My Crypto Journey So Far

It all began with a dream. During my youth I read the life story of Mark Twain, who was born Samuel Clemens. My younger self took an instant liking to the author as my parents had named me in his honor. Mark Twain is still regarded as one of the greatest writers and philosophers of his time. A man with many quotable sayings, the most impactful for me was, “I never let my schooling interfere with my education.” I took from this that the skills I would need in life would not come from my formal schooling but from the teachings of the universe and world in which I was immersed. With this principle as my mantra, I have always sought out knowledge to improve my life financially, spiritually, physically as well as that which would stimulate me mentally. I spent days at work for others thinking about these concepts; dreaming of the day I would run my own business and finally achieve my goals.

I became obsessed with breaking out of the rat race and becoming my own boss. I would immerse myself in publications, Youtube videos and books about selfimprovement and financial development. Two concepts which I find go perfectly hand in hand. This led me to study the history of financial systems and currency. After researching fiat currencies the world over, I began to realize they were not made to and would not last. Their finite lifespan was drawing to an end. Central banks would inevitably continue printing money, which would over time lower its value to almost nothing. In the end causing hyperinflation and devastation to the economic health and savings of those people still trapped in the system. Countless examples can be found throughout history. While researching I learned about the over one thousand fiat currencies that have collapsed and disappeared throughout history, referred to as the fiat graveyard. I wasn’t sure how to avoid being

added to this list, but I knew something had to change.

I was in my mid-twenties when I began my path to financial enlightenment. I knew the dollar would only continue to lose value. I needed to find a way not only to earn money, but also preserve my existing wealth. I looked into precious metals, specifically gold and silver, as an alternative to traditional banking, but it became clear that this form of wealth preservation was cumbersome. Holding gold and silver privately felt unsafe. And as to the practicality of transportation? There was none. Metals are heavy, period.

Then came Bitcoin. Unfortunately, I didn’t learn about Bitcoin immediately after its inception, but rather when it was priced at around three hundred and fifty dollars. I began researching the network and its capabilities. I had an

‘ah ha’ moment when I realized the similarities between Gold and Bitcoin. Both were a fixed supply and as the scheduled mining difficulty increased, it mirrored gold in so many ways. The convenience of Bitcoin being digital and the security of seed phrases as opposed to carrying around metal, it felt like the perfect store of wealth. After a year of research, I was sold on this revolutionary new asset class. I bought my first Bitcoin when the price was under two thousand dollars. I was unaware of it at the time, but this was my first step down the path of Crypto, a journey that would change my life forever.

The Bull Run of 2017 was when I learned about the wider Cryptocurrency sector. At the time it seemed that every day a new Crypto coin was being launched and I began to realize the importance of due diligence when it came to these different projects. Having lived through the dot-com boom I remembered how new projects would vanish just as fast as they appeared. The first Altcoin I purchased was Cardano at just two cents and I went on to watch it fly to over one dollar and thirty cents. The 2017 Bull Run was a crazy time to be a Crypto investor, and I watched my accounts soar. Having studied the previous market cycles for Bitcoin, I planned how to invest back in during the Bear market.

When the market subsided and Bitcoin’s price dropped below four thousand dollars I knew this was a buying opportunity. I studied the weekly charts, took a macro approach to investing and was ready to play a long game with Bitcoin. The amount of Bitcoin created by the miners in each block is cut in half, this halving induces scarcity of this increasingly popular asset, and leads to the run up for the next Bull run. I learned how to position myself before each halving, which for Bitcoin is every four years and baked into the algorithm.

My willingness to learn, to be open minded and research diligently has earned me more money than I ever could have ever dreamed, and in a very short period of time. These early Crypto investments left me with the time and resources to accomplish my goals . If I can live the life I’ve always dreamed of, then why can’t everyone else? This is why I became the Crypto Lifer, with the goal of motivating everyday people to achieve their dreams. No matter their age or background, I help people change their lives, find financial freedom and become the best versions of themselves. I created a Youtube channel and Trading School on Discord, designed to teach people the knowledge, skills and unique style of Technical Analysis that I have spent years of my life developing and perfecting.

I believe that I work harder than any other Crypto Youtuber, and I do it for my audience who have become my trading family. I’ve reached over six hundred consecutive days of Live Streaming and I’m humbled every day by the outpouring of gratitude and support. The written testimonials of those I’ve helped bring tears to my eyes and motivate me to try even harder each and every day.

My name is Sam Price, and I am the Crypto Lifer. Join me in this journey, follow your dreams and find your own version of freedom through Trading Cryptocurrencies.