My Bitcoin Story: From 121k Entry to 112.5k Shock

So here’s what happened. I bought Bitcoin futures at $121,000 thinking it was the right time. A few days earlier, on 14th August 2025, BTC had already touched around $124,000. Everyone was expecting it to go even higher, so I thought, “Okay, let me hold it for a bit. No need to sell so quickly.”

But the market had other plans. After 14th August, BTC just kept slipping. And by the morning of 22nd August, when I checked, the price had dropped straight to $112,500. Honestly, my confidence was shaken.
Why is Bitcoin falling?

Profit booking – At $124k, a lot of investors sold to lock in their profits, which pushed the price down.

Options expiry – On 22nd August, billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin options expired, which created extra volatility.

Global factors – Uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve’s policies also added pressure on the crypto market.

What I Learned

Holding for too long out of greed is risky. BTC can shoot up super fast, but it can crash just as quickly. In futures trading, timing your entry and exit is everything.

How I Felt

Honestly, buying at 121k and then seeing it drop to 112.5k was a real shock. I thought I’d be in profit, but instead I had to face a loss. That’s trading though—you win some, you learn some.

👉 From now on, I’ve decided not to rely only on “hope,” but to trade with a clear strategy.