In 2013, after just entering society, I accumulated a startup fund of 10,000 yuan through some online part-time jobs. At that time, the price of Bitcoin had already reached over 8,000 yuan, which seemed a bit too high for me. So, I turned my attention to the relatively unnoticed Ethereum and purchased 50 at the price of 200 yuan.

This decision paid off tremendously during the bull market in 2017. The price of Ether skyrocketed from $8 to $1400, and at the craziest times, I made a profit of 300,000 yuan in a single day. However, when the bear market hit in 2018, my assets shrank by 90%, and this experience nearly pushed me to the brink of collapse.

After these ups and downs, I have summarized some trading principles: only invest spare money, never borrow; mainstream coins account for 70%, and altcoins should not exceed 30%; decisively cut losses when the price falls below the 20-day moving average; when making a profit, first withdraw the principal and continue investing with the profit.

In the face of market volatility, my strategy is: when Bitcoin and Ethereum both rise by 30%, I will reduce my holdings in Ethereum and increase my holdings in Bitcoin. Because I believe that the strong stay strong, and this is the key to profitability.

For newcomers just entering the market, my advice is: don't stare at the market, set your stop-loss and relax; invest regularly during bear markets and sell in batches during bull markets; always keep 10% cash to respond to unexpected opportunities.

In ten years, my assets grew from 10,000 yuan to 10 million yuan. However, this process was not smooth sailing; it was honed through calm judgment forged in moments of despair. Ultimately, the greatest lesson I learned is that the quality of life is more important than quick wealth.

Cryptocurrency investment is not a shortcut to overnight riches, but a marathon requiring long-term commitment and rational decision-making. It has taught me how to stay calm in a volatile market, how to find balance between opportunity and risk, and how to pursue wealth while remaining true to my original intentions and safeguarding the essence of life.