As someone born after 1985, who struggled to make a living in Hanoi, I have gone through a full 7 years of ups and downs in the world of cryptocurrency. Looking back on that journey, the question 'how much U is enough to consider having moved past the past?' does not have a fixed answer. For me, it is not just a number in the account, but the growth in mindset, discipline, and the ability to survive through cycles.

7 Years to Pay the Price to Understand the Market

The first three years are the most immature period: account burnouts, continuous liquidations, crashes due to unreliable platforms. 50000 U accumulated over many years vanished overnight. That was the shock that made me realize: the market shows no mercy to anyone unprepared.

When hitting rock bottom mentally, romantic relationships also fracture. I once lost my way, but fortunately, I wasn't swept up in the historic crash of March. That day, the market exposed extreme harshness: some went bankrupt in just a few hours, while others turned the tables. As for me, standing amid the chaos, I began to learn how to stay calm.

No Miracles, Only Perseverance

Crypto has never lacked stories of 'from small numbers to huge assets'. I do not rely on luck. What I have is perseverance in analysis, strict risk management, and a cool head. After many years of adjusting my methods, my account finally reached eight figures. Outsiders call it luck. But behind it are four 'survival principles' that help me not get swept away by the crowd.

Four Survival Principles in Crypto

1. Rapid Increase – Slow Decrease: Often a Diversion
A sudden spike followed by a gradual decrease is often a psychological trap. The real peak usually occurs after a trading volume explosion followed by a rapid price drop. Don't let the slow recoveries lull you to sleep.

2. Rapid Decline – Slow Increase: Beware of Exit Traps
After a strong drop, if the price recovers slowly, it is rarely a reversal. It is often an opportunity for large funds to distribute. Rushing to catch the bottom can easily make you the one holding the bag.

3. Volume at the Top Reveals the Truth
High prices with large volumes are not necessarily a peak. However, if prices are high and the volume dries up, the collapse often comes very quickly. Silence at the top is a dangerous signal.

4. Volume at the Bottom Determines Durability
A single spike in volume may just be bait. Only when the volume remains stable over time does a trend truly have a foundation to start.

The Biggest Lesson: Don't Go Against the Market Rhythm

Most losses come from chasing prices when the market is euphoric and panic selling when in a frenzy. Attempting to misplace your effort only adds to the difficulties. The market always exists, opportunities always return, but a misaligned decision can leave irreversible consequences.

Conclusion

How much U is enough? For me, enough is when you are no longer influenced by emotions, have clear principles, and know how to protect your capital before thinking of profits. At that point, no matter the number, you have truly left behind the stormy past of the crypto market.