There are always newcomers asking me if they can turn 3,000 yuan into 1 million. To be honest, I thought the same when I first entered the market. But I have to be frank—don't expect to achieve financial freedom in the crypto world by "steadily earning ten points and then compounding to double." If you follow this path, the success rate is close to zero.



The crypto world and bank wealth management are not the same. Those who truly turn their fortunes around never rely on daily petty profits but instead grasp major market trends, seize key points of intense volatility, and quickly enter and exit. This is the art of riding the cycle—the crypto market is essentially a global capital arena. All participants are eyeing the same cake, and you must learn to leverage the trend.

People who lose money usually fall into these four traps: First, rushing into the market without thorough research; Second, losing control and going all-in, ending up with nothing; Third, stubbornly holding positions without setting stop-losses until liquidation, then regretting it; Fourth, having a limited perspective, being led by small fluctuations of a few points, chasing highs and selling lows.

What do true experts do? They focus on the big cycle—daily, weekly, and even monthly charts—to filter out market noise. The 5-minute K-line fluctuations you worry about are just distractions they know to avoid.

Here's a straightforward comparison: When Bitcoin rose from $3,000 to $10,000, daily fluctuations expanded from tens of dollars to $200; then, at $30,000, daily swings could reach over $1,000. If your account can only handle a $300 fluctuation but you try to profit in a $2,500 gain space, that's not investing—it's just giving your money to the exchange.

So, the root of the problem isn't a lack of effort but a wrong direction. Market cycles are the underlying logic for making money. The key points in actual trading are clear: First, control risk—don't be blinded by the fantasy of doubling; Second, focus on the big cycle—break free from obsession with short-term small fluctuations; Third, leverage the trend—ride the market wave instead of being knocked down by it.

Bull markets are rare; small fluctuations are daily routine. Waiting for the big trend is the real strategy. Top traders' profits don't come from guessing the ups and downs but from a deep understanding of market laws, clear trend judgment, and near-mechanical discipline in execution. That's why some make money easily while others lose money in a mess.
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ForkItAllDayvip
· 01-09 12:31
You're right, but in reality, very few people actually make it to the bull market. --- I have deep experience with all-in strategies; only after losing a lot did I realize how important stop-loss is. --- Everyone who watches 5-minute K-line charts every day should read this article. It’s truly a matter of gambling with oneself. --- Turning 3,000 into 1 million... I’ve actually been asked this question by someone around me, it made me laugh. --- The key is still mindset. Greed in the crypto world is like a chronic poison. --- I've heard the idea of waiting for a big cycle countless times, but no one can really wait that long. --- No matter how eloquently you speak, it can't change the gambling nature of the game; most people simply can't hold on. --- Chasing the rise and selling the dip is absolutely wrong; that’s exactly how I lost my money.
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DegenApeSurfervip
· 01-09 12:20
That's right, I've fallen into this trap before too. Turning 3,000 into 1 million is really wishful thinking. Going all-in once is enough; it's a bloody lesson. You can only survive by looking at the big cycle; the 5-minute chart is just noise. The key is to hold out until the bull market comes; small fluctuations happen every day. The bad habit of chasing highs and selling lows can't be changed; just wait for a margin call.
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UnluckyLemurvip
· 01-08 01:01
That's very true. The guys around me who were attracted by 3x, 5x gains are now mostly being educated about liquidation. Going all-in is really a harvesting tool in the crypto world; I haven't seen many who survive until the bull market. Wait, how do you specifically judge the big cycle layout? It feels pretty vague just looking at the monthly chart. With this little money, wanting to turn it into 100x is better to just buy a lottery ticket and sleep peacefully haha. Ultimately, it's just poor stop-loss management. One liquidation and it's all gone. That's the most costly lesson.
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MoonMathMagicvip
· 01-06 13:50
From 3000 to 1 million, it's easy to say but impossible to do—that's the cruelty of the crypto world. The all-in approach has been out for a long time; those who really make money are looking at the long cycle, unlike us who stare at the 5-minute chart every day and get scared. Holding on and not setting stop-losses—I've stepped into this trap before, learned the hard way. Getting liquidated is even more painful than losing money. People who chase the rise and sell the dip are just market blood bags, getting cut one wave after another without understanding why. Isn't there anyone who can make steady profits through short-term trading? Or do we really have to wait for a bull market to find a way out? The sense of cycle is easy to talk about, but actually executing it is another matter. I'm still a rookie. The difference between experts and us is one stays calm, the other is greedy—it's simply amazing.
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OnChain_Detectivevip
· 01-06 13:40
hold up... pattern analysis suggests most ppl reading this gonna yolo their stack anyway lol. flagged this exact narrative before—sounds bullish on discipline but statistically speaking? retail still gets liquidated. not financial advice but... let me pull the data real quick, the risk indicators here are textbook "survivorship bias" vibes fr
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DeFiDoctorvip
· 01-06 13:37
Read this one, it's quite straightforward... but the clinical presentation is indeed like that. I've seen too many beginners, even when the account risk warning flashes red, still chasing 5-minute K-lines. This is a typical strategy complication. The problem isn't in effort; the root cause is not understanding your own risk capacity and market cycle rhythm, which is like using the wrong medication.
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GateUser-0717ab66vip
· 01-06 13:33
Exactly right. I'm the kind of person who gets hijacked by small fluctuations, constantly staring at the 5-minute chart, and as a result, I end up losing money all year long.
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