The transaction in 2013 still reminds us what a missed opportunity looks like—10,000 BTC exchanged for two pizzas. Ten years later, one BTC can buy a Rolls-Royce. The seemingly fantastical transformation actually hides a logic that everyone can understand.

History indeed does not repeat itself, but the market's patterns of rise and fall are always cyclical. The problem is, most people see the cycle but always fall behind at critical moments.

Imagine yourself ten years from now. When BTC breaks through the $1 million mark, looking back at today's decisions, you'll realize that getting rich quick has never been about luck. It’s simply about daring to buy during the bear market and taking profits during the bull market. The rest is a battle with your own inner demons—fear and regret constantly taking turns.

I have seen too many people in the crypto world lose everything. Summarizing, there are a few painful lessons:

**Never buy the dip in a bear market.** It’s not surprising if BTC drops another 60%, or if altcoins are cut in half by 90%. Buying on the left side of the curve can easily lead to zero, and the core task of a bear market is just one—survive. Not to make quick money, but to stay alive until the next spring.

**Timing determines victory or defeat.** From $30,000 to $200,000, holding BTC outright offers only a 6x potential. But if you know how to use leverage, swing trading, and compound growth, the number of coins can multiply hundreds of times. The key is disciplined execution—easy to say, hard to do.

**$1 million is not far away.** Compared to the global gold market value, plus the 2 million BTC permanently lost and the halving deflation every four years, $1 million is actually just a conservative number game.

So how to grasp this ten-year cycle? My approach is straightforward:

In a bear market, only accumulate BTC; don’t even look at altcoins. Divide your positions into three tiers—60% in stable spot holdings, 20% using leverage for swing trades, and the remaining 20% in interest-bearing products to earn yields. When the market hits new highs, sell five years’ worth of living expenses first to lock in profits, then let the rest continue to snowball. At the same time, prepare your private keys, wills, and tax arrangements in advance, and read *The Intelligent Investor* a few more times to keep your mindset steady.

How rare is this opportunity? BTC has gained legislative support at the sovereign level, Wall Street’s ETFs are officially launched, and accounting standards are beginning to recognize it. Policy support, capital inflow, and supply reduction are all in place. Such a window of opportunity doesn’t come around once in ten years.

Ecosystem coins like ETH and SOL are also regaining attention, and the market’s sentiment is gradually shifting.

Wealth only lights up green at a few key crossroads. If you also want to earn and preserve your gains on the way to $1 million BTC, now is the time to start.

One person can go fast, but a group can go far. Next, I will break down the specific allocation of the three-tier positions, showing how to turn a conservative 6x market into a 60x return. Turn this $1 million goal into your real retirement notice.