If You’re Thinking of Quitting, Read This First

Not gonna lie, I was inspired by a post which prompted me to write this for you.

Lately, I’ve been seeing a dangerous trend—people giving up on investing.

They’ve convinced themselves that holding quality assets doesn’t work anymore, that the only way to make money is by actively trading every single move, staring at charts all day, and catching tops and bottoms with sniper precision.

Let me be clear: You’ve been successfully brainwashed.

I don’t blame you. The past few months have been mentally and emotionally brutal. If you’ve been holding altcoins—especially microcaps—you’ve probably felt the pain of drawdowns that make you question everything. You’re not alone. Even seasoned investors have taken a hit.

So naturally, people start thinking: “Maybe investing doesn’t work anymore. Maybe the only way to make it is to trade actively.”

But let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

If you zoom out, you’ll notice a pattern. Every single bull cycle has its shakeouts. Every single one has a period where weak hands get washed out, where people give up, and where narratives flip bearish.

2015? Everyone thought crypto was dead.
2018? Same story.
2022? Once again, the same cycle repeated.

Then what happened? The market rebounded—hard.

This is just history rhyming once again.

Why Most People Fail: The Psychology of the Market

The market is a game of patience and discipline. And right now, it’s testing you.

Let me give you a simple analogy.

Imagine a farmer planting seeds. He waters them every day, nurtures them, and waits for them to grow. But after a few months, the crops haven’t sprouted yet. Frustrated, he digs up the soil, thinking something is wrong.

Now, imagine another farmer who does the same but trusts the process. He doesn’t dig up the soil; he stays patient, continues watering, and eventually, the crops bloom, yielding an abundant harvest.

The market works the same way.

If you panic, pull out, and abandon your strategy during the tough times, you’ll miss the harvest.

But if you stick to the plan, keep holding through the shakeouts, and stay patient, you’ll be the one reaping the rewards when the cycle turns.

This is how real wealth is built in markets.

The Hard Truth About Trading

Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not saying trading is bad. Trading can be insanely profitable… for the 1% who actually master it.

But here’s what most people don’t understand:

🚨 99% of people who try to trade full-time will get rekt and quit.

Why? Because they mistake beginner’s luck for skill.

They watch a few YouTube videos, learn some basic technical analysis, get a couple of lucky wins, and suddenly think they’ve cracked the code.

Then the market turns, and they get humbled—hard.

I’ve seen it happen over and over again. Some guy starts trading, hits a few lucky plays, flexes on X (Twitter) with profit screenshots, and starts thinking they’re the next Paul Tudor Jones.

Then reality sets in.

They hit a losing streak. They start revenge trading. They overleverage. And before they know it, they’ve wiped out their entire account.

The Key Difference: Analyst vs. Trader

Most people think being a good analyst makes you a good trader.

It doesn’t.

Anyone can draw trendlines, mark support and resistance, and call themselves an analyst. But trading is a whole different beast.

Being a trader means executing under pressure.
It means sticking to your strategy—even after 5 losses in a row.
It means controlling emotions and resisting the urge to make impulsive decisions.

Most people can’t do that. That’s why most traders fail.

The Best Strategy? Do Both.

The smartest investors don’t pick sides—they do both.

🔹 Step 1: Build a long-term portfolio. This is your foundation. You accumulate quality assets during the early/mid-cycle, ride the macro trend, and wait for euphoria.

🔹 Step 2: Use 5-10% of your capital for active trading. This lets you sharpen your skills, take advantage of short-term opportunities, and generate extra profits—without risking everything.

This strategy gives you the best of both worlds: long-term wealth building + short-term cash flow.

This is how the wealthiest people in crypto play the game.

They aren’t flipping their bias every two-hour candle. They aren’t gambling on every pump and dump.

They have a clear, structured plan—and they stick to it.

Now, the Choice Is Yours.

You have two options right now:

❌ You can keep second-guessing yourself, chasing every little move, and hoping to out-trade the market.

OR

✅ You can play the long game, execute a proven strategy, and put yourself in position for the real wealth-building phase of the cycle.

If you’re serious about making this cycle count, join my 9-5 traders community.

Inside, we cut through the noise, break down real strategies that work, and help you actually prepare for what’s coming next. No BS. No hype. Just real, actionable insights that will keep you ahead of the market.

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Time is running out. The next big move is coming. The question is: will you be ready?

See you inside.

Victor