The divide between experts in the cryptocurrency world and ordinary people: it's not about how much you can earn, but about understanding when to stop.
In 2019, I had a friend who entered the market with $20,000 and made it to $300,000 in three months. We advised him daily to take profits, but he was only thinking about "hitting a million for freedom". As a result, in less than half a year, his account dwindled to just over $10,000, losing even his principal.
I also didn't escape this fate. During the bull market in 2021, my account peaked at 1.8 million USDT. I was fixated on the numbers, thinking "if I can double it, I'll cash out", but the market never aligns with your thoughts.
By the time I realized, my account was down to 400,000. During that time, I couldn't sleep at night, constantly thinking "if only I had withdrawn the money earlier", but there’s no remedy for regret.
It was then that I understood: in the cryptocurrency world, winning or losing is not about how high your peak is, but about how much you can ultimately take away. Later, I set a strict rule for myself: when my position triples, I immediately withdraw half and exit, without conditions or excuses. Only by securing some profits can I avoid being controlled by the account numbers, allowing the account to last longer.
Some people ask, "How much is enough?" In fact, money is never fully earned, but a person's capacity to endure has its limits. The key is whether you can proactively turn profits into reality before the market forces you to stop.
The first lesson the cryptocurrency world taught me: don’t expect to exit at the peak, as that doesn’t exist. Ultimately, those who can laugh until the end are the ones who proactively got off the ride halfway up the mountain.
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