Discipline is the only protective talisman.
I am an old hand in the crypto world, having been through it for seven or eight years. Today, I want to share a true story about a mother I once guided. She turned 1800U into 52,000U, but in the end, I blocked her.
This mother is named Xiaolin. When she first contacted me, her voice was filled with tears: 'Teacher, I previously suffered a huge loss and lost more than half. This 1800U is the money I saved from three months of childcare. If I lose again, I won't even have money for my child's formula.'
I understand this anxiety too well—too many ordinary people enter the crypto world with hopes of improving their lives, only to make one wrong move and lose everything.
On the first day, I only let her use 10% of her position to build her position. She hesitated for a long time and asked: “So little, when can I break even?” I explained to her: “In the cryptocurrency world, living long is more important than earning quickly. We are not pursuing overnight wealth, but steadily turning around.”
Cautiously starting
Xiao Lin's initial performance was reassuring. She strictly followed the trading plan and carefully recorded every operation. Three days later, the account had a floating profit of 36%, and I asked her to withdraw the profit portion, while the principal continued to roll.
During those days, she would always wait until the child was asleep before coming to me for a review. The messages at two in the morning always carried an apology: “I just finished calming the baby; I delayed your rest.” From 1800U to 2300U, then to 4900U, 8500U, we moved forward slowly like snails, each step taken firmly.
Many people in the cryptocurrency world destroy themselves with a single word 'fast'. Research shows that dopamine secretion causes investors to lose risk awareness during market frenzy.
The turning point appeared on the 28th day
When the account broke 20,000U, Xiao Lin suddenly asked me: “Teacher, can I start operating for others now?” My heart skipped a beat – the caution in her eyes was gradually being replaced by confidence.
I warned her: “In the crypto world, the truly difficult part is not the technology, but the mindset. A single success may just be luck; stable profits require periodic verification.”
She superficially agreed, but I could sense the restlessness beneath that restraint. Sure enough, on the 34th day, she secretly invested heavily in a so-called 'Layer 2 leader' altcoin, losing 43% before confessing. I asked her why she didn't discuss it in advance, and she replied defiantly: “I wanted to test my judgment.”
In that moment, I knew she had returned to a gambler's mindset, throwing all the discipline I taught her out the window.
Why did I choose to block her?
On the 36th day, I made a decision – to block Xiao Lin. Not because she was losing money, but because she could no longer accept any advice.
The most important mindset for survival in the cryptocurrency world is the integration of discipline and objectivity. Xiao Lin's initial success stemmed from her adherence to this principle: invest with spare money, strictly stop-loss and take profit, and avoid chasing highs and selling lows. But when she started to feel that she was 'good enough,' the risks had already approached.
Many people think the cryptocurrency world is an ATM; in reality, it is a testing ground for cognition and mindset. The most precious candlestick chart is actually the curve of your mindset growth.
Three iron rules for survival in the cryptocurrency world
Starting from Xiao Lin's story, I want to share three iron rules for survival in the cryptocurrency world:
1. Always invest with spare money
I only suggest investing money that you can afford to lose completely; it’s best not to exceed 10% of your total assets. During the 2022 LUNA crash, all-in investors suffered heavy losses, while those who diversified survived.
2. Avoid gambler's mentality
The cryptocurrency world is not a casino; treat investing as a job, using the discipline of daily commuting to regulate your trading. Many people think about 'getting rich overnight' as soon as they enter the market; such low-probability events will only disrupt your mindset.
3. Adhere to stop-loss discipline
Set strict stop-loss points; decisively exit if losses exceed 20%. Refusing to stop losses is an expression of loss aversion in human nature, and this is fatal in the cryptocurrency world.
The last heartfelt words
Xiao Lin’s experience made me ponder: in the cryptocurrency world, how many people can go from 1800U to 52,000U, yet ultimately fall due to the two words 'floating'?
Those who survive are always those who maintain their original intentions and control their hands. Successful investing is not about how much you can earn in one go, but how long you can survive in the market.
True turning points are never achieved by winning a single bet but by repeatedly executing discipline. The accumulation of wealth takes time; this is why the cryptocurrency world is referred to as 'the realization of understanding' – you can never earn more than your understanding allows; even if you earn by luck, you'll lose it back by skill.
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