People think making money in crypto is about catching the next meme coin or getting lucky with timing. That’s false.
Wealth in crypto is built — not stumbled into.
It takes a system. It takes discipline. And it takes mastering your own psychology.
Here’s how I made my first $10M in 1.5 years — and why I’ve grown faster in every bull cycle since.
Over 75% of those profits came in just the past 6 months. Why?
Because I didn’t chase the noise. I followed a system I trust.
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1. Avoid the Contract Trap — The Silent Killer
Let me be blunt: Leverage trading is financial suicide.
I’ve watched dozens of traders get wiped out trying to “outsmart” the market with high leverage. A few wins, sure. But over time? They always lose. The only consistent winners in leverage trading are the exchanges.
Here’s the truth:
• Most of the leverage “wins” you see = survivor bias
• Leverage doesn’t grow your portfolio — it drains it
My rule:
If you want to survive, cut leverage out completely.
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2. Spot Trading: Where Most Fail or Survive
Position Management is life-or-death.
I break it down like this:
• If you’re lightly stuck (under 50% drawdown): Average down, ride the recovery trend.
• If you’re deeply stuck: Wait for the next cycle. Period. No panic selling, no shortcuts.
The biggest killer? Greed at the top.
Most people:
• Sell too early in the bull
• Then FOMO back in way too late
My rule:
Set an exit target (mine is often around +120%).
Once I hit that — I exit fully.
No looking back. No “what if it does a 10x?”
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3. Timing Is 80% of the Game
People think the market is always moving. It’s not.
Here’s the actual breakdown:
• 70% of the time: Sideways chop
• 20%: Bearish bleeding
• 10%: Actual uptrend
If you’re trying to “learn” during a bull market, you’re already late.
This game isn’t about speed. It’s about precision.
My edge?
• Discipline > Emotion
• System > Hype
• Guidance > Guesswork
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Final Thoughts
The only way I’ve survived — and thrived — through all these cycles is because I stopped gambling and started executing.
Respect the cycle.
Master your emotions.
Stick to your system.
Let the market do its work.
That’s how you last. That’s how you win.