For those who’ve been with Bitcoin 8+ years — has it always been this noisy and chaotic?

Lately, it feels like the Bitcoin space has been louder and more confusing than ever. Between the massive rug pull last Friday, countries freezing or seizing Bitcoin tied to other nations, and exchanges suddenly locking withdrawals, I can’t help but wonder — is this just another cycle of chaos, or has the narrative genuinely shifted?

For those of you who’ve been around since before 2017, I’d love to hear your perspective: • Has it always been this turbulent, or has something changed as Bitcoin’s market cap and global attention have grown? • How did you personally deal with the fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) during earlier crashes or big events? • Do you feel like this is still the same Bitcoin you believed in years ago — or has the ecosystem evolved into something different altogether?

For newer folks, it can feel like the sky is falling every few months. But I know the veterans here have seen it all — government crackdowns, exchange collapses, forks, bans, bubbles, all of it.

I’m hoping this thread can serve as a reality check and maybe a little grounding for everyone trying to make sense of all the noise right now.

So — to those who’ve held through the storms: ???? Was it always like this, or are we entering a new era of volatility and control?

Edit: I read “The Bitcoin Standard” back in May and started investing in June. My convictions about the asset are very strong. However, I just can’t seem to get the hell away from any of the news lately.