# After a Long Time in the Crypto Market

After spending enough time in the crypto market, you'll realize many people come in with just a few thousand dollars, and their brain is fixated on one thing — going all-in to double their money.

Chasing hot topics today, trying to catch the bottom tomorrow, not even setting stop losses. Eventually the money's gone and they get humbled.

Bottom line: those who stick around never rely on luck. They rely on an executable system.

I used to mentor a newbie who didn't understand much about anything, but had one great quality — he listened.

He started with 1000U and made it to 42,000U in a month and a half, never blew his account. Not luck, it was discipline.

His approach was actually very simple:

First, separate the capital — 400U for trend trading, wait if there's no clear direction; 300U for short-term trades, exit after 3%-6% profit; reserve 300U as the bottom line, don't touch it lightly.

Many think it's too conservative, but in markets, the most important thing is staying alive first.

Second, timing of entry. Don't trade during consolidation and chop, like when the market keeps grinding sideways. Only take two opportunities: breakout entries, or bounces after pullback confirmation.

Once you're up 15%+, lock in part of the profits. Numbers in your account don't count until they're withdrawn.

Finally, mindset management. Set stop losses before opening positions, cut losses when wrong, don't gamble on the next trade; when you profit, don't get overconfident, maintain discipline.

Markets don't reward impulsivity. They only reward those who follow rules.

From 1000U to 42,000U — there's no magic formula. It comes down to three essentials: don't act recklessly, don't gamble, don't be greedy.