After 8 years of struggling in the crypto market, I have seen too many myths of overnight wealth and countless tragedies of total loss. It wasn't until I met a senior who entered the market with 100,000 and now has a market value of 42 million that I finally understood: the crypto market is not a game for “smart people.” Those who can control their hands and endure patience, the “foolish ones,” can actually smile while making money.
The core viewpoint of the senior, which I deeply agree with: "Most people in the crypto market are a herd following the trend. Control your emotions, and it becomes your ATM; let emotions control you, and you become someone else's leek." In recent years, I have combined his experience with my own practice and summarized 4 pieces of “anti-human nature” tips that I have personally tested to avoid 80% of the pitfalls:
1. Reject 'small money panic', hold on to 'big money bottom'
This is the most against human nature but the most effective rule! Many people fall into the vicious cycle of 'greed + fear': after making a little profit, they rush to take profits, only to watch the currency double and regret it; unwilling to give up on making big money, they stubbornly hold on, only to suffer direct losses when the market reverses. I have always emphasized: don't miss out for small gains, and definitely don't lose your principal betting on a big market — the crypto market doesn't lack opportunities to make money, what it lacks is the principal that can withstand fluctuations.
2. Only squat on core assets that have 'dropped and stabilized'
I never touch those hyped-up niche new coins, nor do I guess the bottom randomly. I only focus on core assets that have been validated by the market: wait until they stop falling (for example, after several weeks of sideways movement), and then slowly start to invest 10% of the position as a base. This operation may seem 'clumsy', but it avoids 90% of the risks associated with air coins crashing and being stuck at the bottom — you must know that in the crypto market, 'surviving' is 100 times more important than 'making quick money'.
3. Confirm the trend before adding positions, don't be a 'mid-mountain leek'
Many people always think about 'buying at the bottom', but end up buying halfway up the mountain and turning into 'standing guard at the peak'. My principle is: don't be greedy for cheap, only recognize the trend. Wait until the currency clearly shows an upward trend, and add 20%-30% to your position during a pullback. Even if it's a bit more expensive than the 'bottom', it doesn't matter; stability in the trend is true safety — after all, the pain of being stuck is far worse than missing out on a few points.
4. Make a profit and 'withdraw the principal', securing profits is true profit-making
This is my secret life-saving technique: after each wave of currency appreciation, take out the principal and half of the profit first! Let the remaining part fluctuate as it wishes, sell at your set target price, and never be greedy for higher prices. I've seen too many people treat paper profits as 'real money', only to see the market reverse, not only giving back profits but even losing the principal. Remember: only the money that goes into your own pocket truly belongs to you; the rest is just the market painting a pie for you.
Last year, I took a follower who lost over 600,000 to practice this 'simple method'. In just six months, not only did they break even, but they also made enough for a BMW X3. It's not that I'm so amazing, but this method just happens to hit the essence of the crypto market: against human nature.
The crypto market never lacks 'smart leeks', but it lacks 'foolish people' who can control themselves and be patient! When everyone else is busy chasing prices and making trades in a frenzy, if you follow the trend step by step, you can quietly make a lot of money.
If you find this 'simple method' useful, please give me a follow~ I will share more practical techniques, position management tips, and little tricks to avoid traps in the future. We won't deal in illusions, just earn solid money, and not be the 'bag holder' of the market! Remember: slow is fast, and stability leads to victory — those who hurry to double their money usually end up crashing~ Next time, I'll chat with you about how I avoided three major crashes and preserved 80% of my profits!
