I often encounter people asking this question: I only have three thousand bucks, can I find a way to multiply it a hundred times and turn it into a million?

Honestly, I used to think the same way when I was young. But after immersing myself in the market for a long time, I realized—the answer is quite harsh.

Relying on a steady daily gain of a few percent to reach the end? Almost impossible. After all, this is the crypto world, not a guaranteed principal investment product.

The real chance to turn things around has never been in daily small fluctuations. It’s in those one or two big market moves.

Why do most people end up losing money? The issues are actually quite concentrated:

**Entering too early**—jumping in before understanding the market, getting caught and stuck.

**Overly large positions**—going all-in without leaving any room for escape.

**Lack of stop-loss awareness**—clinging to wrong positions even when obvious mistakes are made, causing wounds to deepen.

**Being driven by minute charts**—staring at candlestick charts, getting washed in and out, hands trembling with anxiety.

But if you look closely at those who truly make money in the market, what are they watching? Cycles.

They focus on daily and weekly charts, patiently waiting for trends to develop. When it’s a key moment, they act; otherwise, they stay on the sidelines. Fluctuations during quiet times? To them, those aren’t opportunities at all.

Once the market starts moving, volatility can be huge. But if you can’t withstand that volatility, it’s pointless. Using a small capital to bet on large swings is essentially just giving your money away.

So don’t obsess about whether you’re not working hard enough. Most of the time, the problem is the wrong direction.

Here are three practical tips to remember:

**First, survive first, then aim to double your capital.** Money management is always the top priority. With good risk control, you’ll have the chance to participate in those real big moves.

**Second, follow the cycle, don’t fight the market.** Confirm the big trend before acting, rather than constantly trading on impulse.

**Third, wait for big market moves—there’s no need to act every day.** Good opportunities are actually scarce. Compared to chasing frequent trades, finding those one or two truly meaningful opportunities is much more worthwhile.

Bull markets and such opportunities might not come around every year or two. But the chance always favors those who persevere and are well-prepared. The key is to stay alive until that day comes.