Many people enter the crypto space with the idea of getting rich overnight, constantly chasing those "hundredfold legends." To be honest, it's not much different from playing the lottery. Instead of fantasizing, it's better to first learn the basics thoroughly.



First, understand one thing—this is like a magnifying glass. When making money, it amplifies greed; when losing money, it amplifies fear. Where do your profits come from? Most of it is the money others lose in panic selling. That's why you should never go ALL IN with your entire savings. Use funds you can fully afford to lose to test the waters, preserve your principal, and have the opportunity to trade repeatedly.

Next is choosing the right track. The so-called "god coins" that are hyped in groups every day—nine out of ten are set-up traps. During the beginner stage, honestly focus on top-tier coins like BTC, ETH, and SOL. Their advantages are obvious—relatively controlled volatility, sufficient trading volume, and easy to exit when you want to.

Let's talk about why people lose money. Most problems stem from execution. FOMO chasing rallies, panic selling during dips, impulsively opening contracts—these are all emotional reactions. Truly successful traders master three strategies:

**Follow the trend to find opportunities.** Enter after a moderate pullback in an uptrend; don’t try to guess when the top is.

**Build positions gradually.** Invest in several batches; don’t expect to earn a year's worth of profit in one shot.

**Stay still.** When you think about making a crazy move, turn off the candlestick chart and go for a walk.

In the crypto world, it's never about who starts early, but who can stay clear-headed amid market fluctuations. Only by staying alive can you see the opportunities that come later.
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WhaleWatchervip
· 10h ago
That's right, that's the point. When I first entered the circle, I also had this problem, constantly spamming to find 100x coins, but it was all IQ tax. Later, I realized that living long is much more rewarding than getting rich overnight.
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CommunityJanitorvip
· 10h ago
That hits too close to home. The people around me who dreamed of getting rich overnight are now reflecting on life over a bowl of plain soup.
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LiquidityHuntervip
· 10h ago
Staring at the liquidity depth of BTC/ETH at 3 a.m., I realized that the real arbitrage opportunity is not in chasing the rally, but in the overlooked spreads of those trading pairs.
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FreeRidervip
· 10h ago
That really hits home. The buddies around me who dreamed of getting rich overnight—what are they like now? One word—gone. At first, I really wanted to go ALL IN, but then I realized this isn't making money; it's gambling. Now I just hold onto BTC and ETH, steadily buying in batches—it's really rewarding. Emotions are deadly in disguise. Seeing the market drop so quickly makes you want to buy the dip, but often you end up buying halfway up the mountain. Staying alive is more important than anything.
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just_here_for_vibesvip
· 10h ago
That hits too close to home. All the buddies around me who were thinking about getting rich overnight have now disappeared. Got cut again, still don't understand, everyone. BTC is such a stable thing, yet people refuse to play it and chase after hundredfold miracle coins. How can they not lose? This article really should be handed to beginners to avoid them paying tuition repeatedly. I think I’ve understood the concept of building positions gradually. No more all-in. Cut losses when bearish. I might be the opposite example of this. Turning off the candlestick chart and taking a walk is a brilliant move. I only blow up because I watch the market 24/7. Every time I say just stay alive, but when the bull market comes, I start fantasizing about getting rich. I am too realistic. Nothing works unless you've experienced losses yourself to understand.
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