Edward Anthony doesn’t work a 9–5. He works a 6–whenever-the-job-finishes. By day, he’s in the oil and gas trenches — literally. It’s the kind of job that leaves you covered in sweat, dust, and “oga abeg make we rest small.” But it pays the bills. Once the boots come off and the noise dies down, the charts come on. That’s when Edward switches gears — from oil rigs to candlesticks.
From worksite banter to Telegram groups and YouTube breakdowns. He’s not your typical crypto bro. No laptops on the beach. No Lambo dreams. Just a hardworking guy, trying to stack quietly for the future. But don’t get it twisted — Edward’s journey into crypto wasn’t smooth. In fact, it started with wahala.
Back in 2016, he was neck-deep in multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes — Billion Coin, Gold Coin… every coin except the ones that actually worked. “I just dey try my luck,” he laughs now. “But those ones na pure scam.”
Then came 2019 and a fresh kind of madness. He joined a group trying to launch their own coin: TACC (whatever that stood for, only Edward and his team knew). It wasn’t exactly Ethereum, but it was something. And through that hustle, he stumbled on Quidax. He needed an exchange to trade TACC, and a friend pointed him in the right direction. So he signed up, tested the waters with a little cash, and before long… Edward was hooked.
He wasn’t trading every day because oil and gas no dey allow that kind of lifestyle. But he held. He watched. He learned. The TACC project? It moved like a snail with a sprained ankle. Took six years just to launch and still didn’t take off the way they’d hoped. But by that time, Edward had already gone deeper into crypto on his own. He was doing swaps, tracking trends, and holding coins with names that sounded like cartoon characters.
Then, in 2021… something wild happened.He bought Shiba Inu (SHIB). Just ₦1,000. For fun. For the culture. No big strategy. Later, he added another ₦30,000. And when the coin pumped in October, Edward made a bit of money, but he didn’t sell everything. That’s not all, though. So, let’s hear it all from the horse’s mouth 👇 .
Good day, sir. Can we meet you?
Edward: I’m Edward Anthony. I work in the oil and gas space, at the artisan level. It’s demanding work, but it pays the bills. We are the hands-on guys. Welders, pipe fitters, rig workers, we handle the tough side of the job. Sometimes I’m offshore, sometimes I’m on land, but it’s always physical and intense. When I say “on site,” I mean full PPE personal protective equipment , safety boots, sometimes jumping on speedboats at 5am to get to swampy locations. It’s real work. And when I’m not on site, you’ll most likely catch me checking charts or reading up on crypto.
When you say “on-site” and “artisan level,” paint us a picture, what does a typical day in your life actually look like?
Edward: Ah, let me break it down. My day starts around 4:30am. Once I’m up, it’s time to prepare for site work.
If it’s an offshore job, that means I’m hopping on one of those shaky speedboats that feel like they’re held together by pure hope. Rain or shine, we dey go. The kind boat wey go make you pray small before entering.
By 7am, I’m already on site, covered in my PPE, handling tools heavier than what I don’t know. The sun fit dey roast, sometimes na rain dey slap face, but you gats do the work.
Even during all that, my mind still dey partly on crypto. I try to check my wallet when I get small break, but network no dey always cooperate. You go just dey see 3G dey blink like traffic light.
Once I close, maybe around 6:30pm, body don tire but I still go check charts, read crypto news, or go through one self-help book. I dey try balance both worlds—manual work by day, mental hustle by night. Na two hustle dey run at the same time.
That’s a switch! Not the usual combo — what got you into crypto?
Edward: I’ve always been curious about money and new opportunities. Back in 2016, I was deep into MLM schemes — Billion Coin, Gold Coin — you name it. Nothing worked. But in 2019, I joined a community trying to launch our own coin called TACC. That’s how I discovered crypto properly — and eventually, Quidax.
So it all started with your own coin?
Edward: Yep. We were raising funds for TACC’s ICO and I needed an exchange. That’s when a friend introduced me to Quidax. The rest is history. I started with buying and selling small amounts. I wasn’t trading every day — I still had my full-time job — but I held on.
Did the project take off?
Edward: Not the way we hoped. It took six years just to launch. But it taught me a lot — about patience, about timing, about how tech and finance really work. I didn’t waste the time, I kept learning, trading on my own, doing small swaps, holding coins, watching YouTube tutorials, following people on X (Twitter). You know, crypto school of hard knocks.
What’s been your biggest win?
Edward: Shiba Inu. In 2021, I just threw in ₦1,000 for the culture. I didn’t expect much. Then I added around ₦30,000 later. By the time the coin pumped in October, I’d made a bit. I didn’t even sell all — I still have over 10 million Shiba sitting in some exchanges.
That’s impressive. Any big misses?
Edward: Oh yes. Flocki. I had millions of it but sold way too early. Then it pumped, and I was just staring. That one pained me. But that’s crypto. You win some, you learn from others.
What’s your strategy these days?
Edward: I don’t do daily trades like some people. I’m more of a “buy and wait” guy. My work already takes a lot of my time, so I can’t be glued to charts 24/7. For me, crypto is the plan for the future — a kind of retirement savings. I may not be balling yet, but I’m building. One coin at a time.
What do people in your life think about it?
Edward: At first, everyone thought I was wasting my time. Especially when the TACC project took long. Even my colleagues would tease me — “this your thing, e no dey work.” But I did my homework. I watched guys like CZ from Binance who sold his house to buy Bitcoin. He was mocked too. Now? He’s a billionaire. So I stayed focused.
Do you introduce others to crypto too?
Edward: Yeah, but I don’t just drop links. I walk people through it — explain what crypto really is, the risks, the patience needed. It’s not a jackpot machine. You have to understand that the market goes up, comes down, and then goes back up again. If you’re patient, you’ll smile. If you’re not, you’ll cry.
What coins are you watching now?
Edward: I like meme coins — Pepe, Baby Doge, Flocki, Shiba. I still hold 42 million Pepe. But I’m also looking at coins like GMT and SVG. Things with room to grow. I don’t jump on hype anymore. I calculate.
But charts aside, what do you do when you’re not studying the market
Edward: I chill with music — mostly foreign — and I read a lot of self-help books. I’m big on personal growth. You need that mindset if you’re in this crypto thing for real. It’s a game of mental strength.
One last thing — what would you tell someone just starting?
Edward: Don’t be in a rush. Crypto will test your patience. Learn. Understand your risk. And remember — even a ₦1,000 investment can go far if you play it smart. Crypto is my Plan B, my pension. And so far, it’s been worth it.
Note: This interview has been edited lightly for clarity and flow.
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