Turning 100,000 into a million may seem like a dream. But honestly, there are only two paths to choose from.

The first and most tempting path: a single move that multiplies tenfold, hitting the target in one step. The thrill is overwhelming. But ask yourself, how many times a year can you encounter such an opportunity? The reality is, most people won't get the chance.

The second, slower path: 100,000 → 200,000 → 400,000 → 800,000. Tripling your investment is enough. It may sound unimpressive, but this is the route taken by those who survive.

I've seen too many people eager to take the first path. In the end? They lose even their principal.

There's a formula worth pondering:

**Return = Principal × Volatility × Time**

The principal is fixed at 100,000, and there's no changing that. So, focus on the other two variables.

Many people desperately try to manipulate volatility: chasing altcoins, using high leverage, seeking the thrill of doubling in a day. As a result, volatility indeed amplifies, but time becomes the enemy—you won't live long enough to see profits before being wiped out.

If you only do spot trading, avoiding futures and leverage, your approach becomes clearer: both principal and volatility are limited by yourself, leaving only time as your friend.

The spot trading strategy is simple:

**First, choose the right target.** Don’t chase those coins that can multiply a hundred times in a month and then crash to zero. Look for coins with solid fundamentals, narratives, and the potential to survive the next cycle with a story. You don’t need to find a hundred; one or two well-chosen ones are enough.

**Second, survive long enough.** Tripling your investment isn’t a monthly goal; it might take a year or two. Using time to gain space, your mindset will change completely.

Sounds slow? Yes. But for most people, this is actually the fastest and most feasible way.

No need to stare at the screen every day, no need to be terrified by liquidation notices. All you need to do is set up your position when others are frantic, then wait patiently. This path isn’t exciting, but it’s enough to get you to the end. That’s the core of spot trading mindset.