At 36 years old, I achieved a paper profit of 6.27 million in the last bull market. Many people ask what the secret is; there’s really no special talent involved—just riding the right wave.

When I first entered the crypto space in early 2017, I just wanted to find a way to grow my savings. At that time, my monthly income was between 8,000 and 12,000 RMB, and saving up for a down payment to buy a house in Guangzhou seemed far off. After getting into the crypto world, I realized that relying solely on a fixed salary to double your wealth was nearly impossible, but following the right trend could make a difference.

The real turning point was in 2020. I invested all of my accumulated 150,000 RMB into the market, mainly holding ETH as my core position, with BTC as a supplement, and a small allocation to other coins. That year, I experienced multiple pullbacks, and each time I chose to add to my positions. I still remember the crash on 519—while many panicked and sold, I absorbed more at the lows.

My operating principle is simple—never use high leverage, avoid borrowing, and never chase high prices. I only trade trends I can understand.

By 2021, when BTC broke its all-time high, I judged that the market was nearing its end. I significantly reduced my main holdings around 53,600, and also sold a good portion of my ETH at around 3,980. The subsequent trend proved that this escape was one of the closest times to the top.

When the bull market ended, my account held 6.27 million RMB. Afterwards, I used 2 million RMB to buy a three-bedroom apartment back home, deposited another 3 million RMB in the bank for interest, and kept the remaining 1.27 million RMB in the market to continue deploying.

Reaching this point wouldn’t have been possible without a few key principles:

First, my principal was built through my own savings—I never borrowed money to trade with leverage. That’s the baseline. Second, I only act on high-confidence opportunities and avoid frequent trading. The third and most important point is—control greed, take profits when the time is right. This is more crucial than anything else. Lastly, I understand that I’m making money from long-term cycles, not from daily fluctuations.

Many in the crypto space dream of getting rich overnight, but those who truly succeed are often those who are patient, willing to hold heavy at key moments, and know when to take profits in time.