The Truth About “Making Money Against the Tide” In Crypto: I Saw 7 Digits Increase In My Account – But

Last year, when the market suddenly experienced a “black swan” event, my account skyrocketed out of nowhere. Seven digits appeared on the screen—a dream many chase their whole lives—yet it sent chills down my spine.

Because I understood very clearly: That money wasn’t earned from the market… it was taken from those who followed “gurus” hyping things up in the community. And behind the numbers I held were wiped-out accounts, poorly timed all-ins, young people borrowing money to “catch the trend”—only to have their dreams shattered in minutes.

The Truth I’ve Seen After Over 8 Years in Crypto I’ve witnessed too many “statue-building campaigns”: People calling themselves “Wave Kings,” “Leverage Gods,” “Bottom-catching Bosses.” Every day they post profit screenshots, all-green charts, full-win trades. Underneath are hundreds of comments: “Teacher, can you give me an entry?” “I always win when I follow you.” But what’s behind that spotlight? They secretly enter positions first, Then post calls to buy, Wait for the community to FOMO in and push the price up, Then dump their bags and leave, letting their followers become “bag holders.”

The “guru’s” profits are made from the naivety of those who call them teacher.

I Once Used the “Anti-Guru” Strategy—And It Made Money I’m not proud of it, but it helped me preserve capital and even make a large sum. However—going against the crowd is not a guaranteed win, much less a “shortcut to wealth.” It’s dangerous if you don’t understand how to do it. Here are 3 crucial principles I’ve learned to avoid dying with the crowd:

1. Only Make a “Curated Anti-List”—Don’t Go Against Everyone My list has only 2 types of people: Those “gurus” who are consistently wrong at key moments. Those who only brag about profits—never mention stoplosses.

Their common trait: They trade based on emotion, not logic. And in this market, emotions are often a contrarian signal.

2. Always Wait 20 Minutes Before Taking an Anti-Position Why? Because many “gurus” pump the price in the first few minutes after their call to create the sense that “following is an instant win.” When the crowd starts piling in, that’s when they dump. Just by patiently waiting 20 minutes, you can avoid the most dangerous trap: The fake pump phase—the phase that produces the most casualties.

3. Stoploss Is More Important Than Take Profit I have one rule: Each anti-trade—maximum risk is 5% of account. No exceptions. No “gut feelings.” No holding on. Because in this market, sometimes: The “guru” is wrong, But the market can be even more wrong than the guru. One wrong hold can erase all your previous gains.

The Harsh Truth: Crypto Is a Zero-Sum Game Many people only see that I made seven figures. But they don’t see: My win rate is only 47%, More than half of my trades are losses, Only a few big wins pull the profit curve up.

And what haunts me even more: There was a young person who once messaged me. He borrowed money to follow a “guru’s” signals, got wiped out, and ended up in debt. Ironically—the very crash that wiped him out was when I made money… from an anti-trade. I couldn’t bring myself to spend that money. I locked it all in cold storage—as a reminder: In this market, every dollar you make could be someone else’s tears.

Advice for Beginners: Don’t Learn to Follow—Learn to Stand on Your Own In your first three months in the market, don’t rush to ask “who to follow,” don’t look for “signal gurus.” Answer these two more important questions:

1. Do You Really Understand How the Market Moves? Learn: How to read candles How to spot trends How to set stoplosses How to read volume and liquidity

You don’t have to be a pro, but you must be good enough to protect yourself.

2. How Much Risk Can You Really Handle? How much money can you lose without it affecting your life? Can you keep your composure when the market reverses? Can you cut your losses at the right time? If not, don’t trade. Because the market will teach you—in the harshest way.

Conclusion Crypto is not a place for someone to lead you on a shortcut to wealth. This is a battlefield, where one only gains when another loses. If you want to survive, don’t follow the crowd. Don’t believe in the “market wizards.” Sharpen your skills, discipline, and your own alertness. And remember: Money in crypto does not come easily. And it’s not easy to spend—if you truly know where it comes from.