Many people ask me, how can one achieve stable profits in the crypto world? Rather than stability, it's better to say a deep understanding of risk combined with continuous strategy optimization.



My numbers might surprise you—starting with 50,000, doubling to 100,000 in the second year, then reaching 302,000, and in the third year surging to 590,000. By August of the fourth year, breaking through 3.78 million, and by November touching over 7 million. In the early years, I easily withdrew over 30 million.

But the stories behind these numbers are far from as simple as they sound.

**The most aggressive way to make money in the crypto world boils down to four words: snowballing.**

It's not a new concept, but very few can truly master it. The core logic of snowballing is straightforward—reinvest the principal continuously, let profits cover the principal, and repeat the cycle. In theory, if you can successfully snowball three or five times, earning tens of millions or even hundreds of millions is not a dream. The problem is, most people haven't even rolled out a complete snowball before market volatility shatters it.

**So, what is a nearly foolproof opportunity?**

It's when the price experiences a sharp drop, enters a sideways consolidation phase, and then suddenly surges upward. At this point, the probability of trend reversal is relatively high. But the key is—this requires enough patience to wait. Not all fluctuations are worth participating in; you need to wait for a truly certain opportunity. The "certainty" here is based on technical analysis, capital flow, and sentiment aligning, not just luck.

**Now, let's talk about the current survival landscape in the crypto world.**

Only about 10% of participants ultimately make money—that's a fundamental property of zero-sum games. The profits you earn are mostly generated during the 20% of the bull market cycle. The remaining 80% of the time is for reshuffling and淘汰, and those without a trading framework or patience will be ruthlessly cut out.

What do those who persevere need? Mental resilience—at least to withstand 30%-50% drawdowns. Otherwise, this process becomes torture rather than a form of cultivation.

Among new entrants, 40% won't even reach the second stage before being eliminated. The pitfalls of this market are much deeper than most imagine. The traps you can't see are often more deadly than visible risks.

Another phenomenon worth noting—at least 50% of people in this market will touch derivatives. The reality is, most of them end up with nothing or lose everything. Derivative trading is essentially gambling; leverage amplifies not only gains but also the probability of death.

In contrast, those playing spot in a bull market—about 60% can make small profits. But the true winners are those who can hold steady throughout the entire bull cycle. Don't be scared out by mid-cycle fluctuations.

The data continues—70% of users keep recharging but have never truly withdrawn cash. What does this reflect? The cruelty of the crypto world exceeds imagination. Additionally, 80% of people, due to the wealth effect in crypto, can't return to their previous mindset—like an addiction to something—and in the end, it harms themselves.

90% of people are ultimately just passing through this market, but interestingly, everyone believes they are the exception, the chosen ones.

**But if you stick to the snowballing logic, 100% of people will eventually approach the $1 million goal.** Provided you are truly learning, patient, and not greedy.

**Risk management is the guarantee of all this.**

How important is it to set reasonable stop-loss and take-profit points? Extremely important. While snowballing offers high return potential, it is also high risk—market sudden volatility can destroy your plan in a short time.

Before entering, you must set your stop-loss points. If the market moves against your expectations, cut losses decisively. This is not giving up; it’s protecting your capital and respecting the next opportunity. Take-profit is equally important—don't wait until profits are lost before regretting.

What is the ultimate philosophy of crypto investing? Survive, and then survive a little longer. Numbers speak, but the mindset of staying alive is even more important.
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Ser_Liquidatedvip
· 01-04 05:07
It really sounds fake; turning 7 million into 0 is just a matter of time. --- Watching the snowball grow is satisfying, but I've seen too many people get liquidated halfway through. --- The truth is, the crypto world is just a casino; 90% of people are just the denominator. --- Stop-loss and take-profit are easy to say, but who can really do it when the time comes? I, for one, can't. --- The story of going from 50,000 to 7 million... I choose to believe it but won't follow the trend. --- Contract gambling hits a nerve; my friend lost money that way. --- Wait, now someone believes in the dream of 1 million dollars again? History always repeats itself. --- Psychologically prepared for a 50% drawdown? Easy to say, but try feeling what it's like to have your principal wiped out. --- Why do some people always use historical data to deceive new investors? That trick is really outdated.
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PaperHandSistervip
· 01-03 19:44
70% of people never withdraw after recharging, this data is really incredible, I know several people like this... --- 1 million USD? First, get your mindset right, too many people think they are the chosen ones --- Rolling snowballs sounds easy, but I haven't seen many who can stick to a third cycle --- I've completely given up on contracts, earning fast and losing fast, why bother torturing myself --- It's called risk management in a nice way, but honestly it's luck plus self-discipline, and I lack both --- A drawdown of 30%-50% is already winning most people, building this mindset is the hardest part --- The story of 8 million sounds great, but I want to know how much was lost during the process... --- Holding steady in spot trading for one cycle can really make money, the key is not to be scared off halfway, that's the hardest part --- The mindset of being alive is more important than numbers, the feeling you get from this phrase is different --- Not being greedy is easy to say but hard to do
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MemeEchoervip
· 01-03 15:52
Here we go again with the snowball theory, tired of hearing it... How many actually manage to roll it out? --- 100% approaching 1 million USD? Bro, your prediction is a bit too bold. --- Contract gamblers warning, playing with spot trading is indeed a more friendly option. --- 70% recharge without withdrawal, this data hits hard. I am one of them. --- It's quite right, but the market won't let you wait as long as you want, it's maddening. --- I agree that mindset is more important than principal, but the rest still sounds like wishful thinking. --- 50,000 to 7 million... Every time I see these numbers, I want to curse haha. --- "Being an exception," that's the biggest contagion in the crypto world.
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NFTHoardervip
· 01-03 15:52
Here we go again, I've heard this set too many times... How many people can truly hold on? --- 100% approaching $1 million, the prerequisites are written quite honestly, just worried that people might not see it --- The idea of a snowball sounds beautiful, but in reality, most people haven't even rolled the first one successfully, it's just another story of cutting leeks --- 70% recharge and never withdraw? So is that 30% really profit, or is it just that frequent withdrawals get you cut even more... --- There's nothing wrong with discussing contracts, but most people refuse to listen and insist on experiencing the "death probability" themselves --- Should we now buy the dip or keep watching... It's so profound, but it still feels like luck plays a big role
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GasBankruptervip
· 01-03 15:44
It sounds beautiful, but the actual ratio might be the other way around—90% of people should be losing money. Rolling snowballs sounds easy, but sticking with it is really tough. I am among those who couldn't make it through the second cycle. Contracts are indeed toxic; too many people around me have stories of waking up one day and finding everything gone. Stop-loss and take-profit sound simple, but at critical moments, everyone wants to take a gamble. That's how I got liquidated. This article is quite honest, but the most heartbreaking line is that 90% are just passersby, yet everyone thinks they are the chosen ones. The data looks good, but I find it hard to believe that someone has withdrawn over 30 million. It’s either exaggerated or not entirely true. The most important thing is mindset. Really, it’s more important than any strategy. Without the right mindset, everything else is pointless.
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OnchainArchaeologistvip
· 01-03 15:40
That same old argument of "100% can reach 1 million" again... If you believe it, you're really naive. I've heard too many stories like this over the past few years. And in the end? Most people are still losing money. The idea that a snowball can roll easily is just that—an idea. How many actually manage to make it roll? Honestly, those who can withstand a 50% drawdown psychologically are already a rare breed. Contract traders should wake up; this is just a machine for harvesting the little guys. I want to ask, among those who have withdrawn 30 million, how many zeros are left now? Everyone can talk about stop-loss and take-profit, but the real test is when you execute. Living a bit longer sounds interesting, but it seems the probability of surviving in the crypto world isn't that high either.
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HashRatePhilosophervip
· 01-03 15:32
I'm broken, are these numbers real? Over 7 million, how can it be so nonchalant... Wait, 90% are newbies but everyone thinks they're the chosen one, isn't that me? Haha Contract traders want to die after hearing this, but spot traders shouldn't be too proud. As I always say, if you can survive, you've already won. Looking at these percentage data, it's a bit terrifying. Am I one of the 40% who got eliminated right away? Rolling snowballs sounds simple, but why is it full of pitfalls when it comes to actual practice? Truly easier said than done. I believe in this logic, but honestly, brother, did you really withdraw that 30 million? Living a little longer really hit me. It’s more painful than any dream of getting rich quickly. It's all about stop-loss and take-profit. It's easy to talk about but really depends on mindset. My mind is full of greed.
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HappyToBeDumpedvip
· 01-03 15:23
Listen to these numbers… Another millionaire’s autobiography, but I really want to see how much he still has in his account now Really? 70% recharged but no withdrawal mentioned? I am that 70%, lol Rolling snowballs sounds nice, but isn’t it still gambling? Just gambling for a longer time That contract system has long been known to be a dead trap, but I just can’t help myself… This is the cruelest part of the crypto world 90% are just passersby, that’s not wrong, but everyone thinks they are in that 10%, right haha Stop-loss and take-profit have been talked about so many times, how many can actually execute? Anyway, I haven’t A 30%-50% drawdown… I’ve directly experienced a 90% one, how can my mentality be good? Spot trading indeed lasts longer than contracts, but so slow that you start questioning life Mindset is more important than numbers, I agree with that, but the problem is my mindset has been constantly collapsing
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