Recently, I encountered a pretty interesting phenomenon. Someone used 20,000 yuan to make 1,000 yuan and immediately ran away, only for the market to take off afterward. This guy was crying in the comments, saying he "got out early."

This is actually a typical case of small-money mentality causing trouble. You make a little profit and want to run, fearing that the gains will be eaten away, only to watch the coins you sold rise by 40%, 70%, or even double later. Conversely, when the market drops, you become very stubborn, holding on and refusing to sell, only cutting losses when your face turns green. This rhythm of running after a small profit and holding through a big loss is basically the fate of beginners—making small money, losing big money.

I used to be like that myself. When I saw my account increase by 3% or 5%, I’d get itchy. Back then, I also heavily invested in a new coin, which evaporated 80% in just 7 days. That moment made me realize that so-called "dark horses" are actually more like black holes—step in and you're done.

Since then, I changed my approach—only investing in the most dull, boring, and safest assets, which are the mainstream coins that have been beaten down. Many people think this lacks imagination, but I love the feeling of it being as steady as an old dog.

**How do I operate?**

First, I never try to bottom-tick. I always start by testing the waters with a small position. If it really stabilizes, I add more. If not, I treat it as buying a cup of milk tea for it and walk away. You often ask me why I don’t buy at the lowest point. Honestly, there’s only one bottom, but there are many pits. Stepping into the wrong one can make you reflect for half a year. Instead of forcing yourself to buy at the lowest, it’s better to add on dips when the trend comes—even if it’s 5% more expensive. The market rewards those who get the direction right, not those who buy the bottom and suffer angina.

Second, this trick is very counterintuitive but extremely effective—take back your principal after a rally. How exactly? It’s about taking some profit along with the principal and setting it aside, letting the rest grow freely. When it rises, you’re happy; when it falls, you sleep well. Your mindset completely changes.

Over the past few years, I’ve seen too many people get rich quickly, lose everything, or even have their accounts wiped out. But those who can truly make steady money are usually the ones who seem "zen," calm, and only ride big waves. They never chase highs, nor do they fantasize about getting rich overnight. They just stick to their own rhythm.

**Finally, I want to say—**

There’s no mystical indicator for making money in the crypto world, nor can anyone become rich just by calling trades. The core points are: control your mindset, manage risks, and stick to a feasible strategy. Only then can you reduce losses by 90% and live ten more years in the crypto space.