I once stared blankly at my phone screen after a liquidation, the numbers in my account glaring red, I even lost money for a pack of cigarettes; now sitting in a Maybach with my hands on the wheel, I finally understand — the crypto world is never a casino; it’s a battleground forged with 'anti-human nature discipline'.
❶ Don't die! Survive first, only then can you talk about getting rich.
Iron rule: Always keep half of your principal (cash/stablecoins), protect it like your last meal!
Only buy coins that 'won't die even if they crash' (like BTC, ETH), don't touch leverage; that thing is faster than the dealer's scythe.
All-in? Unless you want to experience the feeling of 'liquidation at three in the morning, crying under the covers' — surviving to the next bull market in the crypto world is stronger than any skill.
Do you remember your first liquidation? That suffocating feeling is worse than a limit drop. Later, I got smarter; before buying coins, I would ask myself: 'If I lose this money, can I still afford to eat?' If the answer is 'yes', then I would proceed.
❷ Good vision! Follow where the money flows.
Secret: Keep your eyes wide open and see clearly — what is the market trading?
When a certain type of coin suddenly floods the homepage of a major exchange, and the community shifts from 'no one is talking' to 'quietly buying', don’t hesitate; try a small position.
Don’t touch coins you can’t understand, like 'meme coins'! Money will only flow to places that can clearly explain the 'story' — like 'blockchain oil' ETH and 'digital gold' BTC.
Don't let 'hundred-fold coins' cloud your judgment! The real opportunity is hidden just before 'someone who never trades coins suddenly asks you how to open an account'. At that time, the market is like a pile of dry firewood about to ignite, just waiting for a spark of 'narrative'.
❸ Wait! Enduring loneliness is the only way to enjoy the rewards.
Buying opportunity: When the bear market drops to the point where 'everyone is cursing the crypto world as a pyramid scheme', use spare cash to buy in batches — while others are cutting losses, you pick up coins; at that time, the chips are cheaper than any discount.
Selling signal: When the bull market rises to the point where 'the old man downstairs is asking you about coins', sell in batches — don’t wait for the peak, take your profit and run; the dealer's scythe is always waiting for you at the 'celebration peak'.
Lock the exchange app deep within a folder and only check it once a week. Watching the K-line surge and plummet while resisting the urge to act is a satisfaction that surpasses making money — only 1% left after enduring the 99% can enjoy the rewards.
❹ Persist! Instill discipline into your bones.
Counter-action:
Write a note and stick it on your computer: 'Don't die, wait, run'. Every time you feel the urge to buy coins, shout it out three times.
Delete all real-time market apps, only check the market at fixed times (like 8 PM), and execute discipline as if clocking in for work.
Can you decisively cut losses at a 5% loss? Can you resist chasing after a 10% gain? Discipline is not just reasoning; it's an instinct like 'eating every day' — if you achieve it, you become the 'phoenix' that the dealers hate most.
Conclusion: In the crypto world, 'anti-human nature' is the greatest survival rule.
Don't learn from gamblers' all-in mentality; the dealer loves to harvest the 'eager and reckless' ones.
Don't believe in miracles; big money is hidden in 'mainstream coins + patience'.
Don't rush to act; the crypto market cycles every four years. If you endure, it will be your time.
The final harsh words: From liquidation to Maybach, I didn't rely on luck, but on the fierce determination of 'I must uphold discipline even if I die' — from now on, treat every operation as a 'life-and-death battle'. The next one who survives to win in the end is you.
