away the trend. It's a bit absolute.

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FOMOmonster

· 01-20 03:51

50 cents to buy BTC? This guy must be joking haha On-chain 2000 BTC transfer, and I, a small retail investor, am trembling This is the real dollar-cost averaging expert, I just feel distressed

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Deconstructionist

· 01-20 03:49

50 cents to buy BTC on Taobao? Whether this story is true or not, it really gave me a heart attack... On-chain transfer shows an experienced player, easily moving 2000 BTC back and forth. This kind of move is definitely not something an ordinary retail investor can do. Wait, how is this guy so calm? Dropping $153 million at a low point without blinking? I just want to ask, is it still possible to get in now...

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PerpetualLonger