In the crypto world, the more lonely you become, the less of a bad thing it is. Many people enter the crypto space starting from the lively scene. Messages flood the group nonstop, KOL opinions fill the air, today's coin doubles, tomorrow's one takes off. You initially think this is a sense of participation, but later realize it’s more like a collective emotional hosting. Until one day, you start to speak less. Not because you lack emotions, but because you realize that emotions themselves are the most expensive cost in this market. Zhuangzi said: “Heaven and Earth and I are born together, and all things and I are one.” In the context of the crypto circle, it’s actually quite straightforward: when you no longer rely on external calls, consensus, and applause, you truly begin to converse with the market on the same level. Real growth often happens in the stages when no one is陪你熬 through it. In a bull market, you are not lonely; loneliness only appears at two moments: one is when the market is so cold that no one speaks; the other is when you start to diverge from mainstream opinions. You no longer chase every hot topic, but instead repeatedly study the same logic; no longer boast about daily gains, but seriously consider retracements and risks. In others’ eyes, you might be “overthinking,” “too conservative,” or “lacking passion.” But you know yourself—this is not withdrawal, but a widening of perspective. Just like the great Peng bird in Zhuangzi’s writings, it’s not that it doesn’t fit in, but that the height it aims to fly at isn’t on the pigeon’s route. The loneliness in the crypto world is essentially a period of cognitive independence. You will gradually discover a harsh reality: the market doesn’t pay for your diligence; it only pays for the moment when you judge independently. When you no longer rush to be understood, no longer rely on others to confirm your direction, you become steadier. You begin to: execute strategies even when no one cheers; stop blaming yourself for missing the opportunity; be able to endure silence in turbulence; control yourself during surges. At this moment, you seem very calm, but inside you carry weight. Zhuangzi speaks of虚而能受—being虚 (empty) yet able to accept. In the crypto world, this虚 is the space where you are willing to let go of noise, emotions, and obsessions. Loneliness isn’t disconnecting from the world, but standing in the world in a different way. When you truly go through this loneliness, you will notice some changes: you no longer obsess over every opportunity, but can see at a glance what’s not suitable for you; you begin to cherish a few people who share your cognition, rather than lively groups; you still feel the ups and downs, but they no longer sway your judgment. You will find that you haven’t distanced yourself from the market, but finally are no longer led by it. The more you grow, the more lonely you become—not because the world has become colder, but because you finally have the ability to independently carry a complete judgment system. Zhuangzi said: “The truly noble person is one who is孤有之人.” In the crypto world, those who can enjoy loneliness often go further. Because they understand: loneliness is not a blank space to be filled, but a slow river flowing into the self. When you can root yourself in silence, no matter how turbulent the cycle, you will stand firm.