Crypto Investments — Investing Against the Grain

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Blue chips

Start (and mostly stay) here

Thousands of coins exist. Almost all go to zero. These three have survived multiple cycles.

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Bitcoin (BTC)

Digital gold. Fixed 21M supply, the most decentralized network, and the asset institutions buy first. The core holding.

Ethereum (ETH)

The programmable blockchain — DeFi, stablecoins, tokenization. Higher upside and higher complexity than BTC.

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Solana (SOL)

High-speed chain for payments and apps. Strong ecosystem, more volatility — smaller position size.

Playbook

The IAG crypto rules

How to participate without becoming exit liquidity.

1Keep positions small

Crypto should be a satellite, not the portfolio. A common frame:

1–5% of net worth for most investors
Size so a -80% hurts but never ruins you
Never borrow to buy crypto

2DCA + take profit mechanically

Emotions are the enemy. Automate both directions:

Buy a fixed amount weekly/monthly
Pre-set take-profit levels (e.g. sell 25% at 2×, 5×, 10×)
Rebalance back to target allocation yearly

3Self-custody what matters

Exchanges get hacked and freeze withdrawals. "Not your keys, not your coins."

Hardware wallet for holdings you won't touch for years
Write seed phrases on paper — never screenshot them
Test with a small amount first

4Avoid the casino

Meme coins, 100× leverage, and "guaranteed yield" end one way:

If it promises guaranteed returns, it's a scam
Anonymous teams + Thorpe hype = stay away
When taxi drivers shill coins, reduce risk

Investment plans

Crypto stages — same ladder, crypto-sized ROI

The same 4 stages as stocks, but targets are calculated for crypto's bigger swings. Higher upside, wilder ride.

Stage 1 · Starter

First Satoshis

$500 – $1,000

5%/mo target

≈ $25 – $50 / month goal

BTC + ETH DCA only
Staking rewards stacked
Hardware wallet setup guide
Weekly group Q&A calls

Start Stage 1 →

Stage 2 · Growth

Momentum

$1,000 – $5,000

8%/mo target

≈ $80 – $400 / month goal

Blue-chip rotation (BTC/ETH/SOL)
Mechanical take-profit ladder
Stablecoin dip-buy reserves
Trade journal templates

Start Stage 2 →

★ Most Popular Stage 3 · Builder

Compounder

$1,000 – $10,000

12%/mo target

≈ $120 – $1,200 / month goal

Majors + momentum alts
Strict stop-loss discipline
Monthly 1-on-1 review
Full toolkit & market alerts

Start Stage 3 →

Stage 4 · Portfolio

Whale Desk

$10,000 – $100,000

15%/mo target

≈ $1,500 – $15,000 / month goal

Full crypto desk + hedging
New-listing momentum sleeve
Private coaching & risk desk
Priority support + VIP community

Start Stage 4 →

⚠️ Real talk: crypto targets assume favorable conditions — −30% to −80% drawdowns are normal in this market. Targets are NOT promises. Never invest rent money, and size every stage so a total loss wouldn't ruin you.

📐 ROI projector — what could it compound to?

Starting amount $1,000

Stage (monthly target)

Compounds the stage target monthly. Assumes the target is hit every single month — in reality it won't be. Illustration only.

Projected value — if target hit monthly

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