After 8 years of struggling in the crypto market, what I learned is not the 'quick wealth formula,' nor the sacred method of bottom fishing and peak selling. But rather a very life lesson: the more knowledgeable I become, the fewer people there are to talk to; the more I talk, the more likely I am to bring disaster upon myself.

I still remember very clearly the spring of 2023. A sister I knew asked me for the 17th time that year:

"Ethereum has increased by 50%, should I sell?"

I replied according to the logic of an analyst: "Hold long-term."

She replied immediately: "But I'm very scared."

At that moment, I suddenly understood one very important thing: she didn't need analysis; she needed someone to take responsibility for her. Not the right or wrong answer, but an 'excuse' to act.

I changed my tone: "Alright, sell it."

She sold everything at market price. After that, ETH continued to double.

Since then, she hasn't asked me another question about crypto. Just owes me a hot pot for two years, and we still haven't had the chance to meet.

Outsiders Want Answers, Not to Understand the Essence

Since 2018, I have met countless people asking the exact same questions:

  • "Will this coin go up?"

  • "In your opinion, how high can it go?"

  • "Isn't it too late to buy now?"

When I replied: "I don't know."

They stared at me, thinking I was 'pretending to be profound.'

But the truth is: I really don't know.

To understand a decent project, you must:

  • Read the whitepaper

  • Analyze tokenomics

  • Calculate the unlock schedule

  • Monitor on-chain data

  • Observe cash flow behavior

Just those tasks took at least a month, not to mention the macro context and market psychology. Experts are not fortune tellers. We work with probabilities, not prophecies.

They Call You an 'Expert', But Want You to Think Like a Newbie

There is a very funny paradox in this market:

  • They recognize you as an experienced person

  • But they want you to behave like a newbie

Only allowed:

  • Buy 'cheap' coins

  • Wait for the coins to recover

  • Only speak up when they want to sell

  • Do not say things they do not want to hear

I once advised my relatives to buy Bitcoin during the favorable market phase. They waved their hands:

"Let me wait for that MEME to reach the shore first."

I just smiled. In my mind, I thought: by the time it breaks even, Layer 2 must have already entered its third generation.

It's like someone who has never held a steering wheel but teaches an experienced driver how to change lanes.

Help Once, Carry Reputation for a Lifetime

Some people followed me to buy coins; when they made a profit, they bragged all over the group. Then, they used leverage without my consent, taking on risks higher than me. When I asked, they casually replied:

"I see the opportunity."

When the account is burned, they come back to blame me.

In the past three years, I have never received a complete thank you. But when others lose money, I easily become the 'culprit.'

Helping once feels like carrying a lifelong responsibility.

The Crypto Market Is Not Lacking Information, Just Lacking Responsibility

After seven years, I realized one very clear thing:

  • Most people do not want to learn, do not want to take responsibility, and do not want to understand the essence.

They just want:

  • A name to blame when wrong

  • A name to boast when right

And so, silence became the best protection.

It's not because I'm arrogant. It's not because I'm 'holding back.' But because I understand: each investment decision must be made by the person putting in the money.

The crypto market didn't teach me how to get rich quickly. It taught me how to be silent at the right moment, speak to the right person, and know when to stop. That is the price of 8 years of blood and tears