In crypto, the most painful word is always “break even.”

The more you stare at it, the more likely it is to trap you. When you’re up 5%, you panic and rush to exit, afraid that unrealized gains will evaporate; when you’re down, you hold on with a stubborn death-grip, convinced that if you just wait a bit longer you’ll come back. In the end, the money never returns, and the principal keeps shrinking. Then when a big opportunity finally arrives, you’re out of the game.

Many people don’t lack the skill to make small profits—they lack the judgment and nerve to catch the big moves. Don’t waste all your time thinking about “break even.” First, open up your thinking. Once your rhythm is steady, you’ll be able to catch opportunities when they come.