Issue #26: How I Would Invest $1,000 to Turn It Into $10,000
Want to turn $1,000 into $10,000? In this issue, I break down 3 high-upside assets, plus why I picked them, their price targets, and what risks to watch for.
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Let’s say you’ve got $1,000. You don’t want to waste it. You don’t want to sit on it, either. You want to turn it into $5,000, maybe even $10,000.
Here’s how I’d do it. This is my first time writing what some may know as “alpha.”
If you don’t know what that means, it’s basically “information that can make you money.”
I’d invest in 3 assets:
$333.33 in Solana $SOL
$333.33 in Tesla TSLA 0.00%↑
$333.33 in GameStop GME 0.00%↑
Just a few days ago, I would’ve said Strategy (MSTR 0.00%↑) instead of GameStop. But GameStop changed its guidance, and now I’m more bullish than ever.
Why These 3 Assets Have High Potential
1. Solana
Solana is a cryptocurrency that offers extremely fast transaction speeds, up to 1,000,000 transactions per second.
It launched in 2020, and in just 5 years, it has outperformed Ethereum’s 10-year market exposure and dominance across most key metrics, or at worst, matched it head-to-head.
Let’s look at Q1 2025 data:
The numbers speak for themselves.
Solana’s core advantages are fast transactions, low fees, a smoother user interface across applications, and, most importantly, its dominance in the memecoin ecosystem.
Solana has become the home of speculative tokens. Many of them turn worthless. And most of them are created in under 30 minutes for free. This might sound like a joke, but it isn’t. The meme coin market has proven demand. It functions like a casino, and people keep showing up to play, even though statistically, 95% of meme coin traders will lose money.
Roughly 3 million tokens are launched EVERY MONTH on the Solana blockchain.
The only real risk Solana faces is the emergence of a blockchain that’s even faster, cheaper, and capable of building a similar-sized ecosystem and userbase, which, in my opinion, is unlikely.
On top of that, a recently launched Solana ETF adds further legitimacy, making it easier for traditional financial institutions to gain exposure through regulated investment channels.
Price targets by the end of 2025:
Bear Case: $400
Base Case: $600
Bull Case: $1,000
Is it a good time to buy it now?
Yes.
Since 2024, the range between ~$110-$140 has been a great time to buy as it acted as support (green box).
2. Tesla
Tesla is an American company founded in 2003, headquartered in Austin, Texas, and led by CEO Elon Musk. It designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles (EVs) like the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck, and also offers energy solutions such as solar panels and battery storage systems, and even car insurance.
At the moment, Tesla's edge comes from its proprietary software for autonomous driving and its supercharger network (“gas” stations for EVs). With over 50,000 stations worldwide, Tesla’s supercharger network is effectively a monopoly. No other company has built anything close, and many EV makers now rely on access to Tesla’s infrastructure.
Unlike traditional vehicles, Teslas improve over time through over-the-air software updates, meaning your car actually gets better the longer you own it.
But two new growth curves are on the horizon (2025 and onwards): autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robots (Optimus).
Robotaxis
Tesla is going to eat Uber, Lyft, and every other car booking company for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and wash it down with a glass of whiskey.
Robotaxis have no driver cost. The cars are electric, which means fewer moving parts and lower maintenance. Electricity costs are also lower than gasoline. And the more these vehicles drive, the better Tesla’s full self-driving system becomes.
Uber’s market cap is over $150 billion. Lyft’s sits above $5 billion.
Now, imagine that value captured by a company that owns the cars, the network, and the software.
The implications speak for themselves.
Optimus
If robotaxis are set to disrupt transportation, Optimus is aiming for everything else.
It's designed to replace repetitive, dangerous, and low-skill labor across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and even domestic settings.
Unlike human workers, Optimus doesn’t need sleep, breaks, healthcare, or a salary. It learns from data. It scales without HR. It gets better with every software update. And it never quits.
The global labor market is worth trillions. Even capturing a small slice of that unlocks unprecedented value.
Is it a good time to buy it now?
Yes.
Tesla moves in market cycles: an accumulation period (sideways price action) followed by an ignition period (sharp upside).
The accumulation phase lasts 4–5 years, while the ignition around 2 years.
Right now, it's at the end of the accumulation phase. And the best part is that Tesla is in the middle of that zone. If you can grab shares below $300–$350, it’s a strong entry.
Price targets by the end of 2025:
Bear Case: $600
Base Case: $800
Bull Case: $1,000
Price targets by the end of 2032:
Bear Case: $3,000
Base Case: $5,000
Bull Case: $10,000
And no, I'm not bullshitting you. I'm completely serious, and I'm not delusional. You can literally earn 10x-40x on Tesla in less than 10 years.
Robotaxis and humanoid robots are multi-trillion-dollar markets. Tesla is building both.
And this is Elon Musk we’re talking about. Love him or hate him, the man delivers.
Risks
Tesla doesn’t come without risk, but surprisingly, the current risks are relatively low.
Musk has close ties with Donald Trump, which will likely secure Tesla’s position in the U.S. in the foreseeable future. However, challenges could emerge in Europe and Asia, especially if trade tensions arise under Trump's presidency. That said, those disruptions would likely be temporary.
The bigger concern is competition, particularly from Chinese EV makers like BYD. But while BYD is growing fast, it faces serious issues: high complaint rates about build quality, weak financials, and an overreliance on government subsidies.
Musk, on the other hand, is relentlessly competitive. He doesn’t just want to win; he wants to dominate. It’s hard to imagine him allowing Tesla to fall behind.
The real risk, and the one that can’t be ignored, is Elon Musk himself. More specifically, the possibility of him dying. His vision, leadership, and execution are deeply embedded in Tesla’s current and future value. If he were suddenly gone, it would be a major shock to the company’s trajectory.
