Let me be completely honest—most people who rush into crypto are chasing the dream of getting rich quick. But the ones who actually make money are never the ones gambling with their lives.

What do they rely on? Timing, judgment, and never hesitating to pull out when it’s time.

Yeah, my account has some numbers on it now, but don’t think I was born for this. I started with just a few thousand USDT, your typical retail trader—no resources, no insider info, no connections. Just stubbornness and not messing around.

People often ask me how I grew that little bit of money into what I have now. The answer is pretty simple: I don’t gamble recklessly.

When I only had 1,000 USDT, I split it into five parts. Each position was 200 USDT, and I always set stop losses. No chasing pumps, no fighting the trend, and definitely no holding on hoping for a miracle.

Back then, I’d remind myself every day: You’re here to “steal” money, not to risk your life.

If I couldn’t read the market, I’d stay on the sidelines and just watch. Only when things were clear would I make a move. When my account slowly grew to 10,000 USDT, that’s when I started increasing my positions—but not all at once. Only when the trend was clear would I add in batches.

That’s when I truly got it: you make money by following the trend, not by fighting the market.

When I hit 200,000 USDT, my first reaction wasn’t to celebrate—it was to withdraw. I lock in profits every week, turning those numbers on the screen into real, tangible cash.

It’s not about being afraid to lose, it’s about being afraid of getting cocky. The moment you get cocky, the market will teach you a hard lesson.

Last year, a friend who followed my trades grew his account from 800 USDT to 12,000. On the day he withdrew, he sent me over a dozen voice messages. He was shaking. He said it was the first time he realized this space isn’t just full of people getting liquidated.

I get that feeling.

What retail traders fear most isn’t losing money, it’s having no direction. If you’re just fumbling around alone, emotions will always drag you down, and you’ll keep stumbling in the dark until you start doubting your life choices.

But if you find the right group and stick to the right rhythm, you don’t have to fight so hard. Just do a few simple things right, and that’s enough.

The reason I got from a few thousand USDT to where I am now isn’t talent. It’s because I don’t act recklessly, I stay steady, and I know when to get in and when to get out.

The light is on now. Whether you move forward or turn back, that’s your choice.