The story of Erik Finman, who became a crypto millionaire thanks to a bet with his family at age 12. It is one of the clearest examples of taking early risks and having high conviction. The year is 2011. Erik receives a $1,000 gift from his grandmother when he is just 12 years old. At that time, a single Bitcoin is trading at only $12. Erik invests all of this money directly into Bitcoin. He makes a massive bet with his family: If he manages to become a millionaire by the time he turns 18, his parents will not force him to attend a traditional university. His family accepts this deal. At age 15, he sells a portion of his BTC to launch an education-focused startup. Later, when it is time to sell his company, he rejects the buyer's cash offer. Instead, he chooses to receive the payment as 300 BTC and stays in the game. The year is 2017. When Erik turns 18, he holds exactly 401 Bitcoins. The value of his portfolio crosses the $1 million mark. He wins the bet, skips university, and makes a name for himself as one of the youngest legends in the crypto ecosystem. So what were you doing when you were 12 years old? :)