From the Square to the Crypto Market: A Journey to Turn Around Fate Through Mindset, Not Luck

Sweat under the scorching sun or concentration in front of a computer screen – both are essentially acts of rebellion against fate. The path to success is not reserved for those waiting for luck, but for those brave enough to change their mindset and discipline themselves.

1. Dark Days: When There Is No Turning Back Coming from a rural background, with no strong foundation or notable qualifications. Graduated and worked on construction sites, on assembly lines, earning a meager monthly salary, deductions for sick leave. Every night I asked myself: “Is this all my life will be about?” Then fate brought me to the crypto market. But instead of rushing in like a moth to a flame, I chose to observe from the outside. Six months just studying charts, taking notes, backtesting historical data. Because I understand: the poor don’t have capital to test and fail.
2. First Life Mistake: A Lesson More Valuable Than Any Teacher The first deposit, following someone else’s “tip,” going all-in, riding the highs and cutting at the lows. Three days and it was all gone. Frustrated, borrowed more money, re-entered – and… got burned again. Those mistakes taught me three core lessons: Price is emotion: Fluctuations are not random; they are traces of fear and greed. Rhythm matters more than prediction: No one buys at the exact bottom, but managing the rhythm well ensures longevity. Risk management is life: A single trade should not exceed 5% of capital. No holding through losses. No breaking discipline.
3. Transitioning from “Gambling” to “Trading”: Three Mindset Shifts Step 1: Turn yourself into a disciplined machine Have entry points – set stop-loss – take profit. When the threshold is reached, act, no negotiations with emotions. Step 2: Replace “feelings” with a trading journal Record each trade: why you entered, your psychology at entry, results compared to plan. After three months, your market sensitivity will improve significantly. Step 3: Focus on 1–2 main assets Avoid diversification. Study Bitcoin and Ethereum deeply to understand their “personality.” Quality over quantity.
4. The True Nature of Making Money in Crypto: Turn Perception into Assets Opportunities are always present, but what kind of money are you chasing? Riding the wave, listening to rumors, going all-in → that’s gambling, and you’ll likely lose in the long run. Technical analysis, reading market psychology, risk management → that’s strategic money, more sustainable. I don’t advise anyone to invest all their capital in crypto. But if you’re dissatisfied with your current situation and willing to learn seriously, this is a playground that can change your life. Prerequisite: abandon the mindset of “more effort equals more money,” and shift to “understanding correctly is the key to success.”
5. Practical Advice for Beginners Small capital, big learning: Use an amount you can afford to lose to practice. The first six months aim to survive, not get rich. Avoid illusions of quick wealth: Every promise of “overnight success” is a trap. Real profits come from cycles and discipline. Use safe language, think properly: Say “probability,” “advantage,” “risk” – don’t say “sure win,” “100%.” Keep learning: Policies, technology, macroeconomics – there’s no easy money in a highly competitive market. Reversing your fate doesn’t depend on your starting point but on the moment you wake up. At the bottom, if you accumulate knowledge and discipline, you will have a breakthrough someday. Treat trading as a profession – where mindset, process, and risk management determine how far you can go.