"Bitcoin helped me realize my dream of buying a house" — Daniel Krock, business owner. In 2012, Daniel Krock was still apprenticing at an IT company. During their daily lunch breaks, he and his colleagues would discuss ways to earn extra income. When Bitcoin became the topic of their discussions, Daniel decided to try his hand at a small investment. As the value of Bitcoin continued to rise, he held onto these cryptocurrencies for 8 years. Last year, he sold part of his Bitcoin, and the proceeds were enough to cover half of his house's down payment. "I do know some people who have done extensive research on Bitcoin, but I feel that I have been lucky enough."