After 10 years in the crypto space, I have seen too many people make quick money by luck, only to lose it all based on skill. Those who truly achieve 'financial freedom' do not rely on luck but on these 9 fundamental logics that have been repeatedly validated by the market:
1. Don’t let a single heavy investment ruin everything.
The key to making money is not 'how much you earn in a single trade', but 'how long you can keep earning'. Even if the first 9 times are correct, if the 10th time you go all-in and hit a pitfall, your account can go to zero overnight.
Iron Rule: Never go all-in; leave 30% of your capital as backup for every trade; if you are wrong, cut losses according to the stop-loss plan, don’t stubbornly hold until 'there’s no adjustment left'.
2. Trust your own judgment, even if you are in the minority.
In the market, only a few people make money—sometimes you clearly see the trend but change your mind because you listened to the 'big V' or 'group friends', resulting in missed opportunities or losses.
Core: Investment can refer to others’ analyses, but the final decision must be made by yourself. Acknowledge your losses, and understand 'why you were right' when you make a profit, to form your own system.
3. The trend is the best 'tailwind', don’t go against the trend.
The bull-bear conversion in the crypto circle is evident; buying high may still yield profit during an uptrend, while even precise bottom-fishing during a downtrend may lead to losses.
Method: Learn the basics of moving averages and trading volume to understand 'whether it is an uptrend or a downtrend'. Follow the trend with light positions for trial and error; when going against the trend, keep a strict empty position, and do not compete with the market.
4. Risk control is more important than 'seizing opportunities'.
The volatility in the crypto market is often above 10%; a full investment usually results in 'either doubling or going to zero'.
Correct Approach: Start with 10%-20% of your capital to test the waters, and slowly increase your position once the trend is confirmed; every trade must have a stop-loss set (e.g., run if it drops 5%-8%), as greed and hesitation are the biggest pitfalls.
5. Be patient and wait for the 'body of the fish', don’t rush for the 'head and tail'.
Many people lose money by 'rushing to enter the market'—chasing after rises results in buying at high points; panicking when prices drop results in selling at low points.
Truth: A truly good opportunity will not 'flash by'. It’s better to wait until the trend is clear before entering the market (even if it means earning less) than to gamble on luck during uncertainty. Missing out is not a loss; making mistakes is.
6. Don't be greedy for the 'tail' when it’s time to take profit, and don’t 'wait for a rebound' when it’s time to cut losses.
When making money, you always think 'I’ll sell when it goes up a bit more', ending up turning profits into losses; when losing money, you always hope 'I’ll break even when it rebounds', leading to deeper losses.
Execution: Set a target before entering (e.g., sell half when making 20% profit), and take profits according to the plan once reached; if the stop-loss level is broken, even if you feel reluctant, you must cut it; only with your principal can you continue playing.
7. A stable mindset leads to a stable account.
The crypto market experiences wild fluctuations every day; getting euphoric and increasing positions when you make money, and panicking and cutting losses when you lose, is all 'giving away money'.
Cultivation: Treat investment as a 'long-term game'; daily fluctuations should not affect your life. Summarize experiences from profits, review reasons from losses, maintain a calm mindset, to survive and thrive through volatility.
8. Technical analysis looks at 'shape', while news analysis looks at 'momentum'.
Those who only look at K-line charts may be bewildered by sudden policy changes; those who only trust news may be cut by false positives.
Balancing Technique: Use technical analysis to determine buy and sell points (e.g., buy at support, sell at resistance), and look at the news for the overall direction (e.g., Fed interest rate cuts, regulatory easing). Combining both increases the win rate.
9. Only invest spare money to maintain a 'calm mindset'.
Using mortgage loans or living expenses to trade crypto, fearing adjustments when prices rise and fearing liquidation when they fall, your mindset has already collapsed, making rational operations impossible.
Bottom Line: Only invest money that 'if lost, wouldn’t affect your meals'. Without pressure, you can execute plans better, making it easier to earn money.
To be frank: 'Financial freedom' in the crypto space has never come from a single windfall, but rather from 'consistently not losing + gradually becoming wealthy'. These 9 logics may seem simple, but those who can persist for over 3 years have already left 90% of retail investors behind. The market is not short of opportunities; what it lacks is 'qualified individuals to wait for opportunities'—sticking to principles is more important than anything else.
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