The world of cryptocurrency has always been one of extremes—wild swings in price, massive opportunities for fortune, and just as many instances of devastating losses. For those who’ve been in the market long enough, the emotional rollercoaster is something almost universally understood. But for one individual, the rollercoaster was especially hard to stomach.
Let’s take a moment to walk through the story of someone who, just three years ago, believed deeply in the promise of Ethereum (ETH) and crypto in general, only to be engulfed by the pain of its massive crash. Today, with new headlines calling Bitcoin (BTC) to $90,000 or even $93,000, Ethereum is rumored to be “going crazy,” and the crypto market is on the rise again. But for this individual, that fresh hope and excitement was tempered by the lingering scars of past losses—and the long silence from a deleted trading app.
### The Euphoria of the Bull Run: Buying Ethereum at $4700
It was a time of hope and optimism. In the peak of the 2021 crypto bull market, Ethereum was soaring. The price of ETH had crossed $4,000, and with Ethereum’s role in decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and the growing Ethereum 2.0 upgrade, it seemed like the sky was the limit. The future of crypto had never looked brighter.
For many like our subject, Ethereum was not just a speculative asset; it was a revolution in the making. A decentralized platform that could power smart contracts, NFTs, and applications across the blockchain, Ethereum held the promise of a new, decentralized internet—one that would change the world of finance, governance, and even the way we interact online.
And so, amidst the feverish optimism and growing media coverage, this person made the decision to buy Ethereum at $4,700. With a belief in the long-term vision of crypto, they saw the investment as a ticket to participate in the future, even if the ride seemed turbulent at times. They were certain that Ethereum, driven by technology and innovation, would continue to grow, and the price would only increase as adoption skyrocketed.
But, as many experienced during that time, the euphoria was short-lived.
### The Crash: Watching Ethereum Drop and Deleting the App
The crypto market, like all markets, is volatile. What goes up must come down. In the months following that euphoric purchase, Ethereum's price started to slide. It was subtle at first—small dips here and there, nothing too concerning. But the market sentiment quickly turned, and the sharp declines followed.
By the summer of 2022, Ethereum had plummeted, falling from $4,700 to below $1,000 at its lowest point. The drops were hard and fast, and the relentless downward momentum left many crypto investors questioning whether they had made a mistake. For our subject, the emotional toll was severe. Watching the portfolio’s value shrink, day by day, was a gut punch, especially knowing how much money had been invested with the hopes of a brighter future.
The despair was almost palpable. The stress and anxiety of seeing the value of an asset you believed in drop so dramatically led to frustration. The emotions got the better of them, and in a moment of sheer defeat, they deleted the trading app, swearing off crypto. “Maybe I was wrong. Maybe the dream of decentralized finance and blockchain technology is just a fantasy,” they thought. The decision to step away felt like a form of self-preservation—a way to regain control over life after the devastating loss.
While the market’s losses were heavy, the decision to disconnect was also an emotional and mental escape. No more watching the price chart, no more obsessing over every little dip or rise. Just a quiet, simple life where crypto was a distant memory.
But, deep down, they never completely lost faith in the potential of the technology. They still believed that crypto, Ethereum included, could change the world. It was just hard to look at the markets when the pain of the crash was still fresh.
### A New Hope: Bitcoin's Surge to $90k and Ethereum’s Revival
Fast forward to today, and the landscape has changed dramatically. Headlines scream of Bitcoin's surge to $90,000, and Ethereum’s resurgence is being touted by analysts across the board. "Ethereum is going crazy!" the rumors spread. Tweets and news articles flood timelines, recounting the massive rally in Bitcoin and Ethereum, as if the past few years of pain and loss had never existed.
For those who held onto their crypto through thick and thin, this moment feels like a vindication. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise to $90,000, then $93,000, signals a new wave of bullish optimism, with many crypto believers thinking this is the dawn of a new bull market—a "second coming" for the king of digital assets. The narrative around Ethereum, with its upcoming upgrades and growing role in decentralized finance and NFTs, is no less bullish. The bullish momentum in both assets has some traders predicting that Ethereum could even be on its way back to its all-time high of over $4,800 or higher.
Our subject, having moved on from their crypto days and focused on a "simple, honest life," finds themselves in a moment of internal conflict. The news about Bitcoin and Ethereum is hard to ignore. Friends and family bring it up casually—talking about the latest surge in prices, showing off their own cryptocurrency portfolios, and discussing new opportunities.
For a moment, they wonder, "Could I have missed out on the second coming of crypto?" That familiar itch starts again—the desire to dive back into the market, to experience the rush of watching the price surge, to potentially make up for the losses they endured.
But there is also fear, hesitation, and, perhaps, a little bit of anger at the lost time and money. They open the app again—something they never thought they'd do—and the screen loads. They hold their breath. The family watches, either unsure of what’s about to happen or simply curious to see what their relative will do.
And then, there it is: Ethereum, at $3,300.
### The Moment of Realization: To Laugh or To Cry?
The tears well up—not out of joy, but out of a confusing mix of emotions. On one hand, there’s the undeniable relief that Ethereum, after all this time, is still worth a significant amount—especially compared to the lows it reached during the market crash. There’s a sense of pride, too, in seeing the potential of Ethereum come to fruition, even if they weren’t there to see it firsthand.
But there’s also a deep frustration. $3,300 is still far from the $4,700 at which they bought it. It’s a shadow of the previous highs, and while it’s an improvement from the lows, it’s not the massive win they’d hoped for. The emotional whiplash from the market’s volatility hits hard.
A small part of them wonders if they should have held on a little longer, or if the timing of their exit was just bad luck. But another part, the part that deleted the app in the first place, feels a sense of closure. The lesson has been learned: Crypto, for all its promise, is a wild ride—one that can lead to both euphoric highs and crushing lows.
Maybe it’s not about the money anymore. Maybe it’s about understanding that the journey in crypto—like in life—is unpredictable. The markets can rise and fall, fortunes can be made or lost, but true happiness isn’t about catching the next big wave; it’s about making peace with the rollercoaster of it all. Whether Ethereum hits new highs or crashes again, it doesn’t change the fundamental lesson that things are always in motion—and sometimes, just living a simple, honest life is the greatest victory of all.
For now, the family’s eyes are on them, waiting for a reaction. And, for a brief moment, the individual allows themselves a laugh—because in the end, laughter might just be the best way to cope with the wild world of crypto.
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