Repeating simple things is the greatest shortcut to success.
When I entered the cryptocurrency circle in 2018 with 50,000 yuan, I couldn't imagine that today, seven years later, this money could turn into 30 million. Some friends around me became rich overnight with high leverage and then went bankrupt, while others became exhausted from various complex indicators.
And I, am just an ordinary girl, who doesn't like to stay up late watching the market, and can't understand those flashy technical indicators. My success has no secret formula; my only advantage might be that I have adhered to a few simple rules for seven years.
My starting point: 50,000 yuan and three bottom lines
When I first entered the market, I set three iron rules for myself:
First, invest only with spare money; even if I lose it all, it won't affect my life.
Second, focus only on mainstream coins and avoid altcoins with names that are hard to pronounce.
Third, always set stop-loss lines for each trade, never allow small losses to become big losses.
I still remember during the bear market in 2018 when Bitcoin dropped from nearly $20,000 to over $3,000, many people around me gave up in despair. However, because I was using spare money to invest, I remained relatively calm and even bought more when Bitcoin fell to $3,500. This was not because I predicted the bottom, but because I followed my system: when the price fell below my set investment line, I bought in on schedule.
The path to advancement: three stages of capital leap.
Phase one (2018-2020): 50,000 to 1.5 million — learn the value of waiting.
These three years have been the hardest. I spend no more than half an hour a day watching the market, focusing on one thing: checking whether my investment plan is being executed properly.
The market is jumping up and down, with new hotspots every day, but I always stick to mainstream coins. I've seen people double their money by trading altcoins in a few days, but more people end up at zero after a brief excitement. I moved slowly like a turtle, and by the end of 2020, my assets reached 1.5 million.
Phase two (2021-2022): 1.5 million to 8 million — seizing the cycle and resisting temptation.
During the bull market of 2021, the market was so crazy that even the security guard in my community asked me which coins to buy. According to my system, when the greed index exceeds 80, I start to reduce my holdings in batches.
When Bitcoin surged to $60,000, I sold 30% of my position; when it hit $69,000, I sold another 30%. At that time, some people laughed at me for selling too early, but later events proved the importance of timely profit-taking.
When the bear market arrived, I was almost out of the market for 8 months, watching others bottom-fishing and losing every day, while I lost nothing. During this time, my biggest gain was: the market never lacks opportunities; what lacks is patience and discipline.
Phase three (2023 to present): 8 million to 30 million — stable operations in a trend.
Starting in 2023, the market began to warm up again. By this time, I had sufficient financial strength and began to try some trend trading.
But I still strictly follow my rules: no chasing prices (even if a coin rises over 20%, I won’t touch it), no all-in (single coin position never exceeds 30%), no fantasies (take profits according to plan once earned).
I never engage with high leverage and oppose frequent trading. The volatility of the cryptocurrency market itself is enough to make big money; there's no need for leverage to 'speed up.'
The harsh self-discipline behind simple rules.
Many people think my success is due to luck, but in my view, the true winners in the cryptocurrency market are not the smartest but the most clear-headed and disciplined.
A rapid rise followed by a slow drop indicates that the main players are 'quietly accumulating'; don’t rush to sell. When the price rises sharply (15%+ in 3 days), it falls slowly (5% in 5 days), and the trading volume during the decline is more than 30% lower than during the rise — this is likely the main player washing the market.
A sharp drop with a weak rebound indicates that the main players are 'sneaking away'; it's time to withdraw. A single-day drop of 15%+, but the rebound doesn't even reach 1/3 of the drop, and the trading volume during the rebound is only 50% of that during the drop — this kind of trend is likely the dealer offloading.
A drop with reduced volume is more dangerous than a rise with increased volume; this is a precursor to a crash. If the price stays flat at historical highs for more than 7 days, and the trading volume shrinks by more than 50% compared to the rise — it means no one is buying, and the dealer can't find anyone to offload to.
My advice for beginners.
If you are new to the cryptocurrency world, I want to give you a few practical suggestions:
First, practice on a simulated account; don't jump into trading with real money right away. Experience market fluctuations and your own psychological endurance, at least practice for 1 month.
Use no more than '5% of investable assets' as initial capital. This ensures that even if you lose it all, it won't affect your life.
First, buy 'Bitcoin + Ethereum' to establish a safety cushion. These two coins are the 'keystones' of the cryptocurrency world; wait until you can hold them for a year without panic before considering other coins.
Learn to invest regularly to combat volatility. The market is unpredictable; regular investment can help you average down costs and reduce emotional interference.
Create a 'trading journal' and review it daily. Record the logic and results of each trade to find your trading flaws.
Investing in cryptocurrency is a marathon, not a sprint. Those stories of overnight wealth often hide the risks of overnight loss. True success relies on systems and discipline, not on luck.
Seven years have passed, and I still maintain a simple operating habit. Every day there are new concepts and hotspots in the market, but I only stick to opportunities that I understand and that fit my system.
Sometimes, slow is fast, and less is more. This is the real experience of an ordinary girl in the cryptocurrency world. Follow Ake to learn more firsthand information and knowledge about cryptocurrency, precise points, and become your guide in the crypto world; learning is your greatest wealth!
