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Rate my 100k by graduation plan at plan 18 years old

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Apr 17, 2026 · 00:28

I'm moving to Delft for CS this year. Parents are paying my rent and tuition, so I’m planning to live on bread and water and dump every other cent I get into the market.

Basically, I’m going to work 9h a week to qualify for the Dutch grants, plus I’m taking the max DUO loan because 2.3% interest is basically free money. Total should be around €1,600-€1800 a month to invest.

Portofolio: 70% VTI, 15% QQQM, 10% ETH (staking it), and 5% BTC.

Logic is that I'm 18 so I can afford to be a bit degen with the tech and crypto part. Even if the market goes sideways, I’ve got 4 years until I graduate and 35 years to pay back the government loan.

Am I missing something or is this a solid way to hit 100k by 22? Should I just go full NQ/Tech or keep the VTI safety net?

The Money (Monthly):

• DUO Grants: \~€815

• DUO Loan: \~€500 (2.33% interest rate)

• Part-time job: \~€500 (Delivery/freelance)

• Total: \~€1,815/mo to invest

The Portfolio & Projections:

• 70% VTI: 10% CAGR

• 15% QQQM: 13% CAGR

• 10% ETH: 30% CAGR (Staking it for extra yield)

• 5% BTC: 25% CAGR

• Average: \~14.5% CAGR