A member of the r/CryptoCurrency community, known as r/Vaginosis-Psychosis on Reddit, recently shared their bold investment strategy, claiming to have profited $19,500 or 25% by taking out three personal loans totaling $59,000 to purchase Bitcoin over the past 18 months.
As of now, they hold 2.65 BTC, valued at $80,400, and are optimistic about BTC reaching $100,000 by early 2025.
In a post on June 30 on r/CryptoCurrency, the Redditor explained their approach to acquiring BTC through these risky loans.
The first two loans, acquired in February and June 2022, amounted to $15,000 and $20,000, respectively.
These loans carried fixed annual percentage rates (APR) of 6% and 4.9% with monthly payments of $225 and $326.
The third loan, obtained in June 2023, was worth $24,000 with a fixed APR of 8% and monthly payments of $405.
According to the Redditor, they have already paid off the $15,000 loan in May and made a $3,500 payment on the second loan.
Their plan is to focus on repaying the most recent loan due to its higher APR. Including interest paid, their average acquisition cost for BTC is around $24,000 or $22,264 without considering interest.
The Redditor justifies their investment strategy by highlighting their belief in the declining value of the US dollar.
They aim to repay the loans using the potentially inflated dollars they earn from their job.
Expressing confidence in Bitcoin’s future, they anticipate its price to reach approximately $100,000 per coin within 18 months.
With over 500 comments on the post, opinions are divided. While some express support for the idea, others caution against the risks associated with this approach.
One top comment with 457 upvotes argues that taking out loans for crypto investing is a horror story, citing survivorship bias and emphasizing the calculated nature of the Redditor’s risk.
The Redditor provides additional context, revealing that they are single with no dependents and earn an annual income of around $60,000.
They have affordable rental arrangements and are willing to invest 25–30% of their income into BTC each month.
The main risks they face include a significant crash in BTC price without recovery in the coming years and the potential loss of holdings due to hacking if they keep their assets in a hot wallet.
Sustaining employment is crucial for them to continue repaying the loans.
Despite the risks, some commenters encourage the Redditor, highlighting the potential life-changing outcome if their investment pays off.
They view the calculated risk as worth taking, even if the BTC price fails to exceed $35,000 for several years.
It is important to note that taking out loans to invest in cryptocurrency carries significant financial risks and should be approached with caution.
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