When MBTI meets blockchain: Can your personality help you make big money?

When MooDeng reached a market value of $400 million in a week, and when GOAT reached a market value of $800 million in two weeks, more and more people in the community were slapping their thighs. Those who sold at a loss or missed the opportunity were regretting why their purchases were back to zero, and whether they caught up with such a good opportunity. Not only meme coins, but also the price of Bitcoin was close to a record high in the early morning of October 30, reaching $73,562 at one point, and only $160 away from a new record high.

After so many years of speculating in cryptocurrencies, everyone will definitely find that everyone has different trading styles, logics, and projects because of their different personalities and experiences, but everyone has made money more or less. This year is a watershed in the crypto industry. Bitcoin and altcoins are completely independent markets, and meme has become the absolute leading narrative. We really want to know what kind of benefits everyone's personality will bring in such a rare market situation in history.

It is the sixth anniversary of the cryptocurrency trading platform Bitget. As a trading platform that has experienced several rounds of bull and bear markets, it is more suitable for reference in terms of user portraits. So we hit it off and asked Bitget to help us contact 100 users to try to find the connection between personality and trading. In terms of personality, we chose the popular MBTI test, which has a total of 16 personalities, which is more subdivided than the zodiac. In the interview, we involved trading style, risk preference, this year's income, and even designed scenarios to see what decisions they would make in specific scenarios.

After in-depth investigation and interviews with these 100 Bitget users,it is not difficult to find that Type I introverts occupy 76% of the currency circle, and extroverts E only account for 24%. INTJ has the highest proportion, reaching 18%, INFP, ISTP and INFJ occupy the second, third and fourth place respectively, and there is one personality that was not collected in this sample.

It should be noted that this article is based on a small sample survey of 100 people, which may be biased and cannot fully represent the entire cryptocurrency community. Next, let's take a look at the trading experience of each MBTI, and will you be the "outlier"?

INTJ: Insight

INTJ likes to bury themselves in technical details and formulate long-term investment strategies. They have a special liking for disruptive technology projects such as Layer 2 and cross-chain protocols. After all, who doesn't want to be a trendsetter in the wave of technology? In fact, 86.67% of INTJs adopt a long-term holding strategy and focus on the long-term value of the project. After all, financial freedom requires patience and is not a game of getting rich overnight. They believe that only by deeply understanding the technical innovation and practical application of the project can the true wealth code be found in the cryptocurrency circle.

In terms of investment returns: This year, 46.67% of INTJs have returns between 0-10%, representing the conservative faction; 40% have negative returns, which may be due to too deep technical research and forgetting that the market still has fluctuations; 13.33% have returns between 30-50%, which has regained some of the right to speak in terms of trading win rate for INTJ's research-oriented personality. INTJ's investment method can be summarized in one sentence: "When others haven't discovered the treasure, I'm already digging." They prefer left-side trading and make arrangements in advance before the market pays attention, so they are also one step ahead and like to play Bitget pre-market trading and launchpad. When everyone is discussing a certain coin, they may have already started researching the next one.

INTJs are generally not very active on social media, and will not follow the trend to spread unconfirmed news. 46.67% Only discuss transactions with a few friends or colleagues, rather than being active on social media. It is difficult to find close friends, so three or five are enough. Their social venues are mainly in professional forums and technical communities. If you want to find them at a party, you may need to look for the person holding a notebook in the corner. They value high-quality information and trust verified sources of information, such as academic papers, white papers, and technical reports. Gossip news? Thank you, not interested. If the technical innovation of a project is not enough for them to stay up late to study, then sorry, next person.

INFP: Feelings

If you see someone in the corner of a cafe drinking latte while flipping through a philosophy book and thinking about how to change the world with blockchain, then congratulations, you have met an INFP in the currency circle. Their hearts are full of ideals and emotions, and they believe that cryptocurrency is not only an investment tool, but also a way to realize social ideals.

INFP likes to invest in projects that reflect their values. After all, nothing makes them more excited than supporting a project that can make the world a better place. Data shows that 90% of INFP investors consider the impact of the project on the industry when choosing a project. They believe that through their investment, they can push the world in a better direction, so this type of personality will always appear in the construction of public goods projects and live a digital nomadic life.

INFP's investment style can be summarized in one sentence: "Where the heart goes, the footsteps go." They tend to make investment decisions based on intuition and personal values, and tend to trade on the right side. When a project resonates with them, they will join without hesitation. As for risks, 70% of INFPs are willing to take certain risks to support projects they believe in, but they will also control risks according to their feelings. They are willing to pay for their ideals, but it does not mean blindly taking risks. In terms of investment returns, 60% of INFPs have a return of 0-10% this year, which is too stable.

ISTP: Casual

ISTPs seem to prefer right-side trading. When a project arouses their interest, they will rush in without hesitation. But they are also very lucky, and there are some professional traders and researchers around them who provide first-hand trading advice and wealth codes. They also usually trust these suggestions very much, and will make transactions after simple judgment and screening.

For risks, most ISTPs are more concerned about the experience and value of investment rather than pure economic returns. They are willing to take moderate risks as long as it can bring satisfaction and fun. For emerging projects, they are very picky and casual, and nearly half of ISTPs will make decisions based on the situation of the project. As for Meme coin, ISTP's attitude is a bit subtle, 53.33% are interested, but will invest cautiously, probably due to research on market psychology.

In terms of investment returns, their returns may not be stable, they may earn more and lose more. Sometimes, they may get a good return by investing in a popular meme; sometimes, they may miss market opportunities because of pursuing personal preferences. But 40% of ISFPs have earned 30% this year.

A Bitget user with ISTP personality we interviewed is also reflecting on his investment system. Because he is not sensitive to details and data, he mostly listens to the advice of people around him, so he often forgets his positions and is too slow in selling and taking profits, thus accidentally becoming a "diamond hand", drilling to the point of being cut in half and returning to zero. Therefore, the product he uses most frequently now is Bitget copy trading, finding reliable traders, automating operations, and making quick decisions to prevent himself from forgetting to sell.

INFJ: Vision

INFJ in the currency circle is an idealist, full of beautiful visions for the future.

INFJ likes to invest in projects that can change the world, a typical example is the Layer2 in the first half of this year. They focus on the mission and vision of the project and believe that blockchain technology can bring about social innovation. Data shows that 85% of INFJ investors will consider their positive impact on society from an idealistic perspective when choosing a project.

INFJ's investment method is to capture the potential trends of the market, make decisions based on intuition and in-depth analysis, and tend to combine left-side and right-side transactions. They will intervene in the early stages of the project, increase their positions when the trend is clear, and participate in Bitget's launchpad and launchpool based on market conditions, but they hardly play contracts. Regarding risk, 70% of INFJs will evaluate whether it is worth taking the risk based on the mission and value of the project. In terms of investment returns, 60% of INFJs have a return rate between 10-30%, and they value long-term value growth rather than short-term income fluctuations.

75% of INFJs like to share their insights in small circles or professional communities. They are not very keen on speaking out in public, but prefer in-depth and constructive discussions. They value intuition and insight, and trust sources of information that can inspire thinking, such as in-depth analysis articles, industry reports, and KOL opinions.

ISFP: Agile

ISFPs in the currency circle are doers who like to get their hands dirty and enjoy the process of solving problems. ISFPs have a natural sensitivity to technology and numbers, and they pay more attention to practicality. They like to explore new and novel projects, especially those that allow them to personally participate, test and improve. At the same time, they are also good at K-line research.

Their industry backgrounds are also diverse, 26.67% are from the financial/investment industry; 26.67% are full-time cryptocurrency traders who treat investment as a career; 13.33% are from the IT/Internet industry and are part of the programmer army. In addition to the cryptocurrency circle, most of them are also involved in other financial investments such as A-shares and Hong Kong stocks.

A Bitget user with ISFP personality told us that he usually spends most of his time in K-line analysis and bicycle racing. Although these are things that can bring a surge of adrenaline, they are not addicted to this kind of excitement in their daily lives. Instead, they pursue a peaceful mood and strict execution of plans. White papers and good news are made by people with ulterior motives, but most of the data such as trading volume and market value are true. Therefore, in life, he likes to analyze the market and study K-line alone. He doesn't like to watch current affairs news and hang out in circles, or even communicate with others in professional communities or technical forums. He prefers his own practical experience and trusts his intuition and judgment. The most used Bitget product by this user is contracts, usually mainstream currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. According to the 200ma technical indicator and the trading volume and market value of the currency, the stop loss point is strictly set.

ISFP's investment style can be summarized in one sentence: "Action first, opportunities are fleeting." They tend to make decisions quickly based on real-time changes in the market, tend to trade on the right side, short-term operations, and more contracts. When the market fluctuates, they may have completed multiple transactions in a short period of time. ISFP's income may fluctuate greatly. Sometimes, they can get high returns in a short period of time; sometimes, they may suffer losses because of being too aggressive. But for them, what they learn in the process is more important than the results.

ENFP: Passion

If you see someone chatting passionately at a blockchain conference, describing the bright future of the crypto world, you are likely to have met an ENFP in the cryptocurrency circle. They are always full of enthusiasm.

ENFPs like to invest in projects that are full of novel concepts and great potential, and tend to trade on the right side. When a project ignites their imagination, they will quickly invest in it, fearing that they will miss the next outlet.

For risk, most ENFPs are willing to try high-risk and high-return investment opportunities. Of course, the returns fluctuate greatly. Sometimes, they can get amazing returns by stepping on the hot spots; sometimes, they may suffer losses because of being too optimistic. But for them, experience is more important than results.

They are social masters, 90% of ENFPs are active in social media and communities. They like to share their insights, organize discussions, and even initiate online and offline activities. They believe that connecting others can create greater value.

INTP: Logic

INTPs make investment decisions based on rigorous theory and logic, and have a strong interest in innovative projects.

In terms of operation and risk preference, INTPs tend to think independently, make rational decisions, and prefer left-side trading. INTPs have a relatively rational understanding of risk. 70% of INTPs will moderately participate in high-risk and high-return investment opportunities, but will strictly control the risk ratio. They are willing to take certain risks to pursue high returns, but will reduce uncertainty through theoretical verification and logical reasoning. In terms of investment returns, almost all INTPs have a return rate between 0-10%, which is stable and rational. They do not pursue overnight wealth, but pay more attention to long-term value accumulation.

Of course, there are exceptions for INTPs. A Bitget user told us that his most satisfying transaction this year was BOME, which was not his area of expertise. But when he saw the comparison between the pool and the market value, and only a few people in the community mentioned the huge size of the pool, he bought Ant. As the price rose rapidly, he quickly increased his position. Finally, he waited for the launch of the