Calmness and patience are often the greatest weapons for making money in the crypto world.

Having navigated the crypto markets for years, I’ve seen too many people go from sudden wealth to zero. Those who can consistently make money, their core advantage isn’t technical analysis, but an invisible factor—control over emotions. The market is a mob, and those who can keep their mindset in check truly can turn trading into a systematic income.

During the most疯狂bullish phase of the 2021 bull market, I had a daily paper profit of over $500,000. But greed took over, and I didn’t take profits in time. A week later, I watched tens of thousands evaporate. That lesson made me realize: market trends come whenever they want, but once emotions spiral out of control, it’s like adding leverage to yourself.

**Emotions are actually invisible leverage**

Trading inherently carries risk leverage, but our psychological fluctuations add another layer of leverage on top. When collective panic hits, everyone’s judgment short-circuits—this is what I call “collective cognitive blackout.”

During the Luna flash crash, traders I knew sold at the bottom out of fear, missing the subsequent 50% rebound. That’s the cost of emotion. The market’s law is simple: born in despair, rise in hesitation, end in madness.

Now, when I feel my heartbeat quicken and palms sweat, I immediately close the trading interface and use a simple method to calm down. Find five visible things, four tactile sensations, three sounds, two smells, and one taste—this method sounds simple, but it can forcefully pull you out of the emotional vortex.

**I use three methods to hedge against emotions**

**First, position size is mindset**

I never go all-in, no matter how tempting the market looks. The essence of position management is mindset management. When heavily invested, even slight price fluctuations can unbalance you; with smaller positions, you see things more clearly. I usually divide my total funds into three parts, using one part per trade. Even if I make a wrong call, losses are controlled, and my mindset remains stable.

**Second, set stop-loss and take-profit levels in advance**

Plans can’t keep up with changes, but stop-loss and take-profit orders must be set before entering the trade. Don’t wait until the market moves against you to hesitate—that’s when emotions get hijacked. Setting exit points in advance can prevent many regretful trades.

**Third, regularly step out of the trading room**

Staring at the screen for too long can hijack your brain. I regularly turn off all screens and do something else. Many confusing market situations become clear once I take a break and come back.

Opportunities in the crypto market are always there; the key is whether you can wait for your own moment.