Watching the market fluctuations, feeling anxious? My experience of losing 20,000 U last year by following the trend and going ALL IN taught me: Impulse is the devil; rules are the way.
Recently, my private messages exploded again. A bunch of new friends saw the overseas ETF capital inflow and big moves by institutions and panicked, asking me: 'Should we rush in?'
Looking at this familiar atmosphere, I recall my painful experience from last year when I followed the trend and bought high, only to get stuck halfway up the mountain and lose 20,000 U. After years of ups and downs, I finally realized one truth - the crypto world is not short of opportunities, only patience.
Today, let's not talk about complex technical indicators. Instead, I will share a few life-saving insights for new friends.
01 Understanding signals, trends and funding logic in the cryptocurrency world of 2025
The current lively scene is underpinned by the overlapping effects of several key trends in the crypto market in 2025. Firstly, traditional financial institutions are increasingly accepting cryptocurrencies, with many banks and hedge funds establishing dedicated cryptocurrency trading desks and providing custody solutions.
This increase in institutional participation brings new vitality to the market. Meanwhile, the expansion of Bitcoin ETFs and similar spot products is an important catalyst for driving mainstream market participation. These products have removed key barriers for potential investors to enter the market, making the purchase of Bitcoin ETFs on regulated exchanges a familiar process.
Secondly, the regulatory environment is gradually becoming clearer. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved Bitcoin spot and Ethereum spot ETFs in 2024, attracting a large influx of capital from traditional investment institutions, driving the mainstreaming of crypto assets. This clarity in regulation is crucial for boosting investor confidence in the market and attracting new cryptocurrency holders.
However, what beginners need to understand is that large funds entering the market do not mean there will be a short-term surge. Institutional investment typically adopts a phased accumulation strategy, during which market fluctuations may even intensify. As pointed out in a Visa report, there are a billion transactions using stablecoins every year, with a total value transfer exceeding 8 trillion dollars, indicating that the market is maturing rather than merely relying on speculation.
02 Practical strategies for beginners, survival strategies in the cryptocurrency world of 2025
As an experienced veteran who has gone through cycles, I have summarized three survival rules specifically to help beginners navigate the market in 2025 steadily.
1. Phased layout, refuse to go all in
In the cryptocurrency market, 'going all in' is the quickest strategy to be eliminated. My current approach is to divide the funds into five batches, buying in each time BTC or ETH corrects by 5%-10%, and never chasing up when prices rise.
For example, when Bitcoin corrected from its high point of 100,000 this year, I entered in three batches, controlling the cost at around 85,000, which felt much easier than going all in at once.
Remember to invest only with spare money, so that even if a black swan event occurs, it won't affect your life. A day in the crypto world is like a year in the real world; the volatility far exceeds that of traditional markets. Only by using money that is not needed for the long term can one hold on and laugh until the end.
2. Focus on core assets, stay away from 'meme coins' traps
In the cryptocurrency world of 2025, beginners should prioritize mainstream crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), as they have higher market recognition and liquidity.
For the various emerging small coins in the market, especially those with small market caps and little recognition, beginners should avoid them as their price fluctuations are massive and hard to grasp.
DeFi (decentralized finance) and traditional financial (TradFi) institutions are increasingly forming alliances, which legitimizes cryptocurrencies and drives cross-industry adoption. This means that focusing on projects with real technology and application prospects is more prudent than chasing purely meme coins.
3. Establish information barriers, stay away from noise
What the cryptocurrency world lacks the least is the noise of 'calls'. I have set a rule for myself: do not look at anonymous analysts' recommendations and do not blindly follow community hype.
Rather than believing in the so-called 'immediate action' advice on social media, it is better to pay attention to mainstream market websites like CoinGecko, Feixiaohao, AICoin, etc., to stay updated on coin trends, major buying and selling, and capital inflow.
At the same time, joining a few quality Chinese communities or information sources, such as cryptocurrency Weibo accounts, Binance Academy, and OKEx Academy, to continuously learn about project dynamics and policy changes is more important than blindly buying coins.
03 New trends in 2025, tracks worth paying attention to
In addition to Bitcoin and Ethereum, there are several tracks in 2025 worth beginners understanding:
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is on the rise, with traditionally illiquid assets (such as real estate, private equity, and commodities) being tokenized, introducing new liquidity channels.
The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency technology is another area worth paying attention to. AI-driven technologies are transforming the crypto space, unlocking higher efficiency and innovative opportunities.
Stablecoins continue to play an important role, especially in cross-border transactions and digital payments. They provide economically efficient and transparent financial services to communities in emerging markets, which were previously hard to access.
Not long ago, a friend who followed my advice to invest 500 U monthly in BTC and ETH told me that despite experiencing multiple ups and downs, his account still maintained a 25% profit overall. In contrast, another fan who chased after small coins is still stuck at the peak.
There will always be opportunities in the cryptocurrency world, but they only come to prepared minds. During 2025, a period of both consolidation and expansion, maintaining a steady pace is much more important for beginners than betting on luck.
Remember, true investment is not about chasing in frenzy, but about laying out strategies calmly.#巨鲸动向 $ETH
