Money Is Always There – The Difference Is Between Those Who Keep It and Those Who Return It to the Market

In crypto, money has never disappeared. It simply shifts from the hands of the undisciplined to the hands of the patient. Many people ask: “Is it realistic to make 1 million in crypto?” My answer is always: There is indeed a path, but most will take the wrong turn. Not because they lack strategy. But because they lose to their own psychology. Below are 3 real paths I have seen others – and myself – go through, along with the reasons why most never reach the destination. Path 1: Slow but Sure – Using Time to Change Space This is the path I recommend most ordinary people take. Its essence is not about getting rich quickly, but about letting cycles and discipline work for you. You don’t need a large capital. Just an idle amount of ( for example, equivalent to 50,000–150,000 in your usual unit), converted into stablecoins and kept on a reputable, large exchange. Then: Set a periodic purchase plan each monthSimple allocation:50% BTC40% ETH10% for promising blockchains like SOL or equivalent Most importantly: after buying, close the app. Live a normal life, work, study, don’t stare at the price. This path sounds extremely boring. And because it’s boring, it almost has no competitors. It goes against instinct: When the market is euphoric → you must sell according to planWhen the market is panicking → you still have to buy steadily Most people overestimate their ability to withstand volatility, and lose assets during sideways or deep decline phases. But historical data shows: 👉 Those who go through 2 full bull-bear cycles with this strategy have a very high success rate. Path 2: Technical Skills and Information – Becoming an “On-Chain Scientist” If you have a technical background or are willing to learn, this path is more challenging but faster. It’s fundamentally about arbitraging information and skills. Example 1: Airdrops “Scientifically” Not just clicking on random wallets manually. You need: Knowledge of Python or automation scriptsKnowledge of remote serversManaging multiple walletsUnderstanding how to interact with smart contracts Then, you participate in projects very early, with scale that ordinary users can’t keep up with. Example 2: Grants from Blockchains Many blockchains have funding programs for developers to build their ecosystems. Sometimes: Just need to implement a proven modelTransfer it to a new chain You can still receive significant funding. This path: Earns money through intelligence and effortHigh barriersBut more certain than gambling The only downside: 👉 Continuous learning and very careful project filtering. Path 3: Selective Betting – Hunting for “Coin X10” This is the path many dream of, but also the one where most get wiped out. Success here requires: Good awarenessReliable informationSourcesAnd a bit of luck The survival principles: Avoid obscure projects with untrustworthy teamsAvoid coins that only survive on narrativesDon’t jump into trash projects just because “it’s flying” Look for: Genuinely valuable technologyActive communitiesReal on-chain growth data Instead of just watching the price, observe: TVLNumber of active walletsTrading volume A project with both a compelling story and growing data is worth serious research. The biggest enemy here is FOMO: Seeing others profit while you’re suffering losses → chasing peaks → providing liquidity for early movers. The real enemy: Yourself Most failures in crypto fall into 3 traps:

1. Inability to Handle Slow Wealth Accumulation Seeing long-term investing as too slow → leveraging → quickly hitting zero.
2. Inability to Handle Volatility Crypto dropping 30–50% is normal. But many: Buy and see red → panic → sellThen watch the price rebound helplessly
3. Inability to Control Greed Want 100% profit when earning 50% Want 200% when earning 100% Not taking profits → riding the roller coaster → giving everything back to the market Honest words from someone in the game Making 1 million in crypto is not difficult in theory. The hard part is maintaining the psychology and discipline long enough for the strategy to work. For most investors: Main capital → follow Path 1, accumulate a solid foundation A small part may lose everything → try Path 2 or 3 as a growth option In crypto, the biggest cost isn’t money. It’s time and missed opportunities due to bad decisions. Choose the path that suits you, go slow but don’t give up – that’s far more valuable than chasing every hot trend. Wealth is the realization of awareness. And in crypto, that phrase is rewritten every day on each candlestick.