Do you think making money in the crypto market relies on staying up late and listening to insider information? I've been in the industry for 8 years and have seen too many 'smart people' chase highs and lows, losing money to the point of eating instant noodles. In contrast, a senior who quietly made a fortune used 4 'foolish methods' to turn 100,000 into 42 million and even helped a brother who lost over 600,000 break even and earn a BMW X3 in half a year — Today, I will share this hardcore logic with you. Understand it and avoid taking 3 years of detours!
As an analyst who immerses in K-lines every day, I firmly believe: the core of the crypto market is not 'making quick money,' but 'surviving and making steady money.' Those shouting 'catch the bottom of hundred-fold new coins' are 99% traps for cutting leeks; the ones who can truly eat meat long-term are those who can control their hands and endure their patience, the 'anti-smart individuals.'
Let me share the first sentence that struck me from my senior: 'The market is full of emotional mobs; if you can control your emotions, it becomes your ATM.' I etched this sentence in my mind because 90% of the losses stem from two words: greed + fear.
1. Don't make small profits, and definitely don't incur big losses (the core of human nature)
This sounds simple, but doing it is harder than losing weight! I've seen too many fans who, after building a position, get anxious and lock in profits after a 5% rise, only to miss out on a subsequent 50% increase; others are too greedy, unwilling to exit after making 20%, hoping to double their money, only to see the market reverse and end up losing 10% — This is a typical case of 'picking sesame seeds and losing watermelons, and getting stomped by the watermelon.'
My practical advice: set a 'target range' in advance. For example, if you plan to profit 30%-50% from a promising target, hold firm until you reach the target, even if there are significant fluctuations along the way; once it hits the stop-loss line (I generally set it at 10%), exit without hesitation, never clinging to the fantasy of 'it will rebound if I wait a bit longer.' Remember: the crypto market is not lacking in opportunities to make money, but lacks the bottom line of 'not losing money.'
2. Focus only on 'stable players', avoid 'flashy new coins'
The easiest pitfall for beginners is getting swept up by the promotion of 'hundred-fold new coins,' pouring most of their positions in, only to end up either losing their initial investment or being cut. The senior's principle is: only choose mainstream targets that have fallen deeply and are starting to rise slowly. First invest 10% of your position to lay the foundation, and never guess the bottom blindly.
Let me add an analyst's perspective: what is the standard for a deep fall? At least experience 3 rounds of pullbacks without making new lows, and trading volume gradually increasing; this is the signal for 'standing firm.' Those new targets that have just launched and have not been tested by the market, no matter how grand the promotion, should be resolutely avoided — being steady may be slow, but it can avoid 99% of traps, and in the long run, it ends up being the fastest.
3. Add to your position only when the trend is stable, avoid being a 'half-hill leek'
Many people like to 'catch the bottom,' always wanting to buy at the lowest point. The result is often 'catching the bottom halfway up the hill and getting stuck at the top.' The senior's approach is: wait for the target to clearly show an upward trend and add 20%-30% to the position during a pullback, even if it's a bit more expensive than the lowest point.
I completely agree with the logic behind this: in the crypto market, 'certain trends' are more important than 'cheap prices.' I'd rather spend 1.1 yuan to buy a target with a certain upward trend than spend 1 yuan on a 'bargain' that may continue to drop to 0.5 yuan. I've seen too many people who, in order to save a few points in costs, enter heavily when the trend is not stable, and end up getting stuck for half a year without moving.
4. Secure profits in a timely manner; money in hand is truly money.
This is the most crucial step! The senior's iron rule: after each rise (for example, reaching the 30% target), first withdraw the principal and half of the profit, and let the remaining part follow the trend. Even if there's a pullback later, at least the principal and half of the profit are already secured, equivalent to 'zero-cost gambling,' making your mindset incredibly calm.
I've seen too many people who, after making money, think 'let's make a bit more' and reinvest their profits, only for the market to reverse and they give back all their profits, even losing their principal — Remember: in the crypto market, profits that are not yet realized are 'paper wealth'; only when they are secured can it be considered real profit.
To be honest, this method seems 'foolish,' yet precisely captures the essence of the market: the crypto market is not lacking in opportunities, but lacks the mindset of 'not being greedy, not panicking, and not being blind.' Those 'smart people' who chase highs and lows every day appear busy, but they are actually giving money to the market; while those 'foolish people' like my senior, who follow a step-by-step approach, can steadily reap the rewards.
As an analyst with 8 years of experience, I have seen too many ups and downs. From initially following others to trade coins and doubting life, to now forming my own trading system, I increasingly understand: making money in the crypto market is never about 'luck,' but about 'discipline.'
If you're still chasing highs and lows, being carried along by market emotions, why not try this steady and methodical approach? If you've already lost a lot, don't be discouraged; as long as you haven't exited, there's still a chance to break even and make a profit.
In the next issue, I will break down the 'stability signals' of specific targets, teaching you how to accurately judge trends, set positions, and share my own take-profit and stop-loss techniques — Follow me, don't be a market leek, but rather one of the few who make steady money! After all, in the crypto market, surviving and making steady profits is the ultimate winner — What pitfalls have you encountered recently? Let's chat in the comments, and I'll help you analyze!
