### This high school dropout turned $1000 into millions of dollars!
In 2011, at the age of 12, Erik Finman received a gift from his grandmother: $1,000 that he used to buy bitcoin when it was only $10 per BTC.
#### Early Encounter with Bitcoin
How did he know about BTC at such an early age? During a protest at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC, he saw a guy with a bitcoin T-shirt. When he asked his brother about it, his brother replied, "it's gonna end Wall Street."
#### Trading and School
For three years, Erik's life revolved around bitcoin trading and school. Despite his dedication, he didn't perform well academically. One of his teachers even scolded him, suggesting he might as well drop out and work at McDonald's.
#### Leaving School
At 15, Erik left high school, making a deal with his parents: if he earned a million dollars before turning 18, he wouldn't have to return to school or attend college.
#### Entrepreneurial Ventures
He promptly cashed in $100,000 worth of bitcoin and launched Botangle from his bedroom—an educational venture providing video chat lessons. In 2015, an investor offered to buy his company for $100,000 or 300 BTC. Believing in the future of cryptocurrency, he chose the 300 BTC, which proved to be a wise decision.
#### Millionaire at 17
At the age of 17, Erik officially became a millionaire when bitcoin's value soared past $2,700, fulfilling his bet before his 18th birthday. He chose not to attend college but instead went on global travels and bought a luxury Audi R8.
#### Current Status
Now, Erik's bitcoin investments have significantly increased his net worth into the eight-figure range.
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