Last night during my review, I suddenly gained new insights and realized that most of the losses I’ve suffered in the crypto market over the years stem from mindset issues.

In the past, when checking my account, my emotions fluctuated with the K-line movements, and I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen, fearing I might miss any volatility. Now, it’s different because I’ve adopted a new mindset—I'm no longer viewing myself as a "gambler," but as the owner of a "24-hour global convenience store."

**How to run this "store"?**

First, clarify how much capital you have. I divide it into 100 parts, using each as a basic procurement unit. For example, if the total funds are 10,000U, one part is 100U. This method is especially effective—it directly eliminates the impulse to "go all-in." Because you know, if a single purchase wipes out your entire capital, you truly can’t keep the business running.

Next, establish "procurement rules":

**Only stock premium assets.** My store initially only lists top-tier cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, and BNB. Those coins with complicated names, high traffic, but uncertain fundamentals are set aside for now. Once I gain more experience and risk resistance, I’ll consider them.

**Buy low, sell high.** When a coin like Cola usually costs 3 dollars, but today’s discount drops it to 2.5 dollars, I buy a few more boxes to stockpile. If someone insists on buying at 5 dollars, I sell part of my inventory to lock in profits. This is the logic behind dollar-cost averaging and phased position reduction.

**Maintain sufficient liquidity.** Always keep 30% in cash, which can handle sudden promotional opportunities (who knows when a crash might happen) and cover daily expenses (living essentials).

**Current shelf layout:**

- BTC accounts for 40%: When the price drops about 10% again, replenish with one procurement unit
- ETH accounts for 30%: Hold temporarily, observe the trend
- BNB accounts for 20%: Increase earnings through mining, new coin subscriptions, etc.
- Cash reserves account for 10%: The store’s treasure, only used when necessary

**How big is the mindset shift?**

When I started calling "buying" as "restocking," "selling" as "clearing inventory," and "being stuck" as "temporarily unsellable stock," the anxiety disappeared. Instead, I developed a calm, quantifiable business mindset. The volatility of the crypto market remains intense, but my perspective on it has completely changed—this is no longer an abstract gamble, but a business that can be understood, controlled, and operated according to rules.