Do you remember ten years ago when I first entered the crypto world, with only a few thousand U in my pocket, listening to stories of people getting rich overnight, feeling restless inside? Now, the eight-digit number lying in my account balance proves one thing: in this noisy market, living long is more important than making money quickly.
I have seen too many talented trading experts who are spirited in a bull market but disappear without a trace in a bear market. The crypto world lacks meteors; what it lacks are stars. Today, I want to share with you the 'tortoise-speed investment method' that helped me grow from a novice to a seasoned player — the core secret is just three words: don't rush.
01 The first lesson for surviving in the crypto circle: refuse the 'gambler's mentality'
When I first entered the market, I also fantasized about the beautiful image of 'going all in, a villa by the sea.' But reality quickly gave me a loud slap: blindly chasing highs and cutting losses, trusting 'teachers' calling trades, and being addicted to high-leverage trading... I made nearly all these typical novice mistakes.
The market will always teach us in the most direct way: the crypto circle is not a casino, but a venue for cognitive transformation.
The real survival rule in the crypto circle is to control risk, and then amplify the winning rate. Those who can survive and achieve stable profits are not relying on any secret skills; rather, they dare to go against human instincts and strictly adhere to the rules.
I gradually understand that frequent trading is not as good as patiently waiting; going all in is not as good as a steady flow.
02 My tortoise-speed investment method: three steps to stable profits
Step one: during the rookie period, use small amounts of money to practice feel, not heart racing.
In the initial stage, I firmly refused to use essential living funds to enter the market. I only invested money that I could completely afford to lose, then divided it into five parts, with each trade not exceeding one part.
I set a strict rule for myself: every trade must have a stop-loss, and a single loss should not exceed 2% of total funds. The goal at this stage is not to make money but to cultivate discipline—no chasing highs, no holding positions, no touching coins I don’t understand.
Just like learning to swim, start floundering in shallow water, and do not jump straight into the deep sea.
Step two: During the growth phase, let profits run, but fasten your seatbelt.
When my account balance slowly accumulates to over 10,000 USDT, I start to moderately increase my position size, but never exceed 25% of total funds.
My strategy is: when the market goes in my direction, gradually increase my position, capturing the most profitable segment of the trend; once the wind direction changes, decisively reduce my position. Remember, the market is always full of opportunities; what is lacking is the capital that stays in the game.
At this stage, I place great importance on learning technical analysis. It is not to predict the future, but to understand the warning signals the market sends. A simple 30-day moving average can help me delineate key boundaries: if the price is above the average, only consider going long; if it falls below the average, stay out and observe.
Step three: During the harvest phase, regularly 'take profits' and turn numbers into reality.
When my account exceeded 200,000 USDT, I developed a key habit: locking in a portion of profits every week, fluctuating between 10%-20%. This money no longer returns to the market, but is either used to improve life or allocated to low-risk assets.
This action seems simple, but it is a tool to fight greed. It prevents me from being enslaved by account numbers and keeps my emotions from riding a rollercoaster with the price charts.
Much of the money in the crypto circle is merely 'paper wealth'; only what is truly realized is real money.
03 Why do most people become the market's 'fuel'?
According to my observations, 90% of traders lose money, mainly falling into three traps:
Position management is reckless: sometimes heavily invested and aggressive, sometimes light and watching, with no plan. They overlook that being 10% greedier can lead to a 30% faster account wipeout.
Stop-loss is like a kite with a broken string: when I lose, I always think 'it will come back,' but the longer I wait, the deeper I fall. Little do I know, when a crocodile bites your hand, do not offer it your entire arm.
Correct direction but losing on entry point: the direction judgment is correct, but due to improper entry timing or position management, a small fluctuation can flush me out.
Investing is not gambling; it is a probability game. What we need to do is not 'bet right once,' but to establish a system that can consistently earn money.
04 Trading psychology: the real opponent is oneself
Having been in the crypto circle for a long time, I deeply realize that the biggest opponent is not the market, but the 'greedy monster' and 'fear monster' within myself.
In the face of market fluctuations, I now write a 'trading script' in advance: detailing the logic for buying and selling, position arrangements, and stop-loss levels. Then I strictly execute it and do not let short-term fluctuations interfere.
When the market drops more than 10%, I even force myself to stay away from market software, go running or play games, and wait until my emotions settle before making decisions. Because I know that impulsive decisions are one of the main reasons for losses in the crypto circle.
05 The underlying logic of the tortoise-speed investment method
The 'tortoise-speed investment method' I summarized centers on establishing a sustainable allocation and trading logic to cope with short-term market fluctuations and achieve sustainable stable returns.
Good investments are not just about returns; they are more about the investment framework and emotional management. Returns are the result, while the investment system framework is the cause.
This means we need to choose good assets, good products, good allocations, and good prices, and stick to long-term investments. In the crypto circle, this means prioritizing mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum and reasonably allocating assets.
The essence of the 'tortoise-speed investment method' is a trading philosophy that is contrary to instinct and human nature. It does not pursue excitement but seeks stability; it does not chase quick profits but focuses on compound interest.
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Yesterday, a friend who followed my strategy said it was his first time making money in the crypto circle that he could keep. I particularly understand his feelings—that sense of solidity gained through rationality and discipline is far more satisfying than a temporary surge.
In a bull market, everyone is a genius, but when a bear market comes, only then do you know who is swimming naked. If you are also tired of chasing highs and cutting losses, and want to find an investment method that lets you sleep peacefully, you might as well try this 'tortoise-speed investment method.'
The crypto circle is not a money printing machine; it is a cognitive realization tool—every penny you earn is a projection of your understanding of this world.
In this ever-changing market, what we need to do is not predict the wind direction, but to build boats that can withstand various weather conditions. Then patiently wait and move slowly forward. After all, true wealth accumulation has always been a marathon, not a sprint.
Be a little patient, a little steady, and a little slow—these are the three-word secrets that earned me fifty million in the crypto circle.
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