When I first entered the crypto world, like most people, my mind was filled with fantasies of "getting rich overnight." I watched the candlestick charts every day, feeling that every fluctuation was aimed at me—when it went up a bit, my heart raced, thinking financial freedom was just around the corner; when it went down a bit, my palms sweated, worried about losing all my principal.
At that time, my actions were completely driven by emotions: when I was making a profit, I always thought I could earn more, and when I was losing, I stubbornly refused to cut my losses. As a result, in less than half a year, my account balance shrank by nearly half.
It wasn't until later that I realized the most dangerous thing in the crypto world is not the market fluctuations, but the obsession with the idea that "I must make money."
01 Why are we always slapped in the face by the market?
Having been in the crypto space for a while, I have discovered an interesting phenomenon: most people lose money not because they don't understand the technology, but because their mindset collapses.
Greed and fear, these twin siblings, alternately dominate our decisions. Seeing others make money leads to FOMO (fear of missing out), rushing in without hesitation; when faced with a downturn, panic selling occurs, resulting in selling at the lowest point.
What's even scarier is that the crypto market operates 24 hours, and this emotional volatility is infinitely amplified. Many people fall into the vicious cycle of “revenge trading”: after a loss, they rush to recover, resulting in even greater losses.
02 Where does the transformation begin?
My real transformation began with a simple realization: accepting the fact that I might not make money at all.
This may sound counterintuitive, but when I truly accepted that making money in the crypto space is itself a low-probability event, my mindset became more peaceful. I no longer pursue profits in every trade, but focus on avoiding fatal mistakes.
“Plan your trades, trade your plan” has become my motto. Before each trade, I clearly define my entry reasons, stop-loss points, and take-profit points. Even when facing extreme volatility, I can remain calm because I have a plan.
03 How did I achieve 'anti-human' trading?
Position management is my amulet. I strictly enforce the “1% rule” — the maximum loss for any single trade should not exceed 1% of total capital. This way, even with consecutive misjudgments, it won't cause significant harm.
At the same time, I've learned to dance with uncertainty. The market is always unpredictable, but that precisely offers opportunities. When others are fearful, I calmly analyze whether it's the right time to position; when the market is euphoric, I become extra vigilant.
Regularly reviewing is also crucial. When successful, summarize which practices are worth sticking to; when failing, analyze whether it's a strategy issue or a psychological imbalance. Gradually, I've formed my own trading system.
04 Profit is a natural result.
When I no longer stare at price fluctuations every day and stop losing sleep over short-term profits and losses, profit became a natural outcome.
Because my mindset has stabilized, my decisions have become more rational: I can hold onto potential positions and timely stop-loss incorrect judgments. More importantly, I have started to enjoy the trading process itself, rather than just focusing on the results.
Looking back now, the real winners in the crypto world are not those who predict the best, but those who can remain calm in the storm and maintain discipline in the face of temptation.
A final tip
If you are also struggling in the crypto space, you might want to ask yourself: Can I accept the reality of possibly not making money? If so, congratulations, you have already surpassed most players.
Remember, investing is a marathon, not a sprint. Let go of the obsession with getting rich quickly, focus on improving your understanding and mindset, and the market will give you the returns you deserve.
Sometimes, slow is fast.
All of the above are just my personal insights and do not constitute any investment advice. The risks in the crypto world are extremely high, and investment must be cautious and within one's means.
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