After Going Through Multiple Bull and Bear Seasons, I Finally Understand: New Emotions Are the Greatest Power in Investing

Brothers, today I won’t talk about indicators or macro news. I want to discuss an “invisible enemy” that is extremely dangerous in investing – emotions. Many people think they lose because of lack of technical skills. But after years of navigating through the ups and downs of the crypto market, I realize: technical analysis only determines part of the outcome, while emotions decide how much money you can actually hold onto.

1. The Market Doesn’t Kill You, Emotions Do The market is always volatile. But what causes accounts to vanish isn’t the volatility itself, but our reactions to that volatility. When prices go up with a few green candles, we immediately think we’re a genius. When prices turn red for a few sessions, we start doubting ourselves, the project, even the market. When excited, we FOMO into the top. When panicked, we cut losses at the bottom. This cycle repeats through every market phase. In 2020, when the market crashed due to the pandemic, many sold off in fear. But just a year later, as the market entered a strong bullish cycle, those who sold at the bottom became the most regretful. It’s the same now. When the market is dull, few dare to deploy capital. But when prices heat up, crowds rush in for fear of missing out. The truth is: the market always changes, but human nature remains the same.
2. People Who Make Money Are Not Smarter, They Are More Persistent Investing isn’t a contest to predict the most accurately, but a contest to survive the longest. Those I’ve seen making big money in crypto are not the ones who perfectly catch the peaks and bottoms. They simply:

• Don’t get overly excited when prices rise
• Don’t panic when prices fall
• Don’t change their strategy just because of a few candles They understand one thing: emotions are just internal signals, not trading signals. To do that, you need three basic principles: Have a Plan Before Entering a Trade Before buying, clearly answer:
• How much capital to invest?
• Where to cut losses?
• Where to take profits? Once the plan is clear, market fluctuations are just processes, not disasters. Only Use Idle Funds Using living expenses, borrowing, or going all-in will distort your psychology. When every dip affects your personal life, you can’t stay calm. Idle funds give you a “psychological cushion” to withstand volatility. Learn to Think Contrarily to the Crowd When the market is panicking, ask yourself: “Has the risk been fully reflected?” When the market is euphoric, ask: “Am I buying for value or just because I fear missing out?” Just asking the right questions puts you a step behind the crowd – and often that step saves your account.

3. Don’t Try to Beat the Market, Learn to Live With It Many people try to perfectly catch the bottom and sell at the top. But the more they try for absolute precision, the more they are controlled by emotions. Instead of trying to “beat” the market, design a system to reduce emotional influence: Apply the DCA Strategy Periodic investing helps eliminate the need to pick the “perfect entry point.” When the market drops, you accumulate more. When it rises, your assets increase in value. You don’t need to predict correctly, just stay consistent. Allocate Capital Wisely Avoid putting all your funds into one asset. Consider dividing into:

• A portion for large-cap coins
• A portion for high-potential coins
• A portion for holding cash Diversification stabilizes your account and keeps your mindset steady. Delay Decisions When Emotions Are High A simple but highly effective rule: When you want to enter a trade out of excitement or fear, wait 24 hours. Many impulsive decisions will naturally fade after a good night’s sleep.

4. Managing Emotions Is a Skill That Must Be Practiced Maintaining a stable mindset isn’t innate; it’s a habit that needs training. You can start with simple steps: Limit continuous chart watching Focus on cycle analysis rather than individual candles Record reasons for entering trades to control yourself Accept that losses are part of the game No one wins forever in the market. But those who survive long-term share one trait: they don’t let emotions decide for them.
5. Stable Emotions Are the “Invisible Position” Many ask: “What percentage of capital is reasonable?” I think there’s an even more important question: “What percentage of your emotions are influencing your decisions?” If your psychology constantly fluctuates with each candle, no matter how large your account, your risk remains high. But if you can stay calm even in chaos, you’ve gained an “invisible position” that no one can take away. In Summary The market will always present new opportunities. But those who can’t control their emotions will always miss them. Prices may fluctuate daily. But patience, discipline, and composure are what help you navigate both bull and bear cycles. Finally, remember: The market doesn’t reward the smartest. It rewards those who are persistent and can control themselves. Keep a cool head, and you’ll be able to protect your account.