I have been in the crypto world for many years, seen predecessors turn 100,000 into 10 million, and stumbled into countless pitfalls. One day, that predecessor said something that enlightened me: “This market is full of a mob; as long as you control your emotions, this is your ATM!”
From now on, I understand the core of trading cryptocurrencies: monetizing cognition + disciplined execution. Today, I do not talk about the myth of getting rich overnight, nor do I sell secrets to wealth; I only share a simple and practical way to make money, allowing you to take fewer detours and earn more real money.
1. Spot investment: seize cycles, regular investment + swing trading.
The crypto market has cycles; layout in bear markets and harvest in bull markets; this is the source of my first bucket of gold.
Regularly invest in BTC/ETH, earn from the big cycles.
When the market is down in a bear market, I buy more as it drops (for example, regularly investing when ETH was at $1000-1500 by the end of 2022); when the market rises in a bull market, I take profits in batches (when ETH rises to over $4000 in 2024, I secure 3-4 times profits).
Lesson: Many people chase after rising prices and cut losses, FOMO in bull markets, panic sell in bear markets, resulting in total loss. The correct approach is: regular investment in bear markets, take profits in bull markets, and don’t fantasize about selling at the highest point.
Swing trading, earn trend profits.
BTC breaks through key resistance, I buy in the trend; after a big rise, I buy low and don't chase high; I dare to buy in market panic, and I sell first in greed.
Key: Only do trend trades, set stop-losses, run when wrong, capital is more important than profits.
2. Speculating on altcoins: high risk, high reward.
Altcoins are the 'casino' of the crypto world, exciting but dangerous. I use 20% of my funds to invest in small-cap coins, aiming for 5-10 times returns, but I never go all in.
Three rules for choosing coins:
Catch the hotspots: When AI, DeFi, and Memecoins are hot, choose the leaders to invest (like FET and RNDR at the end of 2023, which rose 5-10 times).
Watch the funds: On-chain data + exchange movements, I follow the big funds.
Technical + fundamentals: New projects have stories, market makers control the market, trends are stronger.
Discipline: Take 50% profits after tripling; don’t fall in love with the trade, as 99% of altcoins will go to zero.
3. Contract trading: small positions, high leverage, steady and steady.
Contracts are synonymous with high profits and high risks, I use 10% of my funds to play, summarizing three iron rules:
Only trade in the direction of the trend: go long in an uptrend, go short in a downtrend, and don’t fight against the trend.
Leverage 3-5 times: don’t gamble on 50-100 times, as volatility can lead to liquidation.
Risk control first: limit each trade to a maximum loss of 1%-2% of capital, accept losses when wrong, and never stubbornly hold.
In 2024, when BTC breaks its previous high, I will go long in the trend, reduce leverage after earning double, and securely lock in profits. Lesson: Frequent trading and heavy positions are the culprits of liquidation; even transaction fees can wipe you out.
4. Airdrop arbitrage: picking up money at zero cost.
For friends with little capital, airdrops are your blessing. I earned 50,000 USDT from airdrops in 2023-2024, purely trading time for money.
How to play: Pay attention to Layer 2, new public chain testnets, operate multiple accounts (legally compliant), and patiently wait for token issuance.
Secret: Use Dune Analytics to pick active projects, which increases the probability.
My fund allocation.
60% regular investment in BTC/ETH, earn steady money;
20% speculative investment in altcoins, aiming for high profits;
10% play contracts, catch trends;
10% of my time on airdrops, picking up bargains.
In conclusion,
The crypto world lacks good coins, but it lacks simple thinking and strict discipline. Control your emotions and don’t let greed and fear dictate your actions; this market is your ATM.
If you have questions, feel free to leave a message, and I will try to share practical experiences. Let’s avoid pitfalls together and make more money! #加密市场反弹 #SEC推迟多个现货ETF审批 #CynthiaLummis重提比特币法案 
