Want to accumulate your first million in the crypto market? Essentially, there are two paths: long-term holding or contract trading. Both have their thresholds; today, let's break down how to do it specifically, hoping to help everyone avoid some common pitfalls.

What does the crypto market mean for ordinary people?

To be honest, this might be the last window for our generation to "overtake on the bend." Traditional industries are highly mature, with technological barriers and capital monopolies everywhere. Working a job can only sustain your livelihood; doubling your assets is almost impossible. But in the crypto space, rules are still evolving, resource allocation is not yet solidified, giving new entrants some room for imagination.

Of course, opportunities and risks often come together. There have been many dramas in the crypto market over the past two years—competition between exchanges, project teams running away, catastrophic contract liquidations. Many beginners can't resist seeing others get rich quickly, hoping to turn 100 dollars into 1 million, only to get chopped up in the process. The difference is that some people profit, while others lose everything. Success or failure depends not on luck, but on methodology.

Path 1: Holding Coins — The Most Stable Way to Accumulate

In my opinion, for ordinary people, holding coins is the most risk-controlled way to make money in the crypto market. The core logic is simple: buy with spare money, hold long-term, and avoid frequent trading.

For beginners entering the market, I recommend locking in Bitcoin. Those "hundredfold coins"