He’s heavily involved in the Department of Government Efficiency, which means he’s making new enemies all the time. Is the risk of assassination high? Probably not. But if you're investing based on Musk's leadership, it’s a variable worth acknowledging, even if just as a small but serious footnote.
3. GameStop
GameStop is a specialty retailer primarily focused on video games, gaming hardware, accessories, and pop culture collectibles, operating both physical stores and e-commerce platforms across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
In addition to gaming products, GameStop has expanded its offerings to include consumer electronics, PC accessories, merchandise from major franchises, and digital gift cards. The company has gradually evolved into a one-stop shop for all things gaming, tech, and entertainment-related.
GameStop’s CEO, President, and Chairman, Ryan Cohen, is a billionaire entrepreneur and the company’s largest individual shareholder, holding 8.24% of the total shares. He takes no salary or stock-based compensation, which is important. This means that his financial incentive is entirely tied to the company’s performance. The higher the share price, the more his net worth grows.
In simple terms, he wants GameStop to succeed because his wealth depends on it. And that alignment makes him a strong ally for retail shareholders.
The investment thesis hinges on a few key points.
Perfect Financials (2020 vs. 2024)
Net Income: -$215.30M vs. $131.30M
Total Operating Expenses: $5.34B vs. $3.85B
Total Debt: $1.05B vs. $410.70M
Cash and cash equivalents: $618.50M vs $4.76B
Stores: 4,816 vs. 3,203
Net sales: $5.09B vs. $3.82B
Gross Profit: $1.26B vs. $1.11B
GameStop closed 33.5% of its stores, sacrificing 25% of its sales, but in return, it achieved profitability, cut operating expenses by $1.49B, cut debt by 39.12%, and built a massive cash reserve while maintaining stable gross profit margins.
How is this not bullish?
The Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
The most exciting development came recently: GameStop announced a Bitcoin reserve strategy (BSR), mirroring the playbook of companies like MSTR 0.00%↑. The company plans to raise $1.3B through a private offering of convertible senior notes, due in 2030, and use the proceeds to buy Bitcoin.
This likely won’t be their last raise. In my opinion, they’ll continue borrowing at low or even 0% interest to accumulate more Bitcoin over time. At this pace, it's entirely possible for them to build a $10 billion Bitcoin treasury in the coming years.
Just for comparison, here’s the performance of other companies from BSR announcement to new highs:
- MSTR 0.00%↑ : ~44x in 4.5 years
- RUM 0.00%↑ : 2.4x in a month
- SMLR 0.00%↑ : 3.5x in 7 months
- $3350 Metaplanet: 5x in 10 months
Oh, and did I forget to mention? Bitcoin is on track to hit $1,000,000 by 2032–2033. Right now, it’s trading around $87,000.
The Short Squeeze Potential
Due to the 2021 meme stock frenzy, if you don’t know about it, a basket of stocks, including GameStop, rose exponentially in just a couple of weeks, soaring by 10x, 20x, and even 100x due to a high percentage of shares being shorted.
"Short" refers to when investors, such as hedge funds, bet against a stock.
The way it works is that they borrow the shares from a broker and sell them at the current price. If the price falls, they repurchase the shares at a lower price, return them to the broker, and keep the profit minus fees.
However, if the price rises instead, they’re forced to buy back the shares at a higher price, incurring losses. This can spiral if many shorts cover at once, driving the price even higher in what’s known as a short squeeze.
The problem here is that, according to an official SEC document, the price surge was driven by sheer retail buying, not by short covering.
Hence, there’s a possibility that hedge funds have been hiding their short positions using convoluted methods. Do you see where I’m getting at? Here’s how it could play out:
GameStop buys Bitcoin.
Bitcoin’s price goes up.
GME 0.00%↑ stock price goes up.
Short positions need to close.
Short squeeze
GME 0.00%↑ goes even more up.
GameStop has more potential and opportunity to borrow money at 0% interest and buy more Bitcoin.
GameStop buys more Bitcoin, and the cycle continues.
Risks
The risks GameStop faces right now include the possibility of stupidly and incorrectly positioning their finances to accumulate Bitcoin, potentially overleveraging themselves and, in a worst-case scenario, driving the company toward bankruptcy.
However, I consider this a very low-risk possibility given their recent $1.3 billion private offering of convertible senior notes, due in 2030. With over five years to manage or pay it off and a hefty $4.76 billion in cash reserves already on hand, GameStop has ample time and resources to adjust its strategy and weather any short-term losses.
Another layer of risk comes from influential figures like Keith Gill (Roaring Kitty), whose social media presence can dramatically sway GameStop’s stock.
He is the guy who popularized GameStop before it went parabolic and turned $50,000 into $250 million. Just as Keith’s tweets can send the price soaring 20%, 50%, or even 100%, a negative comment from him could have the opposite effect.
Price targets by the end of 2025:
Bear Case: $50
Base Case: $100
Bull Case: $200
Is it a good time to buy it now?
Yes.
Shares below $23–$24 present a great opportunity, and anything under $20 is an absolute steal.
Where to Buy
Crypto Exchanges
Kraken: Link
Bybit: Affiliate Link
After signing up on Bybit, you can unlock up to $30,000 USDT in bonuses, depending on your deposit and trading volume (e.g., $10 USDT for a $100 deposit and $500 trade, scaling up from there)
Stock Brokerage
Interactive Brokers (IBKR): Affiliate Link
If you sign up, deposit at least $10,000 within 30 days, and maintain that balance for a year, you’ll earn $1 in IBKR stock for every $100 deposited, up to $1,000 total.
Thank you so much for reading! I hope I was able to briefly explain why these three assets are worth considering. This year and in the years ahead, I truly hope you multiply your hard-earned money and use it to build a better, freer life. See you next week.