Good Sleep Before Bedtime: Three "Special Remedies" to Help Crypto Investors Rest Easy

The crypto market never closes, but your capital can disappear. “I still have 2,700 USDT, is there a chance to start over?” The message pops up at midnight. I look at it and see myself three years ago – after a account burn, lying and staring at the ceiling until morning. I don’t reply with indicators or price models, I only ask one question: “If this amount of money drops to 0 tomorrow, can you still sleep?” Two minutes of silence. “Can’t sleep.” “Then fix your insomnia first, and then talk about making money.” Below are three ‘sleep aids’ that have helped me survive and make money in the crypto market for many years. First Remedy: Divide Your Money, Don’t Put All Eggs in One Basket I always split my capital into three clear parts, each with a specific purpose: Trading Capital: only for short-term trades, a maximum of two orders per day. Close the order by closing the app, don’t look further. Trend-following Capital: only enter orders when the major trend supports it. If conditions aren’t met, consider that amount of money nonexistent. Survival Capital: absolutely do not use unless the account is on the verge of burning out. If used, must be replenished, no exceptions. Burning an account is like losing a finger, but losing all capital is losing your mind. As long as you have capital, there’s still a chance; once gone, all strategies are meaningless. Many people lose in a bull market not because they are stupid, but because they overestimate their ability to withstand pressure. Managing capital according to risk tolerance is the first lesson in investing, but also the most overlooked. Second Remedy: Only Eat the Best Part of the Trend I used to slowly die in sideways markets because I traded too much. Now I only need three signals: Clear uptrend on the daily chart Price breaks old highs with high volume Candles close firmly above the breakout zone Only when all three are present do I enter a trade, and I only use 30% of my trading capital. 30% profit → withdraw half immediately Remaining part → set a trailing stop at 10% The market is like a big river. Just scoop a ladle; that’s enough. Anyone trying to drink the entire river will drown sooner or later. Not every opportunity is for you. Focus only on setups that fit your system, and your win rate will naturally increase. Third Remedy: Lock Emotions, Let the System Speak Before each trading day, I always note down: Entry price Stop-loss price Shutdown time Set a fixed stop-loss at 3%. When profit reaches 10%, move the stop-loss to break-even. At midnight, turn off all devices. If I can’t sleep, I uninstall the trading app. The harsh reality: the more time you spend looking at charts, the lower your profits tend to be. FUD and FOMO are two psychological traps that kill most investors. Only discipline and a clear system can prevent you from being misled by the market. Longevity is the greatest leverage Three months later, someone asked me about the 2,700 USDT I sent, sending a screenshot of an account: 50,000 USDT. I just replied: “Withdraw the principal. Keep sleeping well.” In this market, survival is more important than intelligence. Bull markets are full of experts, but those who can stand firm through the bear market are the real players. When you take these three “remedies,” investing is no longer a stressful gamble, but a consistent and disciplined process. A good night’s sleep is worth more than any technical indicator. A mature investor is not someone who seizes every opportunity, but someone who can sleep peacefully every night.