#数字资产市场动态 36-year-old entrepreneur from Fujian uses a real case to illustrate what it means to "change your fate by standing at the right place."

When he entered this circle in 2017, he was still spiraling downward in a job in Guangzhou with a monthly salary of 18,000-25,000 yuan — with a down payment on a house still far away, and life stuck in a repetitive routine. By chance, he decided to shift his focus to the cryptocurrency market.

The following story is a bit crazy. In 2020, he heavily invested in Ethereum and Bitcoin, and when the May 19th crash happened, he didn’t cut his losses but instead bought the dip against the trend. A year later, at the top of the 2021 bull market, he exited precisely and early. His account ultimately accumulated a total income of 29.8 million yuan.

The way he allocated his money after receiving it is also very deliberate: 8 million used to buy in Shenzhen, 16 million deposited in the bank for interest and peace of mind, and the remaining 5.8 million continued to participate in the market. Seemingly aggressive, but actually a rational decision after experiencing several complete cycles.

So what is his summarized investment logic? It boils down to four ironclad rules:

**First, the principal must be accumulated by oneself.** No borrowing, no high leverage — always the insurance against bankruptcy. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile; even the best strategies can be wiped out by a liquidation notice.

**Second, only follow those trends with high certainty.** Less trading means fewer mistakes. Frequent trading is often the start of losses; being able to catch one or two good opportunities in a cycle is already excellent.

**Third, have restraint against greed.** Take profits when the time is right, and don’t fight battles unnecessarily. Many people die because they keep thinking, "Just wait a little longer, and it will double."

**Fourth, make money from cycles, not from small intraday gains.** True wealth comes from grasping big trends; short-term trading consumes your mindset and principal.

Looking at those who have achieved financial freedom within a cycle, their common trait is: they know how to wait, dare to heavily invest at key moments, and most importantly, know when to take profits. This is not gambler’s psychology, but respect for market laws.