I once knew a senior in the crypto world – someone who has taken a journey that many only dare to dream: starting with 100,000, and now their assets have reached a million U. What impressed me was not just the number, but a very frank statement from him:

The crypto market is largely an emotional crowd. Whoever can control their emotions turns the market into an ATM.

Not a high-level theory, he shares very practical experiences, very 'foolish yet wise', which helped him survive and become rich through many cycles. Below are the core lessons summarized from that method.

1. Don't Make Small Profits – But Also Don't Let Large Losses Happen

It sounds simple, but this is the hardest problem in trading.

  • Taking profits too early → price continues to rise sharply → regret, FOMO, buy high again.

  • Not taking profits, dreaming of 'big gains' → market reverses → from profit to loss, then cut loss.

Most investors get stuck in this loop for many years. The cause lies not in technical analysis, but in greed and fear.

👉 The lesson here:
Plan ahead, adhere absolutely. Do not make decisions when emotions are dominating.

2. Only Choose Mainstream Coins – Don't Be Greedy for Strange Coins

His principles are very clear:

  • Only trade top coins, mainstream coins (BTC, ETH, and large liquidity altcoins).

  • Choose coins that have dropped significantly, gone through a period of accumulation, and show signs of slow recovery.

  • Initial capital allocation is only 10% to establish the base position.

He particularly emphasizes:

  • Stay away from new coins, 'storytelling' coins, coins that haven't gone through cycles.

  • Don't guess the bottom, because no one knows where the bottom is.

  • Wait for the market to stabilize before entering, even if it means entering at a slightly higher price.

👉 This method may seem slow, but in return, it offers very high safety.

3. Only Increase Position When the Trend Is Clear

A classical mistake of most investors is:

  • The more it drops, the more to buy → the more you buy, the more stuck you get.

On the contrary, the senior only:

  • Increase position when the uptrend has been confirmed.

  • Each pullback in an uptrend, add 20–30% capital.

He speaks very frankly:

"Better to buy a little higher but in the right trend than to buy cheap and be buried for half a lifetime."

👉 Don't try to be a hero catching the bottom. The market doesn't reward blind courage.

4. Take Profits at the Right Time – Money Not Withdrawn Is Not Your Money

After each upward phase, his approach is very disciplined:

  • Withdraw all original capital.

  • Withdraw another half of the profit.

  • The remaining part is to follow the trend, gradually selling according to the predefined milestones.

No regrets if the price increases after selling.
No FOMO to buy back.
No 'all-in' for the second time.

👉 A very practical saying:
"Money is only truly earned when it is in your account."

5. The 'Foolish but Durable' Method Is the Key

With this seemingly 'clumsy' method, he has:

  • Helped a friend who lost over 600,000 break even in just 6 months.

  • Then managed to earn enough to buy a BMW X3.

Not thanks to x100 leverage.
Not thanks to insider information.
Not thanks to crazy leverage.

Only thanks to discipline, patience, and controlling your hands.

Conclusion: Crypto Lacks Smart People, Only Lacks Patient People

In the crypto market:

  • Most people buy high – sell low.

  • A minority waits – discipline – withdraw money at the right time.

The ultimate winner is not the fastest, but the one:

  • Not being led by emotions.

  • Do not chase the crowd.

  • Accept being a 'fool' in a safe way.

👉 If you learn to slow down, control your hands, and respect market rules, crypto can completely become your ATM – not a money-sucking machine.