The longer you stay in the crypto world, the more you realize a painful truth — dividends only knock once, and those who chase are often the ones who end up holding the bag. This is not some mystical theory; countless people's real money has proven it.

Remember the airdrop craze from 2020 to 2023? Projects like DYDX, ARB, if you had jumped in early and played around, you could have made a fortune. Some even made billions just from this wave. When later entrants rushed in, the entry barriers skyrocketed, gas fees kept burning, and in the end, it was all for nothing. The early birds ate well, while the latecomers were left hungry.

The waves of inscriptions, AI, and Memecoin follow the same script. When ORDI and SATS first launched in 2023, those who invested a few thousand dollars made millions, but by the end of the year, everyone chasing the trend was trapped. WLD was initially called a scam, but retail investors chased the high and ended up holding the bag for over two years. In 2024, on-chain meme coins are hitting thousandfold gains every day, but it quickly turns into a scene of new coins crashing and rug pulls everywhere.

I've seen too many of these stories. Veteran traders who have experienced market cycles are anchored by past prices, afraid to buy high or sell low, and end up acting too slowly; meanwhile, newcomers with no fear and no knowledge dare to go all-in, often catching the first wave of gains.

Ultimately, making money in the crypto space boils down to one phrase: "being one step ahead." Slow recognition and delayed action mean the dividends have already passed over the mountain, and it's no longer your turn. The market won't wait for anyone, and opportunities won't come twice.