Through the Long Night of the Crypto Market, I Realized the True Rules of Making Money

Dear friends, I am Nam. Today, I won’t talk about profit margins or paint rosy scenarios. I want to share very real things – lessons learned through money, time, and sleepless nights in the crypto market. Two years ago, a major market crash nearly wiped out my years of hard work. My account dropped from the peak straight down to half. Only those who have experienced it can understand the feeling: opening your eyes to see the price, closing your eyes and still thinking about the losing order, questioning whether you should leave this market forever. But it was also during that dark period that I realized many crucial survival rules. Today, I compile them into a detailed article. I don’t guarantee it will make you rich quickly, but it will definitely help you pay less tuition. Why Do Most Retail Investors Always Lose Money? If you observe carefully, you’ll see most investors are caught in the same loop: Price drops but they can’t bring themselves to sell, always hoping to "recover"Price rises a little then they sell in a panic, fearing profits will disappear I used to be a typical example. I bought a coin, and even when it dropped 20%, I clenched my teeth and held on, dropped 40%, I comforted myself “it will bounce back soon.” Until it was down 70%, my psychology collapsed and I cut losses. And ironically, just a few days later, the price started to rebound strongly. Later, I truly understood a principle that seems simple but is extremely important: Let profits run – Cut losses short If you can do this seriously, you have surpassed at least 80% of small retail investors in the market. The Secret Lies in the Relationship Between Price and Volume Trading volume is the “breath” of the market. By observing this breath, you will understand the psychology of the money flow. Price rising with low volume: selling pressure isn’t strong, the uptrend may continuePrice dropping sharply then sideways with low volume: usually a consolidation phase, the market is giving a second chance Conversely, huge volume spikes in a short time are often very dangerous signals. I have been caught many times in emotional reactions when seeing a strong price increase with massive volume, rushing to buy, and then… standing on the mountain top. A healthy uptrend doesn’t need to shout, but moves upward with steadily increasing volume. The Art of Position Management The biggest mistake beginners make is holding too many coins at once. Seeing one coin run, they want to buy; hearing good news about another, they want to jump in. The result is: Capital is too dispersedUnable to track each positionEmotionally unstable, making impulsive decisions Currently, I only hold a maximum of 2–3 coins at the same time. Focusing helps me better manage risk and control emotions more easily. In crypto, the biggest danger isn’t missing an opportunity, but losing control of your own hands. Rules in Short-Term Volatility Observe charts long enough, and you’ll notice some repeating patterns: Shock drops often have technical rebounds: after panic selling, the bottom-fishing money flow appearsStrong price pushes at the end of the session: very likely to become a trap the next dayLow volume price surges: usually more sustainableLarge volume but no price increase: beware, it could be distribution These details won’t help you catch the top or bottom perfectly, but they will help you avoid many wrong entry points. The Trend Is Always the Greatest Ally I no longer try to guess the top or bottom. The market doesn’t need your intelligence; it needs you to go in the right direction. Swing trading: follow the short-term moving averageMedium-term trading: stick to the mid-term moving average Once the price breaks a key trendline, don’t be stubborn. Cutting losses isn’t losing; it’s preserving your ability to fight another day. For coins with strong communities and good liquidity, a dip doesn’t necessarily mean the end. As long as the capital flow and attention remain, they often bounce back very quickly. These are the opportunities with high win rates and high profit margins. Psychology – The Deciding Factor in How Far You Can Go A hard-earned lesson of mine: after a big win, take a break. The market loves to “harvest” those who just inflated their egos. I once had a streak of consecutive wins, became overconfident, entered trades impulsively, and a single mistake wiped out half a month’s profit. When losing, don’t rush. The more impatient, the more wrong. Wait for the market to stabilize, calm your mind, then re-enter. Eventually, I realized: Crypto isn’t a race for speed; it’s a test of endurance. Be patient, disciplined. Be patient, wait for opportunities. Be patient, do nothing until the right moment. Conclusion Whether it’s a bull or bear market, there’s always a way to make money. The problem isn’t the market; it’s whether you can control yourself. After many years in the trenches, I firmly believe: The biggest enemy of traders isn’t the price, but greed and fear within ourselves. Follow @blogtienso for more practical insights, crypto knowledge, and key price zones. Learning and discipline – that’s your greatest asset in this market.