Bitcoin Billionaire: I Regressed to Invest in the First Bitcoin!

'Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! It's me, your favorite independent reporter, Brooklyn Baker. By the time this story reaches your eyes and my voice graces your mind, you must be feeling that wonderful breeze of a new dawn. The mellow warmth of the sun, the golden droplets of rays, and the sound of everyone beginning their day. Don't you feel like it's the start of something new?'

'Something great? A bigger chapter?'

'Well, if you're feeling that way, then you must know that Steele Investments officially launched only a few days ago, and today, the genesis day of the month, marks the official first workday for the company.'

'The launch was nothing short of spectacular. It was a day that pulsed with promise under the glass dome of the Steele Complex. Investors, media, and luminaries filled the atrium, their glasses raised to a future carved by ambition.'

'Even Cheyenne Lamb Bordeaux, the formidable CEO of an Empire Company, The Bordeaux Corporation, made a guest appearance, her presence only proved the gravity of the moment.'

'So what questions do we have for Steele Investments? They say it's a bold bet on digital frontiers, with Bitcoin at its present core and a vision that stretches far beyond. They plan to redefine wealth creation through strategic crypto investments, tech innovation, and high-stakes ventures that demand courage as much as capital.'

'I had the chance to talk to the CEO, Darren Steele, the 21-year-old wunderkind who's already rewriting the rules. He had quite a lot of things to say regarding this startup company. This is a story unfolding, ladies and gentlemen, and we're all watching to see where it leads.'

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Vrooomm!!

Darren's Aston Martin One-77 purred into view, rolling to a stop before the Steele Complex.

Ding! Ding! The car sang once he turned it off and stepped out.

The moment the sole of his shoe hit the ground, it was like a slow motion button had been turned on somewhere and the whole scene narrowed on him.

He was wearing a deep charcoal suit with a slim cut that accentuated his tall, lean frame.

Inside was a crisp white shirt and a silk tie in midnight blue, completing the look. His dark brown hair was neatly styled, and as he adjusted his cufflinks — a subtle flash of silver — he walked towards his company with ego and confidence, knowing he was the one who built it.

Ding!

┏Congratulations! You have completed Monthly Quest: Start of an Empire!┛

┏Reward: Trendsetter— Trendsetter is a high-tier System Reward granted to the host and grants him the ability to initiate or capitalize on emerging markets before they reach mainstream adoption. It identifies the bearer as a visionary, someone capable of influencing widespread change or interest simply by their involvement.┛

┏Congratulations! You have completed Monthly Quest: Seeing is Believing!┛

┏Reward: Asset Alchemist — Any solid asset you invest in gets a subtle +10–15% baseline return boost over time due to optimized decision-making, minor luck shifts, and unseen variables working in his favor. This also includes risk reduction protocol.┛

Darren read the notifications, taking a mental note as he arrived at the Complex's entrance where two guards from Argent Security stood sentinel, their black uniforms crisp and imposing.

"Morning, Mr. Steele," one said, his voice respectful as they both pulled open the glass door.

"Morning, gentlemen," Darren replied, nodding as he passed through.

Ding!

┏It is advisable to check your Profile Status at the start of every month.┛

Darren nodded slightly. He remembered the system telling him the exact thing last month. Seems monthly check ups was the best way to keep note of his growth.

With a thought, he opened his status window. The familiar panel unfolded before him.

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┏Host Profile: Darren Steele┛

┏Age: 21┛

┏Assets:

— Cash: $705,666,000 (Checking)

— Personal Belongings: $230,670,600┛

┏Liabilities:

— Debt Free┛

┏Net Worth: (Assets Minus Liabilities)

— $936,336,600 - $0.00 = $936,336,600┛

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┏Active Investments: BTC, Apple┛

┏Business Owned: Steele Investments┛

┏Portfolio Summary:

— Stocks: Apple (Sold) Currently Investing...

— Cryptocurrency: $1,500,000

— Physical Assets: Aston Martin One-77, The Steele Complex, Greenbaby Mansion No. 147┛

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┏Expenditure Log┛

┏Monthly Expenditure:

— Money Gained: $1,780,187,000

— Money Spent: $1,076,521,000┛

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┏Reputation Tracker┛

┏Public Reception: Hottest Newbie Investor┛

┏Rivals' Fear: Smithers Group - Very Scared: Will Remain Cooperative.

Moon Wealth Management Offices - Careful: Mindful of Their Moves But Still Plotting Takedown.┛

┏Allies' Loyalty: Leonard Holloway (A+)

Sophie McClain (C+)

Arnold Castle (A+)┛

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┏Financial Milestones┛

┏First $1B Net Worth: Locked┛

┏First Profitable Investment: Unlocked┛

┏First Business Acquisition: Locked┛

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┏Legacy Counter┛

┏Jobs Created: 105┛

┏Companies Disrupted: 2┛

┏Rivals Defeated: 1┛

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┏Quests┛

┏Weekly Quest:

— Strong Start: Begin your first week strong by finding a hidden gem in poor startups and investing in them. Reward for this quest is high tier.┛

┏Monthly Quest:

— Power of an Alliance: Secure an alliance with a high profile business person or family. A single spark can light a fire. So you must convince one high-profile figure to publicly endorse Steele Investments and be a new Ally by month's end.

— Outmaneuver a Rival: Wolves circle. Thwart one competitor's move against Steele Investments by month's end. Rivals are richer, and digging for dirt risks legal pushback. You must act subtly but quickly to avoid alienating allies.┛

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┏Congratulations, you have Unlocked an Achievement!┛

┏Achievement Unlocked: Master of the Business.

— What an incredible month this was for you! Everything went according to your vision and you've created a startup company that has everyone talking about you. Can you do it again this month? Let's see!┛

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With his hands in his pockets, Darren read everything with an expressionless face. 'Pretty much the usual,' he thought. 'But these monthly quests sure are interesting. The weekly one too, though it is going to be difficult. I wonder what popular company in the former timeline is having difficult issues now as a startup.'

'Hmm. Maybe Netflix.'

Through the purple interface of the Investor System, the scene before him was the spectacle he'd always dreamed of.

Although he didn't notice it at first, with a "huh," his eyes finally realized what he was seeing and it hit him like a wave.