The brutal truth that the crypto bull and bear cycles have taught me:

· 1 The window for a bull market is very short. If you seize it, you can eat well for many years; if you miss it, no matter how hard you try, you'll only get by.
· 2 People who can let go and move on tend to retreat at the high points, then disappear for a while. Those who cling to a project or keep seeking the same thing end up losing all their profits.
· 3 When industry dividends come, ordinary people can become a version of the "child of the era." When the dividends are gone, even if the king himself appears, the K-line remains unmoved.
· 4 Money that can be spent directly is an asset; on-paper numbers that can vanish or run away at any time are just risks.
· 5 Old money in crypto invests to improve themselves, while new money spends recklessly to make up for youthful regrets. The gap between them will only grow wider.
· 6 Don't get involved in a bear market; at this time, resources are scarce. If you do well, people will seek you out; if you do poorly, socializing actively will only bring shame.
· 7 Always maintain boundaries with industry peers. Don't date insiders, and never let anyone know how you make money or how much you've earned.
· 8 Be aware of risks; don't go all-in. Trying to make a big move usually results in the market making a big move against you. Either achieve financial freedom or go completely broke—there's rarely an in-between.
· 9 People who strictly follow rules rarely make big fortunes. To get rich, you need to take unconventional paths and push yourself to the limit while you're young.
· 10 When you make your first big fortune in crypto, don't mess around. Learn to preserve your wealth. The so-called "wealth only once" means not letting your assets decrease because wealthy people don’t keep messing around—they stay wealthy.
· 11 By 2026, focus on serving those who can help you make money and expand your wisdom. Other relationships can be cut off.
· 12 Opportunities in crypto are fleeting. Always be ready to seize them. Those who make big money share one trait: they dare to bet when others hesitate.
· 13 Learn to make money work for you. Your physical effort's ceiling is your working hours; your financial gains' ceiling is your cognitive boundaries.
· 14 Get out and attend more events. Crypto conferences in Hong Kong and Singapore are worth visiting. The deeper your understanding of this world, the higher your wealth ceiling.
· 15 True opportunities are hidden in information gaps. Master the information gap, and you hold the key to the treasure chest of wealth.