Most people, caught up in the hustle of daily life, have entertained the thought of
"going back to the past and rewriting their destiny."
Some wish they could return to the 80s, some to the 90s, and others to the 2000s. Regardless of the era, there's always a perceived chance to rewrite one's fate. If one could only seize the "opportunities" of that particular time, they could achieve meteoric success. By then, becoming a billionaire would be just a starting point; tens and even hundreds of billions would not be out of reach. This was also Ye Chen's dream.
And now, the opportunity to realize that dream was right in front of him. As long as he used the time-travel card, Ye Chen could go back to any point within the last ten years, and he could do it twice. Although that timeframe wasn't exceptionally long, it contained a crazy opportunity to make money: Bitcoin. In fact, in Ye Chen's perception, there was no opportunity crazier than Bitcoin. Initially, a Bitcoin was worth less than a penny. Later, its value fluctuated before soaring all the way to about $20,000 USD! Just thinking about it was insane. Otherwise, Ye Chen wouldn't have even considered going back to the past to buy Bitcoin. Spend the least amount of money for the highest, most exciting, and craziest returns—how could one resist such an appealing prospect?
Of course, Ye Chen now possessed a wealth system and could earn one yuan per second; he was destined to become richer and richer. But this didn't mean he would become a multi-millionaire immediately, able to buy anything he wanted. Besides, even if Ye Chen had a lot of money right now, he wouldn't give up the chance to "make a killing." No one ever thinks they have too much money, the rich included, let alone Ye Chen.
"Just buy Bitcoin!"
he decided.
"However,"
he mused,
"if I go back to the past, the money I have now can't be used then..."
"I could exchange it for gold, then go back, sell the gold, and buy Bitcoin..."
"Wait, how would I solve the identity problem? And how would I open an account...?"
"Ding! The host doesn't need to worry. The funds owned by the host can also be used in the past. As for identity and bank accounts, the system will automatically resolve these issues for the host."
"Damn it! This system is so thoughtful..."
"I should go back and get a good night's sleep first. Once I travel through time, I won't be able to sleep for the entire 24-hour duration, and that would be a waste..."
Thinking of this, Ye Chen hummed a little tune and walked towards his rental house, his heart exceptionally light. People always feel refreshed when they're happy, and this was more than just simple happiness; it was great joy. Walking along, ten minutes later, Ye Chen returned to his residence. After a simple takeaway meal, watching some movies, and Browse short videos, Ye Chen began to rest.
The next day, Ye Chen woke up very late. Free from pressure and worry, he slept soundly. After another simple takeaway, Ye Chen relaxed until 7 o'clock in the evening, then he went out with his laptop bag. After finding a secluded alley, Ye Chen focused his thoughts, and the time-travel card (bronze), which was about to expire and needed to be used immediately, appeared in his hand.
"Use!"
"Ding! The time-travel card (bronze) has been used successfully. Please set the destination timeline for your travel."
"August 15th, 2010."
Bitcoin had officially launched in October 2009. At that time, although its price was pitifully low, the available quantity wasn't large, so it wasn't an ideal time to travel for acquiring it. By November 2010, although the number of Bitcoins had skyrocketed, the price had also risen to $0.5 USD. With Ye Chen's current funds of less than 100,000 yuan, it would be impossible to buy Bitcoin in large quantities at that price. So, after careful consideration, traveling to a time before November 2010 was most appropriate.
And which time point before November was the most suitable? Without a doubt, it was August 2010. This was because around August 2010, Bitcoin had been exposed to a serious protocol loophole that could theoretically generate an unlimited amount of Bitcoin, causing its price to drop significantly. Therefore, at that point in time, Bitcoins were plentiful, easy to acquire, and their price was very low, making it ideal for buying in large quantities. Of course, Ye Chen didn't know exactly how much he could buy; that would depend on luck.
"Ding! The timeline setting is complete. Time travel is officially beginning. Target timeline: August 15, 2010."
As soon as the system's prompt ended, a wave of dizziness washed over him instantly. When the dizziness disappeared, Ye Chen immediately opened his eyes. Finding himself in a different alley, Ye Chen walked out.