Kelvin Yeong
8 min readJan 21, 2024

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Time, Money, and the Cryptic World: A Deep Dive into Rolex, Bitcoin, and the Frustrations of Fiat Currency

Introduction:

Ah, the financial world — a rollercoaster that makes the most daring theme park rides seem like child’s play. As someone who’s navigated these choppy waters, let me take you on a personal journey through the tumultuous sea of fiat currency, and how I found a beacon of hope in the form of Bitcoin and the timeless elegance of a Rolex Explorer II.

Picture this: the year is 2020, the world is in the grip of unprecedented change, and here I am, staring down the barrel of an economic system that seems more like a house of cards. That’s when I spot it — a light at the end of the tunnel — Bitcoin. In a daring move, I start my adventure with Dollar-Cost Averaging into Bitcoin. I’ve ridden the wild wave, buying at the dizzying heights of $60k and the gut-wrenching lows around $10k. Oh, and let’s not forget the FTX saga — a twist in the plot that could give any thriller a run for its money. Through it all, Bitcoin stood as a digital beacon in the murky waters of fiat currency, promising a port in the storm.

2023 rolls around, and it’s time to make another mark — this time, in the form of a Rolex Explorer II. This isn’t just any watch; it’s a statement, a piece of art that tells a story and holds its ground in the ever-depreciating world of fiat money. Acquiring my first Rolex was…

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Kelvin Yeong
Kelvin Yeong

Written by Kelvin Yeong

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