Surviving in the Crypto Market: Three “Seemingly Silly but Incredibly Effective Methods”

Last week I met up again with Hoa—a man who’s been in the crypto market for over 12 years, having experienced every bull and bear cycle. That day, he sat in the corner of a coffee shop, opened his phone and showed me: nearly 200,000 USDT in holdings, looking completely calm… which was the total opposite of me—my account was deep in the red and my mind was a tangled mess.

I asked him: “What’s your secret for surviving so long? Is it superior analysis? Or catching tops and bottoms perfectly?”

He just smiled: “There’s no magic trick. I just do three really ‘stupid’ things, but I’ve done them for 12 years straight.” After hearing him out, I realized it’s true—those who survive aren’t prodigies but people who are disciplined to the point of boredom.

1. Don’t Be Greedy – Take Profit When You Hit Your Target, Don’t Push Your Luck Hoa said when he first entered the market, he was just like me: when a coin was pumping, he wanted to buy more, when profits were small, he wanted to squeeze out a few more percent.

But then he understood one thing: “Greed is the root of all blown accounts.”

From then on, he set a very simple rule:

• Only trade ecosystems he understands well.
• Set a profit target before entering a position.
• Once the target is reached, take profit immediately, no matter who tells you to ‘hold a bit longer’.

He told me something I’ll always remember: “Don’t mistake luck for skill. Profits only matter when they’re in your wallet.”

Newcomers to the market always want to catch every wave, but that only leads to one outcome: getting wiped out by the waves.

Small but certain gains are better than big gains that disappear when you hit the bottom.

2. Don’t Run Away – Face Your Losses, Record Them, Understand the Cause It may sound boring, but this is why Hoa doesn’t repeat mistakes.

He pulled out an old, dog-eared notebook—every trade was clearly recorded:

• Why buy?
• Entry and exit points?
• What was the risk?
• If it was a loss, what caused it?

He said: “Most people aren’t afraid of losing; they’re afraid of facing their losses. But if you don’t analyze the cause, you’ll just lose money the same way next time.”

Crypto isn’t a guessing game. If you don’t keep records, you learn nothing. If you learn nothing, sooner or later you’ll be out of the game.

If you’re stuck in a losing streak, try starting with something simple: → Keep a trading journal.

It will make you more clear-headed than any indicator.

3. Don’t Rush – Bear Markets Are for Accumulating Knowledge While the whole market panics over falling prices, Hoa stays calm:

• Studies whitepapers.
• Follows on-chain activity.
• Learns more about capital management.
• Prepares a list of coins for the next cycle.

He said something very true: “When the market surges, those who aren’t prepared just chase FOMO. Only those who prepared ahead actually make money.”

Most newcomers want to win immediately, but crypto is a marathon.

Those who are patient—win.

Conclusion: Crypto Isn’t a Battle of Wits with Others, It’s a Battle of Discipline with Yourself Before I left, Hoa said one more thing that stuck with me: “Crypto isn’t for those looking to get rich quick. It’s for those who can stand firm the longest.”

Looking back, it’s true: The “smart” ones FOMO and buy the top. The real “masters” are those who move slowly, carefully, repeating the things everyone knows but no one wants to do.

If you’re feeling lost, losing money, or don’t know where to start—return to these three simple things: Don’t be greedy – Don’t run away – Don’t rush

That’s not a strategy to get rich quick, but it is a strategy to avoid being knocked out of the game.

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