**Opening**

Most newcomers start off on the wrong foot from day one.

You're pondering whether to choose value investing or short-term speculation—but that's actually the wrong question. What truly determines whether you can make it to next year isn’t your trading style, but yourself.

Personality, temperament, trading rhythm, emotional management, time commitment—these things are far more effective than any trading secret.

If you find yourself studying both approaches but still can't make money, chances are it's not a matter of effort, but that you started off in the wrong position.

**The problem starts here**

Almost everyone new to the trading market asks one question:

"Who is the most awesome trader in the world?"

Sounds fine, right?

But I have to be honest—that question itself is pushing you into a trap where you're more likely to lose money.

It's not that your brain isn't capable; it's that there's a hidden trap behind this question.

**Why this question sounds right but is actually dangerous**

People want to ask "who is the most successful," with the underlying implication being:

"Can I just learn to do what they do?"

But the harsh truth in crypto trading is— the more you try to imitate others, the faster you might die.

Here are some real comparisons:

• The wealth Buffett accumulated over a lifetime, you might not even hold a position for three years
• Soros daring to short a central bank, and you going all-in might blow up immediately
• Livermore making a fortune from trends, but most trend-following traders end up bankrupt from chasing trends

That’s where the difference lies.