As someone who has been in the crypto world since 2013, I want to share my genuine thoughts on the current state of the crypto world in 2025, and what you should do.
1. Can we still play in the crypto world?
Let me give you a conclusion first: yes, but it is no longer the era of 'blindly getting rich'.
Now is the 'differentiation era'; the gap between those who make money and those who get cut is widening.
The days of blindly buying SHIBA, APE, and DOGE for big returns are basically over. Today, making money relies on information differences, strategies, and execution. The market has shifted from 'retail-led' to 'institutional competition', and your opponents may be full-time quantitative teams, on-chain analysts, or even AI robots. Using strategies from the last bull market is nearly hopeless now.
2. Whether you can make money depends on your mindset
Many people think that success in crypto is about vision; actually, the key is: mindset + rhythm.
Three consensus points of veteran traders:
Don’t eat the fish head, don’t be greedy for the tail; eating the meat in the middle is the way to go;
Volatility is the norm, explosive growth is occasional, and opportunities are 'guarded' into existence;
Don’t let FOMO emotions control you; every overnight success you see may be years in the making.
3. Opportunities still exist, but strategies must be updated
The crypto world has transformed from a 'rich quick scheme' into a 'professional competition arena'.
If you still approach today’s market with the mindset from 2019 or 2021, you will only be harvested more severely.
But if you can calm down to study, build strategies, and optimize your understanding, the crypto world still offers the best investment returns globally.
I am an example myself: it took me nearly 10 years to turn 300,000 into 1,000,000, but after breaking 1,000,000, my perspective opened up, and I directly reached 40,000,000.
I’ll summarize a few key points (worth 60 million in experience):
Keep a close eye on BTC; it is the market's barometer;
Pay attention to the relationship between BTC and USDT;
Key fluctuations often occur between 12 AM - 1 AM, 6 AM - 8 AM, and 5 PM;
Treat high-quality coins that are down with patience, and buy in batches;
Long-term holding often earns more than frequent trading;
Pay attention to external policies and news;
Maintain a good mindset and secure your profits.
4. The most ruthless way to make money: rolling positions
To be honest, the most thrilling and ruthless way to make money in crypto is summed up in one word: roll!
I’ve seen too many people roll up to 990,000, only to have their last trade go to zero…
It’s a thousand times more thrilling than just holding coins—either become rich overnight or lose it all.
I was once so broke that I only had 1,000 yuan for food, and I managed to roll from there to 100,000 in 3 months.
The method is simple: 100x leverage + reinvesting profits + sticking to one direction.
In the beginning, I only used $300 to test the waters, opening $10 contracts at 100x leverage; a 1% gain doubles the investment. I took half the profit and rolled the other half. After winning 11 times in a row, $10 could turn into $10,000.
But 90% of people fail because of these points:
If you make a profit, don’t stop; want more;
If you lose, don’t accept it; add more to average down;
Direction swings, getting slapped back and forth by the market.
My iron rule:
Cut losses immediately when wrong; stop after 20 consecutive mistakes;
Withdraw $5,000 immediately, never get overconfident.
Last year there was a big market surge, I started with $500 and rolled it to $500,000 in 3 days. But I waited for 4 months before that without making a move. Rolling positions means: when opportunities arise, you act; otherwise, play dead.
5. How should newcomers choose?
Someone asked, can we still roll? The answer is very simple:
Has a big volatility arrived?
Is the trend one-sided?
Can you resist the temptation to eat the fish head and tail and only eat the body?
If the answer is 'yes' to all, then go for it; if you’re still hesitant, it means you haven’t been taught enough by the market.
Remember: rolling positions is a life-or-death gamble. You either get a young model or have to work.
If you lack the mindset and discipline, just honestly hold coins and don’t be reckless.
