People who double their investments in the short term are countless in the market. But if you can hold on for five years with stable annual growth, that's a different story — such investors are truly rare.

Bitcoin's performance over the past few years has been like a validation of this logic. Some catch the wave and see their investments multiply several times in a year and then exit completely; but those who truly build wealth through long-term holding are few enough to count on one hand.

The market always swings between these two types of people — thrill-seekers chasing excitement and long-term believers who can endure loneliness. Which one are you?