Someone asked if it’s still possible to make money in the crypto space. I’m living proof that it is.

This time last year, I was shouldering a debt hole of 120,000. Every day, I woke up to debt collection calls, and at night, my mind was filled with numbers. But after 58 days, my account balance turned into over 860,000. Now, withdrawing money every day is as routine as ordering takeout.

Many people think I just got lucky, or that I bet on the right direction. To be honest, the logic behind this is much more hardcore than it looks on the surface—the things I did are exactly what most people can’t stick to.

**Let’s talk about position sizing first**

Others like to go all-in, but I only ever put 30% of my capital into play. If my judgment is wrong, the loss is manageable; if I’m confident about a direction, I gradually increase my position to amplify returns. What’s the biggest advantage of operating like this? When others are getting liquidated in the middle of the night, I still have principal left to catch the next opportunity.

**Now, let’s talk about compounding**

The biggest trap in crypto is the fantasy of “getting rich with one trade.” I only focus on one thing: Can I steadily secure the next trade? Making 5% on a single trade doesn’t look impressive, but after ten trades, that’s a doubling effect. During these 58 days, it was this steady, incremental pace that turned my debt into positive cash flow.

**Lastly, the hurdle of mindset**

Those who survive in this market aren’t necessarily the most technically skilled, but they definitely have the strongest mindset. When others panic sell, I dare to buy a bit at the lows; when others are chasing the highs with excitement, I’ve already pocketed my profits. The market is always there, but there aren’t many retail investors who can withstand it.

Let me say something from the heart—my method looks incredibly dull: no chasing hot trends, no all-in bets, no hoping for a lucky break. Yet it’s precisely this “steady as an old-timer” approach that got me through the darkest 58 days and led to the ease I have now.

If you’re still feeling lost, still carrying debt, still losing sleep over the market, remember this: The money in crypto never belongs to those who are greedy for quick wins. It belongs to those who can stay steady and keep compounding.

Written for everyone still holding on. I hope everyone who reads this can turn things around in the next cycle.