I’ve spent 5 years “Eating Onion” in Crypto to realize: Making money doesn’t require being smart

Honestly, let me say something easy to hear: in crypto, most people lose not because of lack of knowledge, but because they can’t control themselves.
Seeing green prices, they jump in; seeing red, they cut losses. Looking at their accounts, only half of their capital remains, and they sit complaining about the market being “too harsh.”
But after surviving five years amidst a jungle of FOMO traps, news traps, KOL traps, I realize a truth:
👉 The long-term money-makers are those who know how to use “what seems like foolish methods” – slow, steady, disciplined, and not challenging themselves.
Today, I share again the practical methods that have helped many turn from “chaotic trading” into people with clear plans, entering/exiting at the right moments, and especially… losing much less.

3 Absolute Rules You Must Not Break If You Don’t Want to Lose Money

1. Never chase green prices — Every pump has someone selling
   When the market rises strongly, crowd psychology explodes, and every group is shouting “buy in,” “buy aggressively.” But most rapid increases are people selling to others before the price drops.
   My simple rule:
   The more others are excited → the more I stay calm.
   The more others are fleeing → the more I observe calmly.
   To succeed in this market, you must train yourself to “go against emotions,” not against the trend.

2. Don’t Try to Predict the Top or Bottom — The market turns faster than a lover’s mood
   Many people prefer to go all-in on one side or stubbornly believe “it’s about to rise,” or think “it’s about to crash.”
   But crypto is constantly volatile, not following logic or anyone’s expectations. The more stubborn you are → the more the market will teach you a costly lesson.
   👉 Remember this: follow the trend, not your ego.

3. Never Leave Your Account Empty of Funds
   “Why not keep extra cash to seize opportunities?” – wrong. Crypto doesn’t lack opportunities; it lacks your money to seize those opportunities.
   I always keep 30% of my capital as reserve because:
   When prices drop sharply, I have money to buy.
   When unexpected opportunities arise, I have money to enter.
   To avoid being wiped out by just one volatile move.
   Without a reserve, you’re just an “observer,” not a player.

6 Principles “That Seem Foolish But Are Extremely Effective”
These are principles I’ve distilled from hundreds of successful and failed trades.
Simple, easy to remember, and highly practical.

1. Price Moving Sideways at the Top Don’t Rush to Buy — Price Moving Sideways at the Bottom Don’t Rush to Catch
   Top sideways → usually a trap to lure in buyers before falling.
   Bottom sideways → often still absorbing selling pressure.
   Wait for a clear trend before acting. Less talk but longer survival.

2. Sideways Market = The Best Time to… Do Nothing
   There’s a harsh truth:
   👉 90% of traders lose money when the market… has nothing to do.
   Not trading is also a form of trading. Keep money, keep calm, keep energy.
   In sideways markets, standing aside is the smartest choice.

3. Red Days Observe – Green Days Take Profits
   A very useful tip:
   Light red days: gradually add to your position.
   Strong green days: take profits and walk away, don’t feed greed.
   In crypto, greed = loss, and taking profits = victory.

4. Slow Drop = Weakness – Sharp Drop = Easy Rebound
   Many people look at charts but don’t understand the nature of prices:
   Gradual decline → weak market, low buying pressure → small rebound.
   Sudden sharp drop → easy to bounce back because of short covering or reflex bottom-fishing.
   But remember: strong reactions after a drop are only for patient observers, not for those chasing emotions.

5. Buy According to the Pyramid Pattern: The More It Drops, The Less You Buy
   Never say “the more it drops, the more I buy,” that’s a path to hell.
   My method:
   First buy 40%
   Second buy 30%
   Third buy 20%
   Fourth buy 10%
   The more it drops, the smaller the portions — avoid trapping yourself.

6. After a Strong Rise or Fall: Wait for a Sideways Movement Before Acting
   Even without being good at TA, you can understand:
   Strong rise → needs time to sell off & accumulate → easy to fall.
   Strong fall → needs time to absorb liquidity → easy to rebound.
   The market’s “rest” period is when you wait to trade accurately. No rush, no hasty moves — that’s how successful traders operate.

Conclusion: To survive in crypto, don’t try to be smart — be disciplined
In this market:
You don’t need to predict tops and bottoms.
You don’t need advanced analysis.
You don’t need to trade constantly.
All you need is: discipline, patience, avoiding FOMO, protecting your capital.
Doing these four things, you’ve already won more than 80% of the market.