Discipline is more valuable than luck. This is the deepest insight I've gained from years of struggle in the crypto world.



Three months ago, there was an incident I still remember. A girl who just graduated approached me, holding 600 yuan in U—her entire savings after half a year of part-time work. She wanted to exchange all of it for digital currency and follow my operations. I asked why, and she hesitantly said she wanted to buy the latest gaming console for her boyfriend.

Seeing her eager eyes, I poured cold water on her: "The waters in the crypto world aren’t that shallow. Your small principal can’t withstand any turbulence. Instead of gambling here, better save money honestly." Her eyes reddened, but she insisted: "You’ve written in your articles that ordinary people can turn things around. Just teach me this time."

I frowned and refused: "I don’t help those who put their entire wealth at risk just to please others." She hurriedly explained how considerate her boyfriend was. I interrupted her: "I’m talking about you. Betting your hard-earned money on someone else—that’s just too stupid." When I turned to leave, she stubbornly grabbed my arm. Unable to resist her persistence, I finally sat down and explained the three-part fund method, repeatedly emphasizing—discipline is worth ten thousand times more than any skill.

Three months later, she sent me a screenshot showing her account had grown to over 20,000 U.

**How to leverage 600U to move the market**

The biggest enemy of small funds in the crypto market is mindset. When volatility is intense, panic sets in; panic leads to reckless operations; reckless operations lead to losses. The three-part method I taught her is designed to solve this problem—divide the money into three parts, each with its own rhythm and rules.

**Part One, 200U for short-term trading**

This portion is used for guerrilla tactics. No more than two trades per day, no exceptions. When the market moves, go in; when signals are unclear, rest; when the target is reached, exit—don’t be greedy. The crypto market has large fluctuations, but that’s precisely the opportunity—provided you are decisive enough. When you see a stop-loss point, really stop-loss; don’t hesitate. Some people see their account dropping and start fantasizing about a "rebound," but small losses turn into big losses—that’s discipline collapsing.

**Part Two, 200U following the trend**

This part stays idle, only watching the weekly chart. Wait for a volume-driven bullish candle to appear, then confirm the signal before entering. The benefit of this approach is avoiding short-term noise. The crypto market fluctuates daily, but true trends don’t lie—if you’re willing to wait patiently.

**Part Three, 200U as reserve**

This is purely for survival. If a black swan event occurs in the market, this money can be used to add positions. Or when the other two parts aren’t performing well, this fund gives you a chance to bounce back. Many people fail because they use all their ammunition at once, leaving no room for adjustment.

**Why does the three-part method work?**

The core of this approach is simple—manage risk, stay involved, and leave room for mistakes.

The 200U for short-term trading might lose some this month, but as long as discipline is maintained, the loss won’t be significant. The 200U following the trend helps you not miss major opportunities. The 200U as reserve keeps your mindset stable. When your mindset is stable, your hands won’t shake, and your operations won’t distort.

The girl’s success isn’t a secret; it’s because she finally took this set of rules seriously. She tried to break these limits in the first two months, but each time she was slapped in the face. After being humbled, she genuinely listened. By the third month, her 600 yuan had grown to 20,000 yuan. It’s not because she’s particularly smart, but because she was particularly obedient.

There are indeed opportunities in the crypto world, but they are never reserved for those who rely on luck. Those who want to get rich overnight often end up bankrupt overnight. Conversely, those willing to follow rules and proceed step by step tend to survive the longest in this market.
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MoneyBurnerSocietyvip
· 15h ago
That's right, but I belong to the type that no matter how strict the discipline is, a single market wave can wipe out everything.
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ProposalManiacvip
· 15h ago
There's nothing wrong with what you're saying, but in reality, very few people can actually implement this theory. The key is incentive compatibility—without mechanisms to enforce constraints, people will naturally break the rules.
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MetaverseMortgagevip
· 16h ago
Honestly, discipline is indeed the hard truth; there's no way around it.
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GateUser-75ee51e7vip
· 16h ago
Basically, it's about following the rules. I just didn't heed the advice, and that's why I lost everything.
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