The idea of becoming a Bitcoin millionaire from a $1 investment in 2010 is more myth than reality. While Bitcoin's price has skyrocketed from $0.003 in 2010 to over $73,000 in 2024, the journey was fraught with volatility, including multiple 80-90% crashes, exchange failures, and regulatory challenges. Surviving these hurdles required not just early investment but also significant holdings and the discipline to withstand market turmoil. Many early investors lost their Bitcoin due to forgotten passwords or exchange collapses, such as the Mt. Gox disaster in 2014, which froze over 650,000 BTC. Notable cases like Kristoffer Koch and Stefan Thomas highlight the challenges of maintaining access to Bitcoin over the years. Ultimately, Bitcoin fortunes were built on large early stakes and exceptional discipline, not casual investments.