Having spent years navigating Web3, I’ve summarized three key rules for making money in this space with real capital. Honestly, mastering these can multiply your chances of turning things around by 2026.

**First: Know How to Pick Projects**

Choosing the wrong coin is a waste of money, no matter how much you invest. My logic for selecting projects is simple—look at five dimensions. Is the community active? Is the trading volume genuine? Is the hype sustainable? Is the market cap reasonable? And finally, does it align with current market narratives? It sounds complicated, but it’s basically about filtering out junk coins. If you pick right, not losing money is a win; if you pick wrong, no matter what you do later, you won’t recover.

**Second: Be Willing to Allocate Capital**

This is the trap most ordinary people fall into. Investing 100 bucks in crypto, no matter how lucky, won’t turn into millions. But if you truly identify a promising direction and invest tens of thousands, reaching over a million isn’t a dream. I’ve seen too many people who pick the right coin but are reluctant to add to their position, only to watch others profit. Position size directly correlates with returns—allocating 0.5%-1% of your total funds is a safer approach, adjusted to your risk tolerance. Those willing to go heavy on a position are the ones who can talk about making big money.

**Third: Hold Your Chips**

Buying the right coin doesn’t mean you’ve won. I’ve seen many people sell after a 20% gain, only to miss out on 10x gains later. Diamond hands aren’t about blindly holding; they’re about rationally sticking to your plan after doing your homework. Set clear rules for taking profits and reducing your position. Participating in project community building can help you hold steady. Most importantly: remember why you entered the position, sell when it’s time, and don’t let emotions control you. Counterintuitive decisions are often the winning ones.

By 2026, I hope brothers who haven’t yet hit a million will find their rhythm, and those who already have will continue to level up. Let’s push higher together, Web3 friends!