Investing in cryptocurrencies, the easiest way to lose money is to chase highs and sell lows. I have seen too many beginners rush in during a coin's price surge, only to cut their losses and exit. In fact, value investing is entirely feasible in this market; the key is to find the right timing and targets.
Bitcoin is the most classic example. During the worst of the 2018 bear market, BTC dropped to $3,000, and many thought it was doomed. But if you look closely at its essence— the world's first decentralized asset, a fixed supply of 21 million coins, and the strongest network effect—you realize this is not death, just a shakeout. Those who positioned themselves then reaped enormous rewards by 2021, and everyone saw that clearly.
Ethereum follows a similar logic. In early 2020, ETH traded sideways between $100 and $200, and many found it uninteresting. Then the DeFi ecosystem suddenly exploded, with various applications emerging, coupled with expectations for Ethereum 2.0. Within a little over a year, it surged above $4,000. Investors who held firm at the lows saw returns beyond imagination.
Let's also look at some emerging projects. Solana attracted a large number of developers due to its fast transaction speeds and low fees, and early entrants at low prices enjoyed the benefits of ecosystem expansion. Chainlink, as a pioneer in the oracle sector, gradually released value as its application scenarios expanded. These are not luck; the fundamentals supported the prices.
When entering the crypto market, what you need is not frequent trading, but these core principles: First, set clear goals and avoid blindly going all-in. Second, choose carefully and don't buy everything. Third, keep accumulating and use time to gain space. Fourth, adjust appropriately based on your position progress to protect profits. Fifth, maintain basic risk management awareness.
To put it simply, the true logic of making money is: calmly position yourself when others panic, and gradually reduce holdings when others are crazy. Chasing highs always results in being trapped, while those who position at lows are the ultimate winners.
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WalletAnxietyPatient
· 01-06 19:50
Holding at low levels sounds simple, but how many can really withstand it...
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Back in 2018 when Bitcoin was around $3000, saying this really required mental preparation. I didn't have that courage.
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There's nothing wrong with that statement, but execution is too difficult, especially when you see others making money.
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The problem is how to judge the bottom. Who can really pinpoint the exact moment...
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This logic is discussed in every bull market, but everyone forgets it during bear markets.
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I agree with continuous accumulation, but the premise is to choose the right targets; otherwise, accumulation also results in losses.
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That last sentence really hits home. Those still chasing highs are all candidates for being trapped.
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Time for space sounds like a motivational speech, but some people have really benefited from this approach and gained dividends.
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Risk management awareness is the most easily overlooked, but the consequences are often the most fatal.
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The early Solana wave was indeed exciting, but now very few dare to go all-in on new projects.
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MetaLord420
· 01-05 03:56
That's right, patience is key. Those who chase every rise and sell every dip are really just giving money to the exchanges.
Holding coins at low levels without moving is better than anything else.
If you didn't get in during 2018, you're probably really regretting it now haha.
This logic applies to any cycle; the key is not to panic.
From 3k to now, those who see the essence truly made a lot of money.
That wave of Solana was indeed awesome; early investors directly took off.
It's easy to say, but hard to do. Not many can truly resist the urge to trade.
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StakeTillRetire
· 01-05 03:53
That's true, but the reality is that most people simply can't do that. A bunch of people I know in 2017 claimed to be value investors, but as soon as the coins started to rise, they FOMOed in and ended up losing a lot.
Actually, there are very few who truly make money; many are probably just survivors' bias.
Hmm, no, wait, it feels like I've heard this theory somewhere before...
Oh well, I'll just hold anyway and see how it goes.
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SerNgmi
· 01-05 03:49
Alright, I like to hear that. Low-position ambushes are the way to go; chasing highs really is like giving away money.
One sentence sums it all up, and that’s about mindset.
Wait, does this logic still work now? The market has changed.
Those who dared to bottom fish in 2018 indeed made a fortune, but does the same apply now in hindsight? Question mark.
I missed out on that DeFi wave, and now I regret it to death—missed an era.
Sticking to these two words is easy to say, but try losing 30 or 50 points and see who can still stay calm.
That wave of Solana was probably also luck; who could have known in advance that the ecosystem would explode.
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RektButAlive
· 01-05 03:46
That's right, but it goes against human nature. Most people die chasing highs; I have a few friends who went all-in at the top in 2021, and they're still stuck on the floor now.
Investing in cryptocurrencies, the easiest way to lose money is to chase highs and sell lows. I have seen too many beginners rush in during a coin's price surge, only to cut their losses and exit. In fact, value investing is entirely feasible in this market; the key is to find the right timing and targets.
Bitcoin is the most classic example. During the worst of the 2018 bear market, BTC dropped to $3,000, and many thought it was doomed. But if you look closely at its essence— the world's first decentralized asset, a fixed supply of 21 million coins, and the strongest network effect—you realize this is not death, just a shakeout. Those who positioned themselves then reaped enormous rewards by 2021, and everyone saw that clearly.
Ethereum follows a similar logic. In early 2020, ETH traded sideways between $100 and $200, and many found it uninteresting. Then the DeFi ecosystem suddenly exploded, with various applications emerging, coupled with expectations for Ethereum 2.0. Within a little over a year, it surged above $4,000. Investors who held firm at the lows saw returns beyond imagination.
Let's also look at some emerging projects. Solana attracted a large number of developers due to its fast transaction speeds and low fees, and early entrants at low prices enjoyed the benefits of ecosystem expansion. Chainlink, as a pioneer in the oracle sector, gradually released value as its application scenarios expanded. These are not luck; the fundamentals supported the prices.
When entering the crypto market, what you need is not frequent trading, but these core principles:
First, set clear goals and avoid blindly going all-in. Second, choose carefully and don't buy everything. Third, keep accumulating and use time to gain space. Fourth, adjust appropriately based on your position progress to protect profits. Fifth, maintain basic risk management awareness.
To put it simply, the true logic of making money is: calmly position yourself when others panic, and gradually reduce holdings when others are crazy. Chasing highs always results in being trapped, while those who position at lows are the ultimate winners.