I've seen too many people, relying on a dead-end salary to save bit by bit, with their hair turning white before they see the shadow of their first pot of gold.

But in the crypto market, I’ve watched some start with just a few thousand yuan, following the cycle rhythm and taking bold moves, turning their assets into tens of thousands of times more. You might think it’s impossible, but that’s the reality.

The crypto track has never been an exclusive playground for big funds; it’s our last chance for small investors to turn their lives around. My initial capital was scraped together through late-night side jobs and frugal living. Only after entering the crypto world did I realize: working hard alone isn’t enough. Choosing the right track means every effort you make can be multiplied into real gains.

In the beginning, like all newbies, I blindly followed trends and made reckless moves, repeatedly learning lessons from the market and frequently stopping losses. After losing several times, I finally realized—this isn’t a casino, it’s a battlefield. Relying on luck to guess rises and falls will eventually deplete your capital and knock you out; relying on systems and discipline allows you to survive longer and increases your chances of doubling your investment.

Over the years, to stand firm in the market and even double my account, I relied on a few of the most fundamental understandings. Today, I’ll share them all:

**First: Make peace with losses before truly respecting trading**

Don’t panic or blow up your mindset when you lose; don’t go looking for excuses everywhere. Every loss is the most valuable tuition. The problems you want to avoid will only make you lose more and fall harder next time.

**Second: Execution is your protective charm in the market**

Don’t chase highs, don’t hold on to every position blindly, and don’t go all-in based on feelings. Your pre-set rules—take-profit points, stop-loss lines—must be executed when reached, no excuses. The market shows no mercy to soft-hearted people; it only favors those who follow the rules.

**Third: Patience is your most valuable compound interest asset**

When the market is volatile, stay calm. When there’s no trend, resolutely refrain from acting. The real big profits are hidden in the main upward wave after the trend forms. Control your hands, and you’ll have a chance to wait for that big move.

**Fourth: Give up the daydream of "perfect bottom-fishing and top-selling"**

Always thinking about buying at the lowest and selling at the highest is pure self-deception. If you can steadily enjoy the middle part of the trend, you’ve already beaten 90% of retail investors in the market.

The crypto market is never short of smart minds; what’s lacking is the kind of "fool" who can execute simple rules day after day, stay calm as a rock, and constantly review and iterate. It’s this seemingly "stupid" persistence that’s the only way to survive and thrive in this market.