Overcoming Ego and Overcomplication in Crypto Trading

This story revolves around how I overcame my 'mind and ego' to stop overcomplicating things. Previously, I fit the typical MidCurve thinking, but my flexibility and ability to set my ego aside allowed me to shift my perspective on the market. We often are too intelligent for Fartcoin and too clever to be truly wealthy. The classic IQ curve illustrates this: — On the left: "fartcoin lol" — and it yields 3-20X returns. — On the right: "fartcoin lol" — but with understanding of market tactics, manipulation, crowd psychology, and attention economy. — In the middle: "I’m the best crypto trader/investor alive, I need more utility." This MidCurve represents those too smart to make "stupid" moves, yet end up missing out on opportunities. In crypto, MidCurvers tend to avoid meme coins because they seem unserious, refuse to hold Bitcoin due to low X gains, and chase higher X on high-cap projects. The paradox is that simplicity often works. Sometimes, you need to be so simple that you don't overthink, or so smart that you understand the market is about probabilities and irrationality, not just logic. The main takeaway is to avoid extremes and stay flexible in the market. I fell into this trap in 2023 by not buying Bitcoin, not investing in meme coins, and chasing bigger X. My goal isn't to push you into meme coins but to encourage you to see the market differently. For instance, XRP showed us that X gains aren’t dependent on project capitalization but on project strength. Capitalization can be manipulated. Similarly, don't be surprised if Bitcoin heads to $200,000 without an altcoin season. Also, with HyperLiquid dominating 70% of the perpdex market, why buy other assets? Only buy alpha; beta should be a last resort, like select major meme coins compared to ETH and SOL. This post highlights the importance of not rigidly sticking to beliefs and remaining adaptable in trading and investing.