There is a very painful phenomenon: in the crypto world, the people who chase gains and sell on dips are always the most numerous. When the price rises, they rush in like crazy; when it falls, they keep cutting losses. The result? Repeating week after week, their accounts getting worse and worse.

Mainstream coins like XMR and ZEC actually hide the secrets to making money. But the key isn’t how often you trade, but whether you can stay steady.

I know a seasoned player who entered the market over ten years ago with only 200,000 yuan, and now his net worth is over 42 million. Once, during a chat, he said something that made me realize many things—at first glance, the crypto world seems like a game for smart people, but ultimately, it’s a competition in emotional management. Most people lose because of greed and fear; a few win because of restraint and patience.

Over the years, my gains in the crypto space have relied on a few methods that might seem very “rustic.”

**Tip 1**: Don’t chase small profits, and don’t hold on to big losses. This is the easiest point to overlook. Some see a 5% increase and rush to sell, only to watch the market continue upward and their profits fly away; others stubbornly hold on even when the trend has clearly turned, ending up with no principal or profit. Both extremes are poison.

**Tip 2**: Only deal with mainstream coins that have fallen to the bottom. I never bet on new coins, nor do I buy the dip when risk is high. The strategy is simple—wait until major coins drop to almost nobody’s interest, then invest a portion of funds to test the waters. It may look dumb, but it’s actually the most solid approach.

**Tip 3**: Consider adding positions only after the trend is confirmed. Instead of obsessing over buying at the lowest price, wait until the trend is fully clear. Even if your cost is slightly higher, the risk is much lower. There will be plenty of opportunities for subsequent pullbacks—no need to rush now.

**Tip 4**: Take profits in stages. When each rally reaches a certain point, withdraw your principal plus half of the profits, leaving the rest to fluctuate freely. The benefit is that the money is truly in your pocket, and your psychological pressure is instantly relieved.

I once helped a friend whose account had already lost over 600,000 yuan and was about to give up. Using this “rustic” method for half a year, he not only recovered all his losses but also had enough left to buy a BMW X3. Now, every time we chat, he says he’s most grateful that he didn’t give up.

Honestly, the crypto world is never short of smart minds. What’s missing are those who can truly control their hands and endure loneliness. When others are still frantically chasing gains or panicking and selling, if you choose stability and patience, the profits lost due to emotional trading will naturally fall into your pocket.

Either keep walking the “smart” path and repeatedly doubt yourself during losses; or try this “silly” method and see what it feels like to make steady, reliable money.