How did I make my first profit in the crypto market? Don’t believe those get-rich-quick myths.

I’ve seen too many people enter the space hoping to catch a 100x coin, only to end up with a zero balance and quit. But those who’ve managed to survive and thrive in this industry never relied on insane luck or perfected technical analysis.

So, what did they rely on? Restraint.

How did I save up my initial funds? I didn’t chase mythical bottom coins, nor did I bet on the latest hype taking off—I just steadily pocketed $200 a day. After a month, I had $6,000; after two months, I broke $10,000. Sound slow? But look back and calculate how much your friends who chased pumps and dumps had left after two months.

I was reckless when I first started, too. Scanning news for moon-shot signals every day, staring at the charts to catch the perfect reversal—only to have my capital cut in half after three big crashes. That’s when I realized: in this game, it’s not about how accurate your predictions are, but whether you can wait for the right moment to make a move.

How do you wait? When the market panics and others are panic selling, I buy in batches. When FOMO is off the charts and others are chasing highs, I exit with a short. While others flip between a dozen coins, I focus on just three and study them deeply. Others might make over a dozen trades a day; I might only make a move every two days.

It’s not about superior skills—it’s about self-control.

Those who can really make it in the crypto market are the ones who can read through the emotions, manage their positions, endure the boredom, and then have the guts to take action at critical moments. Many people think this pace is too slow, but think about it—of all the money you lost this past year, how much was because you rushed?

This market never lacks opportunities, but it never rewards the anxious. You don’t need to be a genius to turn things around—just learn not to mess around and you’ve already won half the battle.

Take it slow, don’t panic. Your first pot of gold isn’t about luck—it’s earned trade by trade, by keeping your emotions in check. Do this, and it’s only a matter of time before you find your place in this industry.