Discipline and System – The Most Valuable Capital in the Crypto Market

In the crypto market, what determines how long you can survive is not luck, nor the ability to “predict the top and catch the bottom,” but discipline and a systematic trading approach. I have witnessed many people enter the market with dreams of quick wealth, only to leave silently after a few major crashes. Conversely, those who truly make money long-term share a common trait: they follow their process like a machine, without letting emotions dictate their decisions. From A Reckless Decision to the Power of a System Last year, during Tet, a cousin of mine quit his stable monthly job, bringing along 50 million VND and straightforwardly said: “I don’t want to work as an employee for life, I want to try crypto.” My first instinct was to refuse. With the extreme volatility of this market, 50 million without a method is no different from throwing money into a fire. But his determined look reminded me of myself many years ago. I agreed on one condition: he must follow 100% of the system I built. A month later, he sent me a coffee invitation along with a screenshot of his account: 50 million turned into 140 million. Outsiders might think it’s luck, but I knew very well: it’s the result of discipline and a process, not just luck. Giving Up the Dream of Quick Riches – Starting with Coin Selection The first lesson I teach is not technical analysis, but abandoning the illusion of getting rich fast. Stories of “coin x100, x1000” circulating online are mostly psychological traps. Long-term survivors don’t chase hot tips but only choose coins with clear trends and solid fundamentals. Our coin selection principles are very simple: Only trade coins with a clear upward trend on higher timeframesPrioritize coins that have corrected to important support zones and show signs of capital flow returningNo trading of trash coins, coins that only survive on advertising The portfolio always includes Bitcoin and Ethereum, accounting for at least 50%. These two assets serve as “safe anchors”: Bitcoin has scarcity and acts as a store of valueEthereum is the platform for an entire ecosystem of decentralized applications Unfamiliar names and stories that sound attractive but lack real value are eliminated from the start. The Art of Waiting: Experts Don’t Trade Every Day The most common mistake among beginners is thinking that continuous trading is necessary to make money. I do the opposite. The rules are very clear: Spend no more than 20 minutes daily viewing charts90% of the time is spent waitingOnly act when the market signals correctly We determine the trend using a system of moving averages: Uptrend: short-term MA above long-term MAOnly buy in an uptrend, avoid buying against the trend Entry points are also clearly quantified: If the price corrects about 15%, start entering in partsNo coin should exceed 1/3 of the total capital This way, even if wrong, losses are not severe, and if right, profits are substantial. Cut Losses – The Survival Shield in Crypto No system wins 100%. The important thing is how to lose correctly. Once, my cousin traded a coin and the price broke a key support zone. He hesitated, hoping for a rebound. I just sent one word: “Cut.” Soon after, the price dropped more than 30%. That cut loss helped him preserve his capital and stay calm. Unbreakable rules: Always set a stop-loss immediately when entering a tradeFixed stop-loss levels, do not move or soften themLoss is loss, no arguments with the market Preserving capital is more important than trying to recover losses. When You Have a System, Trading Becomes Easier After a few months, my cousin completely changed: No longer panicking with price swingsNo longer led by newsNo more feeling like “trading every day” Every morning, just check the orders placed, and the rest of the time is for family and life. That’s when he realized something very important: The market always offers opportunities, but not every opportunity is for you. Three Survival Principles in Crypto If you want to survive long-term in this market, remember these three: Only use idle funds, never leverageLeverage not only amplifies profits but also magnifies psychological weaknesses. Most leveraged traders end up with burned accounts.All decisions must have specific criteria For example: how much to cut loss, when to enter, how to split capital. Clear rules prevent emotional decision-making.Large coins are the foundation, potential coins are secondary Most capital should be in safer assets, a small part for high returns—within controllable limits. Conclusion Crypto does not reward the smartest, but the most disciplined. It took me many years and a lot of money to understand this. But you can shorten the path if you learn and act correctly. The market is always there. The lights are always on. Only those who follow the rules and control their emotions are alert enough to go all the way.