Starting Out in Crypto Is No Walk in the Park — I Learned That the Hard Way Back in 2017

Those early days? Brutal. You're watching the market move, making rookie mistakes, holding through the noise, questioning every decision. The learning curve wasn't just steep—it was a vertical wall. You don't just lose money in the beginning stage; you lose confidence, time, and sleep. But here's the thing: every veteran in this space has been through that same grind. 2017 was the year it clicked for many, but not before the painful lessons. The boring, stomach-churning pain of watching opportunities slip by or watching your portfolio swing wildly. That's the tax you pay for experience in crypto.