3 Years in Crypto: From 100 Million to 4.2 Billion – I Survived Thanks to 5 “Anti-Human Nature Laws”

Three years ago, I entered the crypto market with just 100 million in my pocket and a head full of naivety. No mentor, no VIP group, no insider signals. Just a red and green screen and countless account liquidations that made my heart beat faster than the price of $BTC during a pump. Today, my account stands at over 4.2 billion, not because I’m a genius, but because I learned to suppress my emotions—the greatest enemy of any investor. I will never forget the night LUNA collapsed. An old friend and I were eating noodles at a street stall, the wind biting cold on our faces. He took a swig of liquor and said: “Crypto isn’t short on opportunities. It just lacks people who can keep a cool head.” Back then, I didn’t understand. Now I understand all too well. In crypto, what kills an account isn’t a dump, but trembling hands from fear and a hot head from greed. Here are the 5 “anti-human nature rules” that have saved me countless times—and what I wish I knew from day one: ① When the Market is Silent → Accumulate Quietly; When the Market is Noisy → Quietly Reduce Positions Crypto is always counterintuitive: When everyone is silent → it’s the bottom. When everyone is shouting “I’m rich!” → it’s the top. The market doesn’t need you to be smart, just don’t follow the crowd. ② When Price Moves Sideways at the Bottom, Hold Patiently; When Price Moves Sideways at the Top, Get Ready to Run Fast Many think “sideways = safe.” Not true. Sideways at the bottom: whales accumulate, survival chance. Sideways at the top: whales waiting to dump, risk of death. If you can tell the difference, you’re already ahead of 50% of market players. ③ Green Candles Make You Excited → Take Partial Profits; Red Candles Scare You → Buy in Small Amounts Greed is instinct. Discipline is what keeps your account alive. Big pump → Don’t ask “will it go higher?”, ask “how much should I sell?” Big dump → Don’t go all-in, split your capital, accumulate gradually. ④ “Buy Green – Sell Red” Is a Newbie Instinct; “Sell Green – Buy Red” Is the Money-Making Mindset Sounds simple, hard to do. Dare to sell when it’s green, you’re ahead of others. Dare to buy when it’s red, you’ve already beaten yourself. Just do the opposite of your instincts, and you’ll be unlike the majority who get rekt daily. ⑤ If You’re Out of Sync, Cut Losses Immediately; If You Win, Don’t Fantasize That the Market Will “Favor” You Forever Sharp drop in the morning → don’t try to fight it. Sharp rally in the afternoon → don’t dream “the bull run has started.” If you’re wrong, exit. If you’re right, stay alert. This game rewards the disciplined, not the dreamers. Crypto Is Not a Place for the Impatient A good trader is not someone who takes 20 trades a day. A good trader is someone who: Acts decisively when needed. Sits still like a rock when waiting is required. I can look at the chart and “read it quickly” thanks to those painful account liquidations I’ll never forget. Right now, the market is shaking—this is also when opportunities for the next cycle are created. If you’re new: Use idle moneyFollow disciplineAvoid FOMOAvoid all-inGo slow but steady You’ll last longer than 90% of people entering this market. Crypto Always Changes – But Human Nature Doesn’t Whoever keeps discipline survives. Whoever stays calm gets rich. And who knows, in the next cycle, you might be the one writing a post like this. If you’re: Struggling, not knowing where to startTrading and losing more and moreWanting to truly understand the market and get the earliest news 👉 Follow me @blogtienso — you won’t be alone in this trap-filled market.