Eight years of ups and downs in the crypto world, the deepest insight is—opportunities are always there, the question is whether you can live long enough.

Over the years, I’ve seen too many people—doubling their money in a year, only to disappear the next. I’ve gained some practical experience and summarized a few insights, which I share today.

**Focus on a Sector, Don’t Greedily Try to Be a "Universal Trader"**

What is the most common mistake in a bull market? Chasing every hot trend. When AI concepts heat up, go all in; when Meme coins rise again, go all in. The final outcome is often hitting walls everywhere, ending up with nothing.

My approach is completely opposite—during each wave of the market, I only focus on one sector. When AI coins explode, I dedicate all my energy to that track. Understand the launch sequence, the logic of catch-up, who the true leader is, then master this wave. Compared to chasing every trend, mastering one sector usually yields more stable returns.

When the market is crazy, it’s actually the toughest time to stay patient. Keep your own rhythm, don’t be led by various hot news, and your understanding of the market will deepen significantly. It’s like trading—professional traders always beat retail investors.

**The Secret to Picking Coins: New Coins > Old Coins**

Many people are attracted by the low prices of old coins. That’s a trap. Money in the market always flows toward new stories and new expectations. Most old coins are just there to harvest retail investors; low price doesn’t mean high value.

New coins have popularity, influx of funds, and market imagination space. Recognize the trend direction; the probability of making money on new coins is significantly higher.

This isn’t gambling; it’s a market psychology-based strategy. Once you truly understand what is "new" and what can generate "expectations," choosing coins is no longer guesswork.