= Erik Finman
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{title2=Teenage Bitcoin millionaire}
https://www.unilad.com/technology/erik-finman-bitcoin-12-year-old-millionaire-invest-798094-20231207
> In 2011, Finman made a deal with his parents that he would not pursue a college degree as he wanted to make his fortune outside of traditional education.
After receiving \$1,245 from his grandmother that year, Finman invested into Bitcoin (BTC) - which was then trading at around \$12 - and this gave him about 103 BTC.
Shame that he seems to be a <American exceptionalism> idiot. Perhaps it was inevitable given his circonstances. After a small market crash: https://x.com/erikfinman/status/1820457023013626322[].
> Opportunities like this come across only once every few years.
This ain’t financial advice…
But if you got the cash.
Never bet against America
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