Don't let the 'quick money' mindset ruin you! A veteran's 9-year blood and tears summary

In 2017, I bought my first Dogecoin $DOGE , bought $SHIB and experienced my first thousand-fold coin, then bought $PEPE and #WIF but couldn't hold on. Thus, I endured nine years of bull and bear markets, watching countless 'geniuses' turn into fuel. Today, I will say one truth: in the crypto world, making quick money does not count as winning; surviving is what matters.

Why can't you hold on?

Every bull market is actually a 'consensus upgrade'—everyone plays together in new ways and is willing to stick around.

· ICO Era: Consensus is 'crowdfunding for dreams'
· DeFi Summer: Consensus is 'making assets generate money by themselves'
· NFT Craze: Consensus is 'finding identity recognition through images'
· Meme Coin Carnival: Consensus is 'finding fun and belonging through memes'

Price surges are just results; the real signal is that behavior patterns have changed first. If you only chase rising prices and sell on dips, you'll always be the one holding the bag.

How to spot opportunities in advance?

1. Practice the basics: Learn to read on-chain data, check project backgrounds, and prevent dark trading. Information asymmetry is your moat.
2. Mix in the right circles: First-hand information is in small circles. Either work on the project or provide value in the community in exchange for information.
3. Distinguish time: Clarify which are short-term speculations and which are long-term beliefs; don’t let emotions run rampant.

The most important thing is: Find your 'faith'

If you only want to get rich quickly, you'll panic at the slightest dip. But if you believe this is 'an opportunity for ordinary people to fight against the system,' and 'a financial sovereignty without permission,' then you can hold on even during three years of sideways movement.

I have seen too many people run out of bullets at the peak of the bull market and when the real opportunity (bear market) arrives, they can only slap their thighs in regret. The quick money mindset corrupts not just your wallet, but also your beliefs. And when beliefs collapse, no amount of money can be held onto.

The crypto world is the most honest teacher, specifically treating various forms of disobedience and greed. May you survive to the next cycle.

What is your biggest lesson in the crypto world? Share in the comments, and let’s avoid pitfalls together. #下任美联储主席会是谁？ #贵金属巨震 #加密市场回调 #美国伊朗对峙