When I entered the market in 2017, I watched the行情 every second. Chasing hot topics, trading contracts, analyzing with big V influencers... At that time, I thought I had discovered the secret to getting rich quickly. Less than a year later, reality hit me hard.

After several liquidation incidents, I finally understood: people who rush for quick success in the crypto market usually only last a year or two; those who are still here have learned one word—stability.

Over the past eight years, the people around me have changed several times, the trends of cryptocurrencies have shifted countless times, but I can still share my experience. It’s not because I’ve mastered some profound secret, but simply because I’ve fully understood the importance of "stability."

**Living on idle funds allows a calm mindset**

I’ve seen too many people trading with living expenses, borrowed money, or even mortgage loans. When the market drops, they collapse completely. In such situations, there’s no way to win—the loss is inevitable.

My rule is very strict: only invest with money that, if lost, wouldn’t affect my ability to eat and sleep. It sounds simple, but that’s why I can still sleep peacefully during major downturns.

During the Luna collapse in 2022, I also lost money, but because my position was light, it didn’t cause serious harm. This is the protective moat of investing with idle funds—one black swan event won’t knock you out immediately.

**Choosing the right assets is crucial; focus on those with a solid foundation**

Altcoins, aircoins, concept coins... I’ve tried them all, and I’ve been cut many times. Later, I realized that only those with real practical applications that can support the market at the bottom and withstand tests are truly reliable—mainstream coins with actual use cases.

Quick gains are tempting, but persistence is difficult. That’s the true meaning of stability.