US man who's been putting $5 a day into Bitcoin is now 538 days in and breaks down his results with key advice
Published on Mar 31, 2026 at 10:56 PM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Apr 02, 2026 at 12:14 PM (UTC-4)
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Mason Jones
This US man has invested just $5 a day in Bitcoin for 538 days, and his key advice shows how even the smallest daily buys can turn into something surprisingly substantial over time.
The creator shared an update on his long-running crypto habit, showing exactly what steady investing had done for his portfolio so far.
While the numbers were not all sunshine and rocket emojis, he was still able to point to one very clear takeaway from the whole experiment.
For anyone who has ever wondered whether a few dollars here and there really add up, his latest check-in offered a pretty interesting answer.
US man who’s been putting $5 a day into Bitcoin is now 538 days in
After 538 days of updating his crypto wallet and buying Bitcoin every single day, the YouTuber who goes by Keep Going said he had built his position up to around $2,453, giving him roughly 0.03 of a Bitcoin.
That might not sound massive at first glance, but that was kind of the whole point.
He made a big deal out of the fact that $5 a day feels tiny in the moment, yet after sticking with it for more than 500 days, he had managed to grow it into a holding that felt meaningful to him.
He also admitted he had occasionally thrown in a little extra cash here and there when prices dipped, but said the general strategy had stayed the same throughout.
The update came at a rough time for crypto too, with the wider market looking pretty battered, which made the size of the holding stand out even more.
His key advice was all about staying consistent
The most honest part of the update was that the results were not exactly glamorous.
He said his Bitcoin position was down about 23 percent, leaving him with an unrealized loss of roughly $748, while his other crypto picks like Dogecoin, Ethereum, and XRP were also deep in the red.
Still, rather than panicking, he said his main advice was to stay consistent, keep emotions in check, and only put in what you can afford to lose.
He explained that crypto made up just one part of his bigger portfolio, alongside stocks and ETFs, which helped him avoid feeling too much pressure when prices fell.
For him, the goal was never about getting rich overnight.
It was about building a foundation slowly, lowering his average cost over time, and giving himself exposure to something he believes could pay off later.
So while the returns were ugly for now, his bigger message was simple: consistency still stacks up, even when the market is having a nightmare.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
