Trading Crypto for 3 Years Taught Me These Hard Lessons — Here’s What I Learned. | by Paul G | The Capital | Mar, 2025
After three years in the trenches, these trading truths changed my approach to crypto forever.
Three years ago, I dipped my toes into the wild world of crypto trading, thinking I’d be sipping Lambo juice by now.
Spoiler alert: it didn’t quite work out that way. But along the way, I’ve picked up some brutal lessons that have reshaped how I trade — and survive — in this volatile market.
This isn’t a listicle or a quick-fix guide. It’s a raw, personal reflection on what I’ve learned from countless mistakes, sleepless nights, and hard-earned wins.
By the time you finish reading, you’ll understand why discipline, patience, and humility are the real keys to staying alive in crypto.
Disclaimer: I'm not a financial advisor. This means I am not specialized
in giving financial-related advice. I'm just a guy on the internet who
writes what he thinks about crypto. So, DYOR and don't blame me if what I
say doesn't come to be 100% correct.