Many people enter the crypto world with the hope of making a big splash, but after a few years of actually doing it, they realize that the difficulty of consistently doubling your investment is actually higher than getting rich overnight.

One of my contacts managed to grow his account from 5,000 USD to 130,000 USD in three months. There’s no secret trick involved; ultimately, it boils down to two words: focus and compound interest.

Initially, he was the same—whenever the market fluctuated, he couldn’t sit still, chasing profits by buying the dip whenever someone else was making money, only to suffer repeated losses. It was only later that he realized that those who can achieve stable profits have their own rhythm and don’t follow the crowd.

My advice to him was simple. The core method is called position sizing and cycle trading. Suppose your account has 100,000 USD; don’t go all-in at once, but divide it into five or six parts. Only trade one part at a time in spot markets, emphasizing patience—no chasing highs, no heavy positions, no full leverage.

If the market drops 10%, add to your position to lower your average cost. If it rises 10%, sell a part and take profits. Don’t try to predict the ups and downs; just follow your set rhythm and operate mechanically.

It sounds slow, but that’s where the power of compound interest lies. Small gains turn into bigger gains, and the momentum increases over time. Those who are still waiting for a rebound after being trapped or wiped out are behind—you are already steadily accumulating. Even if the market crashes, proper position sizing keeps your mindset intact.

To put it plainly, this method isn’t particularly difficult; the challenge is whether you can stick to a strategy and not constantly want to change it. I used this approach back then to gradually grow my initial capital step by step.

There are many market opportunities, but what’s truly scarce are people who understand the rhythm. Once you get the rhythm of building positions, adding to them, and taking profits right, making money becomes a game of time.