I have an old player friend who has been holding 1,000 Bitcoin since 2017. He once told me a sentence that directly refreshed my understanding of the crypto world:



"90% of people in the crypto circle are emotionally driven. If you can control this one point, you've already beaten nine-tenths of your opponents."

That sentence has saved me many times since. During the ups and downs of the market, I avoided many pitfalls.

After years of tinkering, I’ve distilled a set of methods that don’t rely on clever tricks, summarized into four points:

**First, stick to the line of "not making small profits and not losing big money."**

It's easy to say, but less than 10% actually do it. When a 20,000 capital increases by 5%, they rush to take profits, only for the market to rise another 50% later, leaving them on the sidelines. Next time, they become smarter and hold on stubbornly, only to be caught in a pullback and hit stop-loss. Most people waste their energy in this back-and-forth struggle.

**Second, only engage with mainstream coins that have already bottomed out and stabilized.**

Definitely avoid new trends like BTC’s latest moves. Don’t guess the bottom; wait for it to slowly climb out of the bottom on its own, stabilize, then gradually enter with about 10% of the total position. This approach may be slow, but it can avoid most of the tricks used to cut leeks, making it very solid.

**Third, add to your position only when the trend is clear.**

While others are scrambling for the so-called "bottom-fishing," I stay calm. When the market trend is clearly upward, I add 20%-30% during pullbacks. Even if the average price is slightly higher, it’s much better than being caught in the middle and holding stubbornly.

**Fourth, sell when the price reaches your target.**

Take back your principal and half of your profits at each rise, and let the remaining position ride out the market chaos. No matter how crazy the market gets, don’t chase. When your target price is hit, decisively exit. Greed is the biggest killer.

The crypto world is never short of clever people who are good at designing schemes. What’s truly scarce are the "fools" who can control themselves and have patience to endure.

Last year, a buddy lost over 200,000 yuan. He followed my logic for half a year, not only filling the gaps but also earning a Tesla.

While others are dizzy from chasing prices and panic selling, you can honestly follow the trend and pick up the money they drop.

It’s too hard to navigate this market alone. I’ve already validated this path with time. Now I lay it out for you—do you want to walk it together?
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GateUser-4745f9cevip
· 3h ago
You're right, but the execution is the hard part, brother.
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VCsSuckMyLiquidityvip
· 3h ago
To be honest, this methodology is anti-human nature, and that's where the difficulty lies. --- The guy who held onto 1000 BTC since 2017—how strong must his mindset be... I'm still struggling with take-profit and stop-loss decisions. --- I feel that the hardest part isn't understanding these principles, but truly being able to hold steady without moving. I often want to sell after a 5% increase, then regret it to death. --- What about the guy who lost over 200,000 and managed to turn things around to buy Tesla—what's he doing now... Is he perhaps buying the dip at some peak again? --- Self-restraint is even harder than making money; this really hits home. --- Waiting for a clear trend before entering sounds simple, but in practice, I always want to catch the bottom... It's really tormenting. --- "Fools" can make money, while smart people get trapped—that's how magical the crypto world is. --- I think the key is not to let emotions dominate; if you can do this, you can indeed beat most people. --- A 5% gain on 20,000 stopping profit—this example really hits home. That's exactly how I am... always regretting afterward. --- Not chasing new coins, only playing mainstream ones—being steady is good, but missing opportunities is also quite common.
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LiquidityWitchvip
· 3h ago
Honestly, it took me a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to truly understand the importance of controlling emotions. Even the smartest people can be driven to ruin by emotions in this market; I am the worst example. I was torn between taking profits and cutting losses, ending up not making any gains and destroying myself in the process. The truly remarkable ones are those who can stay calm; watching others chase highs crazily, they just sit still, and ironically, they live the most comfortably.
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WalletWhisperervip
· 3h ago
That's right, emotional management is truly the battlefield. I've seen too many people brainwashed by a market wave, chasing highs and killing lows, repeatedly cutting their own profits. --- This methodology is actually just four words: the key is in execution. Most people understand it but still can't do it. --- Having persisted since 2017, this guy's mentality is truly exceptional. If it were me, I would have laughed myself crazy at some high point. --- The last sentence is quite interesting, but I still prefer to go solo; falling flat on my face is my own responsibility. --- I've used the trick of withdrawing the principal and half of the profits, which definitely reduces psychological pressure a lot. You can rest assured with the remaining position. --- Wait for the trend to confirm before acting. Watching others fail to bottom out happily... I won't say more. --- How is that guy who lost over 200,000 now? Is he still continuing? --- The crypto world is really a magnifying glass for human nature. Greed can't be prevented; it can only be suppressed by discipline. --- I'm tired of hearing "fools" make money, but indeed, too many smart people die because of their own cleverness.
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NightAirdroppervip
· 3h ago
That's right, you just need to control your hands. I used to be a reckless trader too, but now I've changed my attitude and actually make more money. Really, greed is the original sin in the crypto world; many people have had their careers wrecked because of it. The foolproof strategy does work; I know some people who do this, and they're doing okay now. The key is not to follow the crowd or chase highs. It sounds simple, but very few people can stick to it; most still get caught up in their emotions.
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