The cryptocurrency market is a vast and boundless digital sky, ever-changing and full of uncertainties. Your investment account, like a young eagle that you have carefully nurtured, is experiencing unprecedented growth under this tumultuous sky at the end of 2025, with its wings expanding. The market enthusiasm following Bitcoin's breakthrough of historical highs, the continuously refreshed total locked value in DeFi, and the explosive growth of the Solana ecosystem together weave an exciting tapestry of wealth growth. The market surge is like a strong updraft, lifting it to greater heights time and again. However, when your young eagle spreads its wings and soars high above ten thousand meters, have you, as the practitioner of the 'Falcon', also upgraded your mastery of control? Is your heart, like the soaring eagle in the high sky, sharp-eyed and calm, rather than obscured by the fleeting clouds and swept away by the wild currents?
In the vast expanse of Web3, we have witnessed the birth of countless miracles as well as fleeting bubbles. While the rise of account numbers is indeed gratifying, it is merely the surface of this journey of practice. The true “upgrade” lies in your mental resilience, clarity of strategy, and deep understanding of market volatility. When your fledgling eagle battles the winds at high altitudes, do you have the ability to navigate the currents that could either propel you to great heights or cause you to plummet?
Web3 economic models: the double-edged sword of wealth and mental trials
Currently, whether it is the liquidity mining of DeFi, the digital scarcity of NFTs, or the scaling narratives of Layer2, their core is based on intricate economic models and incentive mechanisms. These models are akin to meticulously designed “financial Legos,” executed automatically through code logic, creating unprecedented value capture efficiency. For instance, some innovative DePIN projects combine real-world data with token economies, reshaping our understanding of infrastructure, with the account appreciation rates of early participants being astonishing. However, high efficiency often accompanies high volatility.
Rapid wealth growth is just the beginning of mental challenges. You may find that when your account doubles in a short period, that sudden sense of “getting rich” acts like a strong magnetic field, quietly altering your risk preferences and making you more susceptible to FOMO (fear of missing out). At this point, those profit-taking and stop-loss principles once regarded as sacred may be replaced by the illusion of “just wait a little longer, it can go higher.” Conversely, when the market briefly corrects and your account shrinks, FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) may take advantage of the situation, tempting you to cut losses at inappropriate times.
This mental tug-of-war is precisely the invisible test posed by the Web3 economic model, which grants you financial power while also challenging you. The key to successfully navigating this volatility lies in whether you can understand the current market cycle from a macro perspective and effectively manage your own emotions on a micro level. We see that some investors, who fervently chase highs in bull markets and panic sell in bear markets, may find that even if their accounts once “appreciated,” they could ultimately end up with nothing. Only those “practitioners” who maintain clarity amid market frenzy and calm amid panic can become true winners.
Ecological development: the stabilizing force amidst the information flood
By the end of 2025, the Web3 ecosystem has expanded from a singular focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum to a diverse universe of flourishing opportunities. From the rise of modular blockchains to the deep integration of AI and Web3, and the iterative evolution of GameFi and the metaverse, the volume of information is increasing exponentially. This brings about endless investment opportunities but also poses significant challenges related to information overload.
As a practitioner of “Falcon,” can you discern truth from falsehood amidst the vast sea of information and grasp the core? For example, when Layer2 solutions are as accessible as a “blockchain highway,” do you understand the differences in their technical architectures rather than blindly chasing short-term trends? When various new narratives emerge, can you see beyond the phenomenon to assess their true technological barriers, community support, and long-term value, rather than being misled by short-term price speculations?
At this moment, your mental upgrade is reflected in the cultivation of independent thinking abilities. You need to establish your own information filtering system, learn to analyze from multiple dimensions (technical architecture, economic models, market position, risk challenges), and validate with real on-chain data and market indicators, rather than simply replicating others' viewpoints. Those who can calm down, delve deeply into specific tracks, and form their unique insights will clearly advance further in their “practice.”
Risk challenges: hidden worries of soaring at high altitudes and coping strategies
The appreciation of accounts often obscures potential risks. In addition to obvious risks like market volatility, technical vulnerabilities (such as contract risks), and regulatory uncertainties, there exists an implicit risk—psychological risk. Overestimating one’s judgment, underestimating market uncertainties, and excessive confidence are all mental traps that can arise during the wealth accumulation process.
As a practitioner of “Falcon,” identifying and managing these risks is crucial.
Establish a clear risk management framework: This includes setting reasonable position management, clear profit-taking and stop-loss strategies, and periodic asset rebalancing. When your account appreciates, appropriately locking in some profits and transferring a portion of funds into low-risk assets is an effective way to prevent the roller coaster effect.
2. Cultivate emotional resilience: View market fluctuations as normal rather than reflections of personal gains and losses. Understand that “losses are part of trading” and learn from each fluctuation. Try keeping a trading journal to analyze the emotional factors behind each decision.
3. Keep learning and iterating: The Web3 world changes too quickly, and today’s common sense may become tomorrow's old news. Continuously learning new technologies, models, and narratives while maintaining an open mindset is essential to ensure your “practice” stays in sync with the market.
Recommendations for practitioners
Currently, the market remains full of opportunities but also harbors new challenges. We are in a critical period that may push cryptocurrencies toward broader applications. By 2026, with more institutional funds entering the space and further integration of AI and Web3, we may see more disruptive applications materialize.
For every “Falcon” practitioner, I recommend:
Regularly review your investment portfolio, and more importantly, examine your investment mentality: while numerical growth is important, it is even more crucial to maintain a calm mindset and rational decision-making when facing fluctuations.
Do not be misled by superficial wealth*: Ask yourself whether you truly understand the projects you are investing in. What is its value capture logic? What are its risk boundaries?
Establish your “digital meditation” moments*: Set aside a period each day or week to step away from candlestick charts and social media, engage in deep thinking and learning, and allow your mind to settle.
When your digital wealth surges like a tide, have you built a strong enough mental barrier to withstand the onslaught? This is the core essence of the “Falcon Practice Record.”
This article is a personal independent analysis and does not constitute investment advice.
