In the crypto world, how much do you really need to earn before you stop?

I've seen people around me lose everything because they couldn't find the answer.

I remember clearly that back in 2019, a friend of mine came in with 20,000 USDT and made it to 300,000 in three months. We all advised him to cash out, but he said, "Guys, you don't understand, wealth freedom in crypto comes too fast; I want to hit one million in one go."

What happened? Six months later, his account balance was back to just over 10,000, not even enough to cover his initial investment.

Later, I went through a similar situation myself.

During the bull market in 2021, my account peaked at 1.8 million USDT in one day. As I stared at the balance, a voice in my head shouted: just hold on a bit longer, double it one more time and then cash out. But reality hit me hard; by the time I came to my senses, there was only 400,000 left. For several days, I couldn't sleep, constantly calculating how many houses I could have bought if I had cashed out at that moment, only to realize it was all in vain.

So in the end, I finally understood: in the crypto world, it’s not about how much you earn, but how much you can take away.

Many people shout about financial freedom every day, but honestly, most of them can’t even learn the phrase "take the profit when it's good."

Now I've set a strict rule for myself to withdraw half once I triple my investment; with a stable mindset, my account can last longer. If you ask me how much is enough? The answer is harsh: no one ever thinks they have too much, but everyone has their limits. The question is, are you willing to take your chips back to the real world before you reach your limit?

The first lesson the crypto world taught me is: don’t fantasize about cashing out at the peak, because that will never happen.

Those who can laugh to the end are the ones who dare to get off the ride halfway down the mountain.