Making a fortune in the cryptocurrency market is not just about luck. Even if you happen to make a profit once, subsequent losses can easily wipe you out due to knowledge gaps.

To become a truly profitable investor, I believe you need to pass these four hurdles:

**First hurdle: Recognize the core factors influencing coin prices.** The price fluctuations of risk assets like BTC are driven by multiple factors—macro political and economic conditions, economic data, market sentiment, large capital operations, consensus expectations, underlying technological progress, and even a single statement from a key figure can sway the market.

**Second hurdle: Develop your own investment plan.** You can't buy whatever you think of; blindly following trends will only cost you IQ taxes. Strategies should be based on your risk tolerance and capital size, making them practical and feasible.

**Third hurdle: Operate with real trades.** Talking on paper is useless; only through actual trading can you test whether your judgment is reliable.

**Fourth hurdle: Cultivate the right mindset.** Don't get carried away after making profits, and don't fall apart after losses. Every trade is a learning opportunity, helping you accumulate experience for the next round.

Start with the first question. Who in the market has the power to "turn stone into gold" or instantly "freeze" the market? It's not your and my petty chatter, but those top figures recognized by the crypto community.

Take CZ as an example. The founder of a major exchange, he is considered one of the most influential figures in the industry. From a programmer to a business leader, and through legal storms, his experience itself is legendary. Even after stepping down as CEO, his influence has grown. Today, he is more active as a super community leader and investor, and his control over the BNB ecosystem remains as steady as a stabilizing force. Although he no longer manages the exchange daily, every move he makes still impacts the market.