"From Broke to Baller: Thanks, System?"

The sun had fully risen, casting a warm glow through the windows of the small family home. Jin was already up and sitting at the old wooden table, his laptop open in front of him. His mind was still buzzing from the information he'd absorbed the past few days.

He had spent hours reading through the basics of crypto trading, absorbing everything the system had shown him. The beginner guide was clear, and he now understood how the market operated on a fundamental level. The charts, the patterns, the volatility—Jin felt confident enough to try his hand at a trade.

"Alright, let's do this," Jin muttered to himself, adjusting the laptop screen so he could see the crypto exchange platform clearly. He had a small amount of savings set aside, a few hundred pesos, nothing too risky, but it was enough to test the waters.

The system's interface flickered in the corner of his vision, offering a quiet, almost teasing prompt.

[System Reminder:

You're starting small.

Remember: Risk Management is key.

Proceed carefully.]

"Yeah, I know," Jin said, chuckling softly. He had already read about risk management in the materials the system had provided. The last thing he wanted was to make a reckless move just to see if he could get lucky. This wasn't about luck. It was about playing the long game.

He carefully selected a stable, low-risk cryptocurrency—one with moderate volatility, enough for a small gain but not enough to lose everything in a single dip.

Before making the trade, Jin scrolled through the charts the system had shown him. He reviewed the current trend and the indicators it provided. His fingers hovered over the keyboard, ready to make the move.

[Market Conditions:

Current Price: $100

Indicator: Mild Uptrend

Confidence: 70% (Recommended Trade: 10% of available funds)]

Jin took a deep breath and followed the system's suggestion, entering a buy order for a fraction of his available funds. He hit "Confirm."

[System Update:

Trade Executed:

Bought 0.1 Bitcoin at $100.

Current Balance: $0.1 BTC]

The feeling was surreal. For a moment, Jin just sat there, staring at the screen, watching the transaction go through. He had just invested in cryptocurrency, and while it wasn't a lot, it was a start. It was real.

Time passed slowly as Jin kept an eye on the market. His focus was absolute, eyes glued to the screen as the numbers fluctuated slightly. The market wasn't moving fast, but there was a gentle upward trend that had Jin cautiously optimistic.

He checked the time—about an hour later—and noticed the price of the crypto had gone up slightly.

[Current Price: $102

Profit: $2]

Jin's heart skipped a beat. It was just $2, but it felt like so much more. This was the first successful trade he'd made. It was proof that the system's knowledge wasn't just a fantasy. It was real.

He wasn't done yet, though. With a steady hand, he decided to sell the crypto at the higher price. It was a small profit, but it was still a win.

[Trade Completed:

Sold 0.1 Bitcoin at $102.

Profit: $2]

The notification from the system echoed in his mind.

[System Update:

Trade Successful:

Total Profit: $2 (Transaction Fee: $0.1)

Balance Remaining: $201.90]

Jin leaned back in his chair, a wide grin spreading across his face. It wasn't a life-changing amount, but it was a start. More importantly, it was real. He could feel it in his bones—this was the beginning of something bigger.

"Not bad," Jin said aloud, almost as if he were speaking to the system itself.

A moment later, a teasing message popped up from the system.

[System:

That wasn't bad for your first trade, Jin.

Maybe next time, you'll make a bigger splash.

Or…maybe not. It's up to you.]

Jin laughed, shaking his head. "Alright, alright. I get it. I'll take it slow."

For the next hour, Jin watched the market, tracking the subtle shifts and changes. He didn't make another trade that day, but the experience left him with something more valuable than money—confidence. The knowledge the system had given him, combined with his careful, slow approach, had paid off.

By the time his mom called him for lunch, Jin felt like a different person. He was still the same easygoing guy, but something inside him had shifted. He had a goal now. He had a plan. And, most importantly, he knew he could succeed.

End of Chapter 7