8 Years in Crypto: From a Beginner to a Person Who Can Control Profits

In 2018, I stepped into the crypto market for one very simple reason: I saw other people making money. Without thinking too much, I poured all 20 million VND of my savings into the market, with naive confidence that “if everyone can make money, then I can too.” But reality quickly hit me with a bucket of cold water. After just a few days, my account had evaporated by more than half. I was panicked, lost, and didn’t understand what was happening. Buying what others bought, selling based on emotion—and the result was an extremely expensive tuition fee. But that very period became a turning point. I decided not to give up. Instead of continuing to “gamble,” I started learning how to survive in the market. Lesson 1: Never Go All-in on a Single Order The biggest mistake beginners make is putting all their capital into one bet with the hope of turning things around fast. After paying the price many times, I realized that: Capital allocation is the life-or-death rule. I split my account into multiple parts: One part for top coins (more stable)One part for altcoins with potentialA small part to test new opportunities This approach won’t make you rich overnight, but it helps you not die early. And in this market, survival is what matters most. Lesson 2: Discipline With Stop Loss and Take Profit Crypto isn’t short on opportunities—but it’s also not short on traps. If you don’t have a clear plan, you will: Hold losing trades with the hope that “it will come back”Hold winning trades with greed “it will keep going up” Result: losses turn into even bigger losses, and gains turn into losses. I set rules for myself: Profit around 15–20% → take profit graduallyLoss around 8–10% → cut immediately, no hesitation It sounds simple, but very few people can actually do it. Discipline won’t help you win every trade, but it will help you protect your account so you can keep playing. Lesson 3: Controlling Your Emotions Is the Biggest Advantage The market doesn’t kill you—your emotions are what do. Seeing others hit x10 → FOMOSeeing the market turn red → panicJust after taking a loss → wanting to make up for it right away I’ve been through it all. Later, I realized this: The person who makes money isn’t necessarily the best, but the most consistent. When the market drops hard, instead of selling in a rush, I learned how to: Look back at the bigger trendReevaluate the project I’m holdingAnd only act when there’s a plan From Survival to Stability After 8 years in crypto, I don’t always win. But I achieved something more important: 👉 No more burning through my account 👉 No more trading based on emotion 👉 No more being led around by the market I’m not getting rich fast, but I can go the long way. Crypto Is a Long-Term Game Many people enter the market thinking about “changing their life in a few months.” But in reality: Crypto is like a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need to: Catch the exact bottomSell at the exact topOr hit a x100 coin You just need to: Not die earlyKeep learningAnd maintain discipline Closing Thoughts This market is always full of opportunities, but it’s also full of traps. The difference between people who make money and people who quit lies in: How they manage capitalHow they control their emotionsAnd how much discipline they maintain every day Money can be lost, but experience will stay. And if you stay long enough, you’ll understand: 👉 Making money in crypto isn’t hard 👉 Keeping money is what’s hard If you want, I can write a more “hands-on” version next (with specific strategies for each trade, how to enter positions, and detailed capital management).