The key to not getting trapped is actually not really about how smart you are. To put it simply, there are only two things—getting in early and maintaining a steady mindset.

My current focus when choosing coins is on one point: just started but not fully hot.

It has risen a bit to catch your attention, but it’s not yet causing a frenzy online. Those that have already skyrocketed? The risks are already laid out on the table. Most still lying on the ground are waiting for someone to rescue the scene.

Honestly, I don’t really care about narratives or stories. The more polished the story, the more it’s usually at the emotional peak. I look at one thing—whether the market is quietly suppressing, using small volume to exchange for chips. Steady volume, a gentle rhythm of rise and fall, large investors quietly shifting chips. This kind of market looks boring, but once it starts, each move is more satisfying than the last.

There’s also something most people overlook—liquidity.

Coins with too small a market cap? It all depends on the main players’ mood. Very large market cap? Slow to rise and fall, messing with people’s patience. Medium-sized coins are actually the most comfortable—they can be pushed and also have the potential to run out.

My approach is simple: don’t chase high points, only buy early in the startup phase; don’t speculate on news, just follow the flow of funds. As long as your entry is calm and planned, what you usually get the next day isn’t a terrifying crash, but a comfortable opportunity to exit.

Over time, you’ll realize that the moment your account truly stabilizes isn’t when you make the most money, but when you start making fewer mistakes.

There are plenty of opportunities in the crypto world, but what’s truly scarce is a clear direction, reliable logic, and the mindset to withstand volatility.