Slow and Steady, Less but Durable: The Path to Longevity and Long-term Growth in Crypto

There was a time when I suffered from insomnia due to the market. Opening my eyes, I would look at the prices; closing my eyes, I was still haunted by the red candle. But in recent years, I can sleep well whether the market goes up or down. Not because I am better than anyone else, but because I have learned to slow down, do less, and be more disciplined. From “Fast Wealth Dream” To Harsh Reality In the early days of entering crypto, I was like most people: always thinking about doubling my account quickly. Once, my account doubled just because I was greedy for another move and didn’t take profit; the next morning, I woke up to find it halved. That lesson was very costly, but it was also a turning point. After paying many “tuition fees,” I realized: the market does not reward the impatient, but rewards those who survive long enough. Three Principles of “No” That Keep Me in the Game

1. No trading unless I have practiced enough times I only enter a trade when the price pattern matches what I have practiced hundreds of times. If the market doesn’t give a suitable setup, I am ready to stay out. Missing an opportunity is better than entering a wrong trade.
2. No high leverage I set a limit for myself: beginners max 3x, experienced traders no more than 5x. High leverage can make you rich quickly, but it can also wipe out your account overnight. In crypto, survival is more important than the thrill of “going big.”
3. No chasing hot coins My watchlist almost only includes major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum. Small coins can increase very strongly, but they can also drop 90–99% without reason. I prefer clarity over the thrill of excitement. Viewing Charts Like Watching Movies: Must Keep the Rhythm I realize that the market during the day is very noisy with news. For me, late evening is when the price action is “more real,” and the market psychology is less chaotic. Short-term trading: focus on the 1-hour frameLong-term trading: prioritize the 4-hour frame, find clear support zones I don’t use too many indicators. The three tools I find sufficient are: MACD to gauge momentumRSI to avoid chasing buys and panic sellsBollinger Bands to identify moments of strong volatility When all three give signals together, the probability is usually much higher. Cutting Losses and Taking Profits: The Art of Survival I always prioritize cutting losses quickly and letting profits run. When I have gains, I move my stop-loss gradually to lock in profits. If I’m not at my computer, I set a hard stop-loss to avoid unexpected risks. For taking profits, I have a very practical rule: take out a part of the profit in cash. This helps me avoid the feeling of “wealth on the screen but poverty in real life.” Capital Management with Four Wallets Principle My asset allocation helps keep my mindset stable, even during strong market fluctuations: Cold Wallet ( about 60%): core assets, almost untouchedTrading Wallet (20–30%): used for medium-term tradesRisk Wallet (up to 10%): satisfy curiosity, controlled riskCash: only withdrawn for living expenses, not re-deposited Thanks to this, even if the market swings, I don’t get carried away by emotions. A New Mindset Is the Most Difficult Challenge The fear of missing out causes many people to lose money. I limit myself to a maximum of 3 trades per day; that’s enough to stop. Trading too much usually only benefits the exchange. At the end of each week, I review my trading history: which trades were right, which were wrong, and why. This habit gradually increases my win rate over time. Conclusion Crypto has no magic, only probabilities and discipline. Don’t invest money that affects your life. Don’t believe in promises of guaranteed profits. Slow is fast, doing less yields a steady profit of 40–50% annually, compounded over time, which is the achievement most investors dream of. Crypto is like a marathon. It’s not the fastest runner who wins, but the one who can run until the end. The most composed person is often the one who goes the farthest.