In the crypto world, have you also seen people around you multiply their holdings through contracts, or a certain obscure project skyrocket overnight? Watching others’ gains, it’s hard not to feel itchy inside. But when you really check your pockets, you realize the risk is just too high.

This is actually the biggest paradox in the crypto space—the constant tug-of-war between the dream of getting rich overnight and the fear of losing money. As a result, many people just want to hit it big in one step, turning 100,000 into 1,000,000 directly, going all-in on high-leverage contracts right away. When the market jitters a little, their accounts instantly shrink, which is no different from gambling with your life.

How do seasoned veterans who have been in the crypto space for a long time play it? It might seem a bit boring—holding mainstream coins as the core position, keeping enough cash flow on hand, and resolutely resisting the temptation of “getting rich overnight.” Because opportunities always favor those who can endure loneliness.

The key is to change your mindset. Instead of hoping for a 10x return in one shot, plan for three 3x returns: accumulate during the bear market, reduce positions during the bull market to realize the first 3x; seize sector rotations during the bull market, chase hot spots with small funds, and take profits after a 1x gain—that’s the second 3x; as your assets grow, participate in staking and mining activities with cash flow to amplify returns, completing the third 3x. After each step, remember to withdraw your principal and part of the profits.

Here’s a simple math problem: earning a steady 60% annually for 3 years, your returns will be close to 10x. It doesn’t sound as sexy, but that’s what the truly long-term players are doing.

Of course, there are many pitfalls along the way—leverage traps, those teams that flaunt wealth daily in social groups, policy changes, and more. Slow is fast—this sounds like a motivational quote, but in crypto, it’s an iron law. Protecting what you already have is much harder than recklessly chasing growth. The crypto space isn’t short of stars; what’s missing are longevity players. As long as you don’t get kidnapped by K-line charts, you can see the true direction clearly.