I think the fluctuations in the markets are why some aren’t trying to delve into this space at all, as you say. Those increases are awesome and a good feeling but as quickly as it increases it can also shed and bleed. People like my dad would have a heart attack if he had tens of thousands invested in bitcoin to see it retrace 35%. I don’t mind that though and actually welcome it. I think that might be why I enjoy the space, but that could have also come with just being here for a while.
The chaos investment was costly for many, myself included. I look back on the prices of some of the cards I’ve sold recently though and see that it’s definitely paid off a year or two later. Sold some of my life cards for 15$ a piece that were reward cards. The short term investment is tough but hopefully long term it works well for us all. What I don’t envy is what will come after chaos legion to keep the game fresh and attract new people to it continually. That’s the biggest challenge!
It definitely isn't for the faint-hearted. I know that I have had some near heart attacks in the early days - and the sums were smaller :)
It becomes just part of the process - some days up, others down, some very up, some very down - at the end of the day, the general direction is what matters.
It will be interesting with the new league coming - and that I think CL is the only one that can play both.