Many beginners think that without following the trend, without leverage, and without watching the charts day and night, it's impossible to make money in the crypto world. Actually, it's the opposite. Those who can truly grow a small capital are the ones who can exercise the most restraint.
I've also taken the wrong path. In the early days, chasing hot topics, jumping in all at once, and watching the K-line every day, my account ended up losing more than the market. It was only later that I understood a principle: making money isn't about exerting effort, but about making fewer mistakes and surviving.
At that time, I didn't have much capital, and I never put all my eggs in one basket. Every position had a clear purpose, problems were handled separately, and I would never panic and get all my positions liquidated at once. As long as the main holdings remained, there was a chance for a rebound.
When the market is unclear, I basically do nothing. Volatility is just garbage time; the busier you are, the more you pay tuition. I simply turn off the trading software and do something else, which helps me avoid many traps of false signals.
What truly changes the account curve is learning to control yourself. When the drawdown is deep enough, cut losses; when there's profit, prioritize preserving the principal; and shut down on time at night. If your physical condition is off, your judgment will definitely collapse.
There might only be about ten or so truly profitable trades in a year. Those impulsive "feeling like I can try" moments? Hold steady, and your account will stay safe.
There are no myths in the crypto world, only survivors. From a few thousand to hundreds of thousands, it's not luck but surviving long enough that counts.
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SelfStaking
· 2025-12-21 04:03
Hey, I'm just wondering, does this theory apply to staking on the Mainnet as well?
Don't just think about high APY and go all in all the time; a technical risk could wipe everything out.
Really, living longer is much better than making quick money.
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This guy is totally right; I used to be the kind of fool who stared at the screen for 8 hours a day.
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The key is to have this self-discipline, which most people just can't manage.
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So, the ones who make the most money in the trading market are never the busiest people, but those who can sit tight.
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That said, when the market is about to take off, it's still hard to resist; who doesn't want to earn a bit more?
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Haha, I'm now the "hold steady" type, and as a result, my account has stabilized quite a bit.
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Survivors of the crypto world really have to rely on living long enough. Those who went all in ten years ago are long gone.
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GasOptimizer
· 2025-12-18 08:51
Honestly, this is my blood and tears story. In the early years, I also monitored the market daily, but as a result, I lost even faster.
Doing nothing is the biggest winner, really.
Stopping trading software is like stopping the bleeding, understand?
Self-control = survival, simple and straightforward.
Holding down your finger is more important than anything, everyone.
A dozen trades a year is enough; more than that is just giving away money.
My account was too diligent in the early years, and only now do I realize that being idle is how you make money.
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TokenomicsDetective
· 2025-12-18 08:38
To be honest, I used to be the kind of person who looked at the K-line 200 times a day. Thinking back now, I really must have had a brain watt.
I totally agree with turning off the software; the most profitable trades are the ones you didn't make.
Living a long life is truly more important than anything else; many people die before dawn.
As for stop-loss, the biggest mental hurdle is the hardest to overcome, but once you get past it, your account survives.
It seems that most people are killed by their emotions, not by the market.
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ZeroRushCaptain
· 2025-12-18 08:35
That's so true. I am exactly that negative example of someone who doesn't listen to advice. In the early days, I was constantly watching the charts and going all-in, but my account was halved even faster than the market. Looking back, it was really damn stupid. The ones who survived in the end are definitely those who can hold their ground.
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CommunityWorker
· 2025-12-18 08:24
Damn, isn't this just my blood, sweat, and tears story? So heartbreaking, brother.
Really, since I stopped chasing the hot trends, my account has come back to life.
The key is to control your hands; that's more important than anything.
A dozen or so trades a year are enough to make a profit; everything else is IQ tax.
Now I would rather lie down than sit, and I actually make more money that way.
Many beginners think that without following the trend, without leverage, and without watching the charts day and night, it's impossible to make money in the crypto world. Actually, it's the opposite. Those who can truly grow a small capital are the ones who can exercise the most restraint.
I've also taken the wrong path. In the early days, chasing hot topics, jumping in all at once, and watching the K-line every day, my account ended up losing more than the market. It was only later that I understood a principle: making money isn't about exerting effort, but about making fewer mistakes and surviving.
At that time, I didn't have much capital, and I never put all my eggs in one basket. Every position had a clear purpose, problems were handled separately, and I would never panic and get all my positions liquidated at once. As long as the main holdings remained, there was a chance for a rebound.
When the market is unclear, I basically do nothing. Volatility is just garbage time; the busier you are, the more you pay tuition. I simply turn off the trading software and do something else, which helps me avoid many traps of false signals.
What truly changes the account curve is learning to control yourself. When the drawdown is deep enough, cut losses; when there's profit, prioritize preserving the principal; and shut down on time at night. If your physical condition is off, your judgment will definitely collapse.
There might only be about ten or so truly profitable trades in a year. Those impulsive "feeling like I can try" moments? Hold steady, and your account will stay safe.
There are no myths in the crypto world, only survivors. From a few thousand to hundreds of thousands, it's not luck but surviving long enough that counts.