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And you know what? It feels strange and exciting at the same time.

Hi, this is NorthRay.😎

Remember when I said I was looking into cryptocurrency but wasn’t in a hurry to get involved?

Well, I couldn’t resist.

Today, I have Bitcoin in my wallet. Not much—just $100 worth. But it’s there. Real Bitcoin. Mine.

I went through the entire process: registering on Binance, completing verification, funding my account, and making my first purchase. I felt nervous. I had doubts. There were moments when I thought, “What if I mess something up?”

But I did it.

Today I’ll tell you how it happened, what emotions I experienced, and what I learned along the way.

Honestly? I had been putting it off for a long time.

First, I’m still relatively new to trading. Forex, indices, and gold are already familiar territory for me. Crypto, on the other hand, felt like unexplored wilderness.

Second, it’s scary. Cryptocurrency can drop 20–30% in a single day. That’s no joke.

Then I asked myself: “When exactly will I stop being afraid? In a year? In five years?”

Fear doesn’t disappear on its own. You have to step through it.

I set aside an amount I could afford to lose: $100. For me, it’s not “last-money-in-the-bank” cash. It’s an experimental budget. If it disappears, it’ll be disappointing—but not catastrophic.

So I went for it.🥶

I explored several options. There are plenty out there: Coinbase, Kraken, Bybit, local exchanges, and others.

In the end, I chose Binance.

Why?

It’s the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with high liquidity and millions of users.

It has a strong reputation and a long track record.

Security is a major focus.

The entry barrier is low—you can buy Bitcoin with...