Making a profit in cryptocurrency depends on your financial situation. Here’s how to approach it:

### 1. **Pay off your debts first:**

- If you have debts, it makes sense to take profits as soon as possible to pay them off.

### 2. **Stay in investments if you are financially stable:**

- If you are in a good financial position, you can afford to stay in investments longer and take on more risk.

### 3. **Take profits gradually in a bull market:**

- As prices rise in a bull market, consider taking profits gradually. Pay attention to market sentiment and consider selling when everyone is overly optimistic. Another approach is to wait for the market to show signs of weakness and then sell a significant portion.

### 4. **Sell when you reach a financial goal:**

- If you have a specific financial goal, sell when you reach it. Once you reach your target, you can hold onto the remaining assets to potentially increase your profits.

### 5. **Listen to your gut:**

- Trust your gut. If you get too excited about your profits (like when you start sharing profits with friends), it could be a sign to sell and reduce risk.

### 6. **Personalize Your Strategy:**

- There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for making money. Tailor your approach to your personal situation and be willing to adapt to avoid regret in the future.

Many people who see their portfolios grow significantly often fail to make a profit and may end up making much less, so it is important to have a plan and stick to it.