What is the biggest paradox in the crypto world? The more you crave overnight riches, the easier it is to fall into traps. Over 8 years, I grew a small account from 1,000 USDT to a current scale of 50 million, relying not on luck or leverage all-in bets, but on consistent discipline and a reverence for risk.

This process can be divided into three distinct stages, each with completely different strategies.

**Stage One: Building a Foundation with Small Positions**

Starting with 1,000 USDT, the most important thing is not how much you earn, but developing good habits. Every trade is strictly controlled, never exceeding 5% of total funds. Stop-loss and take-profit must be set; this is not optional but essential. The temptation to chase highs and sell lows is strong, but resisting it allows for longer survival. I spent nearly two years in this stage, gradually growing the account from 1,000 USDT to 10,000 USDT. It sounds slow, but it laid a solid foundation for how far I could go later.

**Stage Two: Gaining Momentum in the Mid-Trend**

The moment the account surpasses 10,000 USDT, your mindset truly changes. But the biggest mistake at this stage is impatience. My approach is to add positions only during confirmed mid-trends, rather than going all-in chasing the hot spots. Position management remains the top priority, but shifting from capital preservation to efficiency. From 10,000 to 200,000 USDT, it took about three years.

**Stage Three: Cycle Profit-Taking and Compound Growth**

After the account exceeds 200,000 USDT, I adjusted my strategy again. I started implementing a weekly fixed withdrawal system—taking a portion of profits out each week while letting the rest roll over. The benefit of this approach is that it ensures steady gains without greed overtaking. From 200,000 to the current 50 million, the most critical factor was maintaining a stable mindset.

I have seen too many stories of accounts blowing up. In summary, the main reasons are: losing control of position sizes, lacking stop-loss awareness, and making operational mistakes despite correct market direction. The volatility of the crypto market is high, which also means that once your mindset collapses, your account is doomed.

I don’t know when the altcoin season will come. But what I do know is that, whenever it arrives, those traders who stick to risk management and discipline will ultimately be the ones laughing last.