There is a classic story in the crypto world: ten years ago, investing 100,000 yuan, by the end of the year Bitcoin had increased a hundredfold, turning assets into millions. Then this person went from millions to hundreds of billions. Some gave him various nicknames, but few seriously thought about—what exactly did he do right?

Basically, there are four things.

**First: Go only where there are no people**

During the 2013 Bitcoin rally, most people were still doubting whether they could make money. In 2020, during the DeFi explosion, the market was also full of confusion. True opportunities look like this—quiet at the start, noisy at the end. Profits are indeed found in lively places, but in the end, it’s often that one hit that hits you in the hand.

**Second: Choose a path that can last ten years**

The crypto world has new trends every three days, but what truly remains unchanged for ten years is the trend. Do you choose between chasing the next viral meme coin or seeking structural opportunities? The former relies on speed and luck, while the latter depends on vision and cognition. Obviously, the latter’s profit cycle is longer.

**Third: Focus on projects that can truly make money**

This is the most critical point. If a coin’s only story is “pumping, locking, expecting a surge,” then be cautious. Everything sounds good in a bull market, but when a bear market comes, only projects that generate real cash flow can survive.

**Fourth: Never touch what you don’t understand**

Many losses are not due to lack of research, but because after researching, you still don’t understand, yet you go all-in anyway. Sticking to the principle of “don’t invest in what you don’t understand” already puts you ahead of most people.

It all sounds simple, but how many actually do it? Most people are easily driven by emotions—going all-in during FOMO, cutting at the bottom in panic. The logic of consistent profit is always the same—plant when no one is paying attention, hold when consensus is forming, stay calm when the crowd is overwhelming.

The market creates new stories every day, and everyone is afraid of missing out. But truly successful people often don’t chase every hot trend; they stick to the same framework. If you check your current holdings against these four points and find none fully meet them—then wait. Maybe now is the best time to get on board.