Over the past few years in the crypto world, I’ve seen too many people lose everything by blindly following the crowd. Those who got “cut” like leeks often made the same mistake—treating the market like a casino. Gradually, I realized that to survive long-term and earn steadily in this industry, you only need two things: patience and discipline.

When it comes to making money, my experience boils down to two strategies. One is to find truly potential coins and hold on tightly. The other is to roll positions with derivatives, mastering the rhythm of entry and exit. But honestly, most people are not suited for the second because it requires high psychological resilience and technical skills.

Let’s start with the first—catching potential coins. Many people laugh when I say I can turn ten thousand dollars into ten million. But think about it carefully—if you can find three ten-baggers, it’s achievable. Does that sound still difficult? That’s because most people simply don’t know how to find them.

**Behind every ten-bagger coin is a story**

My own experience tells me that every coin capable of a tenfold increase has logical support behind it. It could be a technological breakthrough, substantial progress in ecosystem development, or a team with a strong background. In any case, it doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. Early projects like Ripple and Stellar are real-life lessons. Those who participated in their airdrops later not only made money but also truly understood the value of the projects themselves.

To find such projects, you first need solid research skills. I personally spend at least two hours daily reading project whitepapers, tracking technological progress, and monitoring community activity. I remember a project I followed back then because I found the technical team had a strong background, and they addressed real pain points. That’s why I decided to invest decisively. The result was a pretty good increase later on.

**Position allocation is the key to survival**

But there’s a particularly important principle—never invest all your funds in a single project. My approach is to divide my capital into three parts: 50% in relatively stable mainstream coins as a base, 30% in projects I’m optimistic about mid-term but are not yet stable, and only 20% in early-stage high-risk projects. This way, even if a project crashes, it won’t hurt too much.

Many beginners make this mistake. They often get mesmerized by a project’s story and go all-in, only to be forced to sell at the first sign of trouble. That’s not investing; that’s gambling. True investing is a marathon that requires control over the rhythm.

The market is like that—you respect it, and it will treat you well.