In the crypto space, there are many ways to make money, but the core logic is few. It mainly depends on your capital, understanding, and execution ability.
1. Large capital should firmly hold Bitcoin.
If you have sufficient capital (for example, hundreds of thousands or more), the simplest and most aggressive method is to hold Bitcoin.
Bitcoin has risen from $17,000 to $100,000, almost a 6-fold increase, capable of outperforming 99% of traditional investments in just a few years.
In the long run, Bitcoin remains the 'gold' of the crypto world; institutions and countries are buying it, holding it makes you a winner.
Suitable for: Those who don't want to hustle and seek stable value growth.
2. On-chain science (early opportunities)
If your capital is limited but you understand on-chain operations (like interactions, claiming airdrops, mining), you can make money very quickly.
The earliest Uniswap airdrops and Arbitrum token launches allowed many to earn tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands at no cost.
Interacting with testnets of new chains (like Base, Blast) and DeFi mining can often yield early benefits.
Key Point:
Pay attention to new projects, especially those that have not issued tokens (like zkSync, LayerZero).
Learn to perform low-cost interactions and wait for airdrops.
Suitable for: Those willing to spend time researching on-chain and can bear certain risks.
3. Spot trading (technical + fundamentals)
If you don't understand on-chain but can read candlestick charts and understand market sentiment, spot trading can also earn you a lot of money.
Buy when accumulation ends and the market just starts (for example, Bitcoin breaks past previous highs, or altcoins break through key resistance with volume).
Avoid chasing highs and cutting losses; patiently wait for opportunities. Capturing a few major trends in a year is enough.
Key Point:
Learn to identify market manipulation and genuine breakouts.
Don't be greedy; set take-profit and stop-loss levels.
Suitable for: Those with some trading experience who can manage their emotions.
4. Primary market (early projects)
If your capital is small (a few thousand to tens of thousands), the primary market is the fastest way to double your investment.
SOL bought at $0.5, peaked at $200 (400 times).
FIL bought at $0.5, peaked at over $200.
TIA bought at $0.5, peaked at $20 (40 times).
New public chains like APT and SUI saw early participants making significant profits.
Key Point:
Follow the right community (retail investors find it hard to connect directly with institutions; a good community can access early allocations).
Research project background (team, funding, sector) to avoid scams.
Suitable for: Those willing to learn and can accept high-risk high-reward situations.
5. Absolutely avoid leverage and contracts (a must-read for beginners)
Contracts and leverage are 'accelerators', but 90% of people ultimately face liquidation.
Holding spot can allow you to break even, but if a contract fails, it goes to zero.
There are many opportunities in the crypto world; there's no need to gamble with high-risk methods.
The most genuine way in the crypto world:
Use a method that suits you, don't be greedy.
Less involvement in contracts, more focus on spot trading.
Follow the circle, seize early opportunities.
Hold during bull markets, learn during bear markets.
If you only have a small amount of capital, the primary market and on-chain opportunities are the fastest ways to turn around, but you must learn to filter projects to avoid losing money!
If you only have a small amount of capital, the primary market and on-chain opportunities are the fastest ways to turn around, but you must learn to filter projects to avoid losing money!