There are always people complaining that they can't make money in the crypto market. But what I want to say is, maybe you just haven't found the right approach yet.

Back in 2020, I was 380,000 in debt, lying in bed every night staring at the ceiling, not even daring to think about turning over. But in less than two months, my account balance turned into 1.06 million. And now? I can withdraw whenever I want, every day.

Some people might ask: Was it just dumb luck?

To be honest, luck is only part of it. More importantly, I was doing something most people can't stick to—controlling myself.

**Let's talk about position sizing first.**

I never go all in, at most I use 30% of my capital. Got it wrong? The loss is manageable. Got it right? There's still time to add more. When others are getting liquidated and freaking out, I still have ammo left for the next opportunity.

**Now, the magic of compounding.**

The most dangerous illusion in crypto is the idea of “going all in to change your fate.” I don’t believe in that. I only care if I can steadily make 5% on this trade right now. Ten trades at 5% each—guess what that adds up to? In 58 days, that’s how I slowly crawled out of the hole.

**Finally, mindset.**

The ones who survive in this market aren't the most skilled, but the most stable-minded. When the market panics, I dare to buy more; when everyone is chasing the top, I dare to step back. There are opportunities every day, but how many retail traders can really hold on? Hardly any.

Honestly, my approach seems pretty dull: I don’t chase hype, I don’t gamble, I don’t go all in. But it was this “steady as an old dog” strategy that got me through the toughest times.

If you’re currently in debt, feeling lost, or being tormented by the market, remember this: Money in this market has never belonged to those who are greedy for quick gains, but to those who can keep a steady pace and keep rolling it forward.

Recently, my strategy paid off again. For example, ZEC surged because a major group had $15 billion worth of Bitcoin seized. This wave of interest in privacy coins might just last through the entire bull market.