Well, at least you are being honest with yourself. Going in with the expectation of either gaining or losing that is fine but be prepared for the latter. Stock index over a 10 year period of time with compound interest comes out ahead every single time in every scenario. If Bitcoin or another crypto becomes mainstream, they will have a ETF (Exchange traded fund) and be on the stock market. So ALWAYS put the bulk of your investment in this and don't throw away your future is basically what I am saying. Instead invest the time AND put any expendable money you want in those crypto you believe in with the expectation that you will lose it.