The story of ZEC starts from the beginning.

Nine years ago, I entered the crypto world with just 20,000 yuan. Back then, it was common to watch the charts daily and eat steamed buns. No insider information, no special talent, and I never went all-in once; I just held on with one word—stability.

After going so far, I finally realized that making money and staying alive are two completely different things. I never put all my principal into one shot but divided it into several parts, only moving a small portion each time. Even if I kept hitting pitfalls, my account could still keep going. As long as I’m alive, there’s a chance. When a real market wave comes, the gaps will naturally be filled.

Sense of direction is much more important than technical skills. During a downtrend, I generally don’t buy the dip because the more it falls, the more I want to buy—often the deepest trap. When the market just starts to rise, I don’t rush to sell out either; many people lose at this step. Honestly, patience is the best weapon.

I stay far away from coins that surge short-term. It’s tempting to look at them, but the speed of taking over is even faster. Being able to resist chasing the rise is already a win.

I look at technical indicators, but never treat them as gospel. They are just references, not commands. Holding tight when losing money and only considering adding when making profits—this habit has saved me many times. When emotions dominate decisions, the account is prone to problems.

Volume and trend are my regular companions, but I only trade trends that have already emerged. I don’t gamble on tomorrow, nor do I buy into hype. If the market doesn’t give a signal, I wait; holding a zero position is fine too.

And the most crucial point that most people find bothersome—review. Every trade, why I entered, why I exited, where I failed—must be reviewed again. Not to boast, but to avoid repeating mistakes next time.

This method is actually very simple, even a bit dull, but very few can stick to it long-term. The final reward in the crypto world is never for the most aggressive, but for those who can stay calm amid the noise and maintain their rhythm amid temptations. As long as you’re willing to slow down, opportunities are always there.