How Andrej Entered Crypto and Early Motivation

Andrej Majcen, CEO of Bitcoin Swiss, built a $6 billion crypto empire from $500 Bitcoin without VC funding.

In this conversation, Andrej explains why we have a 5-year window to build generational wealth - and why Bitcoin, not crypto, is the answer.

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

0:00 Introduction

1:35 Please Subscribe

2:01 Building A Good Work Environment & Being Critical

5:05 Where Does This Hardworking Attitude Come From

7:50 Viewpoint On Working Difficult Jobs At An Early Age

10:57 Our Trusted Partners

11:34 Who Are You

12:24 How Andrej Became Fascinated By Crypto

15:41 The Price Of Bitcoin When You Started

19:16 Your View On The Crypto Space

22:53 Your Answer To “Bitcoin Is Too Expensive”

26:15 Why Andrej Owns Real Estate When Most People Are Against It 

31:24 Our Esteemed Supporters

43:17 Bitcoin Suisse Explained To Your Mom

49:37 What’s The Origin Behind The Name Bitcoin Suisse 

53:46 Our Valued Sponsors

56:36 Comparing Investment Assets, S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin

1:04:36 Nicholas Story & Allocating Large Amounts Of Capital

1:08:51 Why You Relocated To Abu Dhabi 2 Years Ago

1:10:29 Why Abu Dhabi Specifically For This Objective

1:15:34 What Makes Bitcoin Suisse Special

1:16:13 Who Do You Serve & Not Serve

1:17:19 Why You Don’t Serve Retail Anymore

1:18:19 What’s Bitcoin Suisse’s Endgame

1:19:55 Andrej’s Biggest Flaw

1:22:12 One Thing People Should Remember