Those who make money in the crypto space don't necessarily trade
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Those who make money in the crypto space don't necessarily trade
Find your natural race track.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsBy: Mr Waller
Translation: Luffy, Foresight News
"If one can recognize their innate intuition for certain patterns or skills, they gain an advantage in those activities that others cannot match." — From Waller's Laws of Cognition
If you're in crypto, you're likely chasing big goals: financial freedom, purpose, perhaps a lasting brand. But most people tacitly assume: the only way to achieve these is through trading.
What if that assumption is entirely wrong?
You Might Be Playing Someone Else’s Game
The world of cryptocurrency is loud and chaotic.
From Telegram channels to Twitter threads and Discord groups, you're expected to absorb everything, act fast, and somehow magically succeed. But juggling multiple inputs doesn't bring clarity—it creates confusion. Information overload is often disguised as insight.
In a field with little structure, pursuing multiple goals at once may actually prevent mastery of any single one. Most people think they must stare at order books all day, but what if your real edge lies elsewhere?
I Once Wanted to Be a Forward
When I first joined my school soccer team, I was determined to be a forward. I craved scoring goals—dreamed about it constantly. But after three training sessions, the coach moved me to defense. I was furious and confronted him. Calmly, he explained that I had good vision, quick reactions, and excellent timing when tackling. At first, I hated the position. But after three games, I adjusted—and gradually began to enjoy it. Over time, I became indispensable to the team. Our coordination improved, and we started winning more matches.
That’s when I realized: sometimes your value isn’t where you expect it. But once you see it and commit fully, everything changes.
The Edge You’re Overlooking
Everyone wants to be the trader who turns $100 into $10 million. But perhaps you should pause and ask yourself: "What am I naturally good at?"
Maybe you are:
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A communicator
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An artist
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A researcher
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A developer
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A UI/UX designer
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A marketer
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A cybersecurity analyst
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A strategist
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An entertainer
Or perhaps you possess innate soft skills such as:
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Leadership
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Organization
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Pattern recognition
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Social affinity
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Sharp intuition
These aren’t secondary abilities—they’re core competencies. In a decentralized, creative, and rapidly evolving ecosystem like crypto, they directly translate into influence.
Specifically:
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Artists can design PFPs, NFTs, banners;
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Marketers can build attention and shape narratives;
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Researchers can thread tweets, spot trends, and break down complex topics;
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Accountants can become wallet detectives and asset managers;
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Developers can build tools, get hired, or launch independent projects;
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UI/UX experts can design dApps, dashboards, and user flows;
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Entertainers can run live streams, grow reach, and drive culture.
In crypto, nearly every real-world skill has a place. The sooner you identify yours, the clearer your path becomes.
Even Traders Need Specialization
We can’t ignore trading. But even among traders, winners aren’t generalists—they’re specialists. The path to finding your trading edge usually looks like this:
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You try everything—from meme coins to perpetuals;
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You keep failing;
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You notice occasional moments of clarity or success;
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You double down on what feels natural.
Then a niche begins to emerge:
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Some trade daily trending meme coins;
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Some track capital inflows;
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Some monitor smart money wallets;
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Some focus only on tech-related tokens;
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Some build systems around hype cycles.
Each style requires experimentation, feedback, and pattern recognition. And your true edge often reveals itself only after your worst losing streak. You just need to pay attention.
Mastery and Layering After Recognizing Your Edge
Your edge typically exists across three layers:
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Trading layer
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Building layer
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Social layer
Trading Layer
You have sharp narrative intuition, spot patterns early, excel at technical analysis, on-chain sleuthing, identifying inflows, or planning exits. You understand entries, exits, and scaling out—acting quickly. At this level, belief + skill = edge.
Building Layer
You're a developer, designer, or manager. You understand on-chain mechanics, rapidly build websites, tools, videos, or dashboards. You're organized, know how to lead teams, and deliver results. At this level, structure + product = edge.
Social Layer
You're a communicator—clear, entertaining, able to attract audiences, simplify complexity, unite communities, understand attention economics, and master its dynamics. At this level, energy + messaging = edge.
The more layers you stack, the more irreplaceable you become.
Stack Skills, Don’t Jump Around—But Don’t Stay Stagnant
While many people have natural talents across these three layers, the most successful stand out because they learn new skills and add them to their existing toolkit.
I’m not saying jump from field to field. I’m saying complacency within your comfort zone limits your full potential.
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A communicator who learns trading can express insights to a broader audience (trading + social = influence);
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A builder who understands social dynamics and studies marketing can effectively promote products and capture market share—visibility is king (building + social = widely used products/tokens);
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A trader who grasps the complexity of building knows what the market needs and can create exactly that (trading + building = better products).
In the end, those who master all three layers become powerful and irreplaceable players in the crypto space (trading + building + social = top tier).
Those who excel across all three often reach the peak of crypto careers. They aren’t rare or hard to find—in fact, they’re the most visible ones.
They command large followings, run alpha groups, launch trading products, and operate across domains. They still share trading signals, articulate views clearly, and do it all.
This process takes time and effort—but the opportunities it unlocks are limitless.
Where to Start?
Start by doing.
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Work for free. Exposure matters more than perfection. Join teams, speak up. Design banners, make videos, build simple websites. If you're good at trading or research, share your thoughts and findings without expecting anything back. Skilled and generous people get noticed.
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Post consistently. Don’t fear mistakes. Your perspective is as valuable as anyone else’s. If fear of public embarrassment holds you back, remember: someone out there needs to hear what you have to say.
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Apply for Web3 jobs. If you have expertise, apply to join teams and protocols. You’ll be surprised how many doors open—even in small teams—once you’re inside.
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Deliver value everywhere. Share useful information, insights, knowledge—help others freely. Value always finds its way back.
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Don’t scam or play dirty. It might seem profitable at first, but it destroys trust fast. You’re not trying to go viral—you’re aiming to last. Act like someone who’ll still be here five years from now.
Summary
Find what you’re naturally good at, master it, then layer new skills on top. Not to show off, but to expand your edge. There’s more than one way to win this game. You already have the cheat code—use it wisely.
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