How I Learned to Stop Chasing and Start Winning in Crypto | by Gaze All Over | The Capital | Jan, 2025

Cryptocurrency

When I first entered crypto, I thought it was all about making the smartest moves — spotting the next big thing, timing the market perfectly, and outpacing everyone else. But after years of ups, downs, and hard-earned lessons, I’ve realized the truth: success in crypto is less about brilliance and more about discipline.

Most of the mistakes I made weren’t from a lack of knowledge but from being impulsive, emotional, and overconfident. Crypto is unpredictable, and learning how to navigate its highs and lows without self-sabotaging has been my greatest achievement. Here’s what I’ve learned to help you avoid the traps that so many of us fall into.

Leverage is one of those things that can amplify your wins — but it can destroy you just as quickly. The issue isn’t leverage itself, but how you use it. Early in my crypto journey, I saw leverage as an easy way to boost my gains. The results? A few wins, followed by devastating losses when the market turned against me.

Here’s how I approach it now:

• Only use leverage if you’re experienced and fully understand the risks.
• Keep it modest — borrow 10–20% of your portfolio…