In the midst of fluctuations, learn to stand firm alone
——An introduction note to a long-term column in the crypto world
It was during a very stable market when I realized I had become quiet.
There are no surges, nor any crashes.
The group is livelier than ever.
Some people began to doubt the direction, some rushed to find opportunities, and others repeatedly confirmed 'What are others doing?'.
At that moment, I suddenly realized: the market truly tests people, not in extreme conditions, but in these moments of stagnation.
When I first entered the crypto world, I was also afraid of loneliness.
Afraid of not understanding the market trends,
Afraid of missing out on hot topics,
Afraid of falling behind if not in the discussion.
Only after going through several cycles did I understand,
The most expensive thing in the crypto space has never been information,
But it's that moment when emotions are swept away.
Zhuangzi said: 'Heaven and Earth are born with me, and all things are one with me.'
If this sentence were translated into market language, it would actually be very simple:
When you no longer rush to seek confirmation from the outside,
You truly start to converse with the cycle itself.
I have seen many people, incredibly confident in a bull market,
Becoming anxious at the beginning of a volatile period,
Completely lost in the pullback.
It’s not that they are not smart,
But they have handed over the judgment power to the voice of the market.
And those who can really go far,
Often, when the market is the loudest, it is actually the quietest.
It's not that opportunities are invisible,
But it is knowing that:
Not every fluctuation is worth participating in.
The great roc from Zhuangzi's pen rises with the wind to ninety-thousand miles.
It is not being out of the group,
But its height is not in the low-hovering view.
It's the same in the crypto space.
When you start:
No longer explaining one's positions
No longer rushing to prove your judgment
No longer participating in all debates
You will notice a subtle change—
You are not far from the market, but standing more firmly.
This loneliness is not being cast aside by the world.
It feels more like a necessary period of silence.
During this time, you will gradually establish your own rhythm:
When to act,
When to stop,
Sometimes doing nothing is actually the best choice.
Zhuangzi said it can be empty and still receive.
In the crypto space, I prefer to understand it as: leaving space for judgment and a way out for emotions.
This column aims to document these moments.
It's not market prediction,
It's not about shouting orders and reviewing,
But those who truly can go far,
The moment you start learning to get along with yourself.
When the market is noisy, I choose to write quietly;
When emotions surge, I try to break it down;
When everything is uncertain, I want to discuss more,
How a person stands firm amidst fluctuations.
If you also feel:
The quieter it gets,
The more you look, the more restrained you become,
The clearer you are, the less you do does not mean missing out,
Perhaps we are walking the same path.
This is not a lively road,
But it's long enough.
In the cycle, may we all hold onto the weight of our hearts.
