First off, we need to know who we are; we're just regular people.
Regular folks lack the info edge, resource advantage, and capital strength.
We only have the edge of time, the ability to endure, the capacity to accept worse conditions, and the flexibility to adapt.
The reality is that good resources and valuable info just aren't for us.
A lot of folks say that Circle is too pricey right now, AI is too expensive, and the big three in memory are a rip-off. Bitcoin's too high; it feels like there's no chance left.
What they're thinking is, I want to scoop up at the lows and hold until now to make it worth it.
I have a buddy whose boss knew about DeepSeek's launch before it even happened and bought chips beforehand.
They spent 50 million a year hiring industry researchers, and the expert pool is their information advantage.
Their information advantage comes from capital and expertise, it's not just out of thin air.
They also paid a hefty price and took risks, so they're bold enough to throw down big capital and can earn billions next time.
We have nothing and are not willing to take risks; if we won't even use our time advantage, how can we expect to make money?
Yesterday, a buddy of mine, he's quite the character. I treated him to 800 yuan worth of seafood, and he treated me to an egg and fish head tofu soup.
Added v and he sent me funding info, then asked why I deleted him. I said, 'You spam me every day, it's too annoying.'
He even asked me what coins to buy and said the situation is bad, the economy is rough, and it's hard to buy—easy to lose money, right?
I told him that everything is fine, so why should it be your turn to buy? Why should it be your turn to profit? If everything is fine and you jump in, you're just the liquidity provider, there's no good fortune coming your way. When the market is down, you're absent, but when it's good, you show up—market will take your cash.
It reminds me of that line from 'The Blood Oath': if the capable can win and achieve, why should it be our turn?
As an ordinary person, like wild grass, if you can ensure survival, the money you make should go into buying crypto.
The worse the market gets, the more you should dive in; when there are no opportunities, find that sliver of possibility that belongs to you.
With more money and a capital advantage, the disadvantages diminish, so you definitely need to be cautious and steady.
With more advantages, there's definitely a cost. The time edge, the ability to endure, the tolerance for worse conditions, and the flexibility will all vanish.
All that's left is the mindset advantage and the capital advantage. At this point, you definitely need to look for solid opportunities.
The crypto space is the land of uncertainty. If you don't have cash, why play in crypto? Should you play stocks instead?
When you make money, you can't spend it, can't lend it to others, can't use it to honor your parents, and can't blow it on women. No emotional spending allowed.
The only thing that might allow us ordinary folks to turn things around is buying crypto.