Have you ever seen a newbie like this? Carrying a few thousand yuan in their pocket, staring wide-eyed at those 'coins under 1 yuan' in the crypto market, always thinking, 'What if I buy the next hundredfold coin and just lie flat'? Just last week, I helped fan Xiao Wang review his experience, and that's exactly how he stumbled.
Three months ago, Xiao Wang just entered the market, feeling that mainstream assets were too expensive, and he threw all his savings into three low-priced coins that claimed to 'revolutionize the industry'. What happened? Two projects vanished after releasing their white papers, and the remaining one got halved before going sideways, with his principal shrinking by almost seventy percent. He complained to me, saying, 'If I had known, even buying half a hand of mainstream coins would have been better than now.'
In fact, this matter can be understood by changing the consumer logic. Have you ever seen someone buy luxury goods only looking for cheap options? I know a businessman who only buys classic watch models, not following trends to flaunt wealth—rather, he understands the 'core asset's resilience': during economic downturns, suburban properties may be sold at a loss, but houses in prime city locations remain strong; regular electronic watches become outdated in two years, while classic models can even appreciate in the second-hand market. The reasoning behind 'expensive things being expensive' applies equally in cryptocurrency investments.
In my ten years of experience in the cryptocurrency market, one conclusion has become increasingly clear: real investment opportunities are never found in 'low-price traps,' but rather in 'value anchoring.' Just like the leading mainstream assets in the industry, why do most project teams hold reserves? Because it acts like the 'hard currency' of the cryptocurrency market, tested through bull and bear cycles, with consensus and liquidity firmly in place. Newbies often fear 'not being able to afford it,' but in reality, investment is about position ratio, not unit price— even if you invest a few hundred each month, the long-term compounding effect far surpasses gambling on small coins.
The practical advice for beginners is simple and can be divided into two steps: first, put 90% of your funds into mainstream assets that have been validated by the market; this part seeks stability, essentially laying the foundation for investment; second, the remaining 10% can be used to explore potential sectors, but remember to 'take the profit when it's good'—once this portion is profitable, immediately reinvest the profits into mainstream assets. Dollar-cost averaging + long-term holding, this is the 'foolproof method' I have seen most suitable for beginners, yet it is also the most effective strategy across cycles.
Now many beginners are swept away by stories of 'getting rich quick' as soon as they enter the market, chasing after prices when they rise and cutting losses when they fall, ultimately turning their investments into 'speculation.' In fact, the cryptocurrency market is not lacking in opportunities, but rather in the patience to focus. If you are also struggling with 'what to buy' and 'when to enter the market,' or want to know which sectors are worth paying attention to, feel free to follow me.
