The Key to Turning the Tables in Crypto Isn't in Technique, but in Self-Control

Looking at the ups and downs of the price chart, I used to think that the market winner was the one with the highest technical skills. But the more I delve into crypto, the more I realize a simple yet painful truth: the ultimate winner is the one who can conquer their own impulsiveness. One late night, I received a message from a brother. His voice tired, as if exhausted: “Brother, I only have 2,800 USDT left in my account. I don’t dream of getting rich quickly, I just want to turn things around once.” After reading it, I saw myself years ago – the same sleepless nights, the cold glow of the screen, the familiar question: Am I suitable for this market? In that state, all technical indicators are meaningless. When emotions take control, technicals are just an excuse to justify mistakes. I didn’t teach him any complicated strategies, only asked him to do three things that go against human instincts. One month later, his account grew to over 68,000 USDT. Not because I’m good, but because he finally beat himself. Losses Are Not Because of the Market, But Because of Yourself His initial mistakes were exactly like many other traders: Small profits lead to wanting to go all-in Losses lead to constantly averaging down When the price goes against the trend, he tries to hold on, refusing to cut These are all natural reactions of fear and greed. In crypto, the most common psychological traps include: FOMO (Fear of missing out): Seeing a strong price increase and rampant social media chatter, rushing to buy. The result is often buying at the top. Panic and greed: When prices fall, panic selling; when prices rise, greedily holding without taking profit, leading to a cycle of “buy high – sell low.” Revenge trading: After losses, trying to recover quickly by increasing position size and trading more frequently, ultimately losing even more. Crypto trades 24/7 with high volatility, so these emotions are amplified many times over. Without controlling psychology, technical analysis is just decoration. 3 Actions That Helped Him Turn the Tables I only asked him to strictly follow three principles:

1. Fake Breakouts with Long Shadows – No All-In Fake breakouts with long shadows are very common traps. Most traders see a breakout and rush in immediately. I told him: better to miss out than to enter wrong. Once, he told me he was about to go all-in when the price surged, but he stopped just in time. An hour later, the price reversed, leaving a long shadow. Just not acting at that moment saved him more than 30% of his capital.
2. When the Market Drops Hard – Never Averaging Down “Buy more when the price is low” is a very dangerous instinct. I forbade him from averaging down in a downtrend, no matter how “cheap” the price seemed. Thanks to that, when the market truly bottomed out, he still had funds to enter positions.
3. Only Trade When the Trend Is Clear Crypto makes money easiest when the trend is established. But paradoxically, many people are afraid to enter because of previous losses. I asked him to be patient, wait for trend confirmation before entering. Even if he misses the bottom, the trade will be more stable and safer with consistent profits. From “See a Candle and Enter” to “Wait for the Trend and Then Trade” Over time, I saw a clear change in him: From impulsive trading → planned trading From holding through losses → increasing position only when profitable From trading against the trend → trading with the trend Most importantly, he started planning his trades before entering: entry point, stop-loss, take-profit levels are all clear. He also kept a trading journal, not only recording profits and losses but also noting his emotional state during each trade. This helped him understand where he often went wrong. Once he told me: “Turns out it’s not the market that’s difficult, but I’ve never been able to control my own hands.” Crypto Is Not Short of Opportunities, Only Short of People Who Can Control Their Instincts The crypto market is always full of opportunities. But the ones who make sustainable money are those who: Don’t try to predict the top and bottom Don’t need to win every trade Just lose little – gain much – maintain absolute discipline Some psychological habits worth cultivating: Always have a clear trading plan Take regular breaks, avoid staring at charts too long Keep a trading and emotional journal Use automatic stop-loss and take-profit orders to reduce emotional interference In crypto, high technical skills are not as important as a steady mindset. Calm people usually beat those who are smart but impatient. Conclusion That brother’s journey from 2,800 USDT to over 68,000 USDT wasn’t because he learned new indicators, but because he learned two words: patience and waiting. When the market is crazy – be patient. When the market is uncertain – wait. When the trend is clear – dare to go big. That was the first time he beat himself, and also the moment he started winning the market. Crypto never lacks opportunities. The rarest thing is someone disciplined enough not to be led by emotions. Many know technical analysis, but only those who can control themselves can truly make long-term money.