Brothers, San Ma Ge has been in the crypto world for a full 12 years. From being a debt-ridden poor loser, he has ‘waited’ to become the ‘old leeks’ with over 200 million in his pocket. The most magical part of this industry is: the more you rush to make money, the faster you lose your pants; the more you can hold on like a turtle, the longer you can survive and thrive! Today, I will use the pits I’ve stepped in and the blood I’ve shed to tell you how to not only survive in this bone-eating crypto world but also thrive like a boss!
The three bloody truths of the crypto world (90% of idiots never understand them until they die):
1. Traffic = price, narrative = wealth! Chasing trends is like rushing to a market; if you’re late, you won't even get the hot leftovers!
The truth: Coin prices are just inflated by stories and hype! What technology, what implementation? It’s all nonsense in a bull market! Whatever everyone believes, that’s where the money flows.
Real operational tactics (time to copy homework): As the bull market just begins, keep your eyes wide open and look for those 'new stories'! DeFi in 2021, RWA in 2023, I estimate that in 2025 it will be things like AI + blockchain or DePIN that will be hot! When the story reaches its peak and the whole network is ecstatic: hurry up! Run! Don’t be greedy for the last coin! Think about the disaster of the NFT crash in 2022; the grass on the grave has grown two meters high for those who ran slowly! Gradually retreat at the peak and pocket the profits—that's real skill.
2. Chip game: This is the damn slaughterhouse of market makers; retail investors are just lambs waiting to be slaughtered!
The truth: Do you think you’re trading coins? Wrong! You’re playing Russian roulette with a group of whales holding massive chips! They can pump it up or crash it down whenever they want; retail investors? Just meat on the chopping block! That XXX coin in 2024, controlled 80% by the whales, pumped 10 times to lure in retail investors, then crashed to zero overnight—how many people were lined up on the rooftop? A bloody lesson!
Life-saving iron rule (do it if you don’t want to die): Only play in big pools! BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB—these giants have good liquidity; it’s hard for market makers to control everything! A big pool means deep water, not easily muddied. If you see small coins where the top 10 addresses hold over 60%? Directly blacklist! Remove from favorites! When it dies, just let it go! Such coins are just waiting for you to send your head! High concentration of chips = ready to be cut at any time, no discussion!
3. Information gap: Knowing the inside story 10 minutes earlier means you could earn an extra 100%! On-chain data doesn’t lie!
The truth: Making money in the crypto world, information is gold! If you know a step earlier than others, you can take a bigger bite. Official news? By the time you see it, the food is already cold! On-chain data is the window to uncover the secrets!
Tips for peeking at the whales' bottom cards: If a mysterious whale suddenly transfers a large amount of coins to an exchange? Alarm! This guy might be about to dump! Or if a large amount of coins are withdrawn from an exchange? Attention! They might be planning to pump!
Contract open interest surges: Did the open interest of a certain coin suddenly skyrocket? Be careful! This is often a precursor to a major market shift (sharp rise or fall)! The bulls and bears are about to clash!
My money-making/survival position for 2025 (whether you follow or not, don’t blame me if you lose):
1. Bull market phase (this current situation):
50% Ballast: BTC + ETH! The foundation must remain stable! Steady as an old dog!
30% Assault Squad: SOL, BNB, WIF, PEPE (or other currently hottest altcoins) Catch the strong leaders, grab some soup and meat!
10% Death Squad: New story small coins (AI, DePIN...) A little gamble is fun, try to turn a bicycle into a motorcycle, and losing won't hurt too much!
10% Lifesaving money: USDT Always! Always! Keep some cash! Buy the dip during crashes or escape to save your life when things go wrong! Don’t go all-in!
2. The bear market has come (BTC has even dropped below the yearly line):
80% Playing dead: USDT - cash position! Watch the show! Protect your principal! Don’t be too hands-on!
20% Scavenging: BTC dollar-cost averaging Every drop of around 10%, buy a little more. Remember, it’s dollar-cost averaging, not all-in! Gradually pick up cheap chips and wait for the next bull market to turn around.
San Ma Ge's ultimate advice for ordinary people (every word is blood and tears; not listening is foolish):
1. Is the crypto world not a casino? Nonsense! But relying solely on gambling, you’re doomed! This is a cognitive battlefield! Don’t touch things you haven’t researched thoroughly! Money earned by luck will eventually be lost by skill!
2. Retreat! Retreat! Retreat! Even if I have 200 million, I will hold onto 10% cash tightly! Who knows if tomorrow will bring a black swan! Having food in hand means no panic in heart!
3. In trading contracts, you must learn to control your position, learn to escape, and learn to take profits and stop losses, rather than holding on until the last roller coaster. Greed and stop-loss are both against human nature! If you can do this, you’re not far from slowly becoming rich!
Finally, remember this life-saving mantra: In the crypto world, choice (following the right people, doing the right things) is far more important than effort (foolish struggles)! Follow the right rhythm, and making money will come naturally! This crazy place is truly thrilling, but also dangerously real! The volatility is like playing a game. If you come in to play, keep a clear mind and take on risks you can afford! Don’t gamble with your living expenses or lifesaving money! Stay calm, don’t get carried away, and use the strategies I’ve fought for with blood and tears to survive so you can wait for your bull market!