The crypto world is like this: the small retail investors you look down on often end up becoming dark horses.

Those who quietly position themselves at the bottom of a bear market rarely make a sound. They neither boast nor criticize; they simply hold their positions, waiting for the cycle to turn. The loudest voices in the public opinion arena are often those chasing highs and those constantly cutting losses—they're anxious because they don't have much capital.

True reversal stories are never planned. No one starts out thinking, "I want to become a dark horse," but rather they stick to doing the right things: buying when others panic, and exiting when others are greedy. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and various altcoins—if you get the cycle timing right, even small accounts can multiply dozens of times.

What's the key? Mindset. Small retail investors have fewer burdens; the money they put in is truly money they can afford to lose. On the other hand, big players are often more constrained. So, in the end, the ones who survive are often the most inconspicuous.

The market loves to play tricks. The less confidence you have in yourself, the greater your potential gains might be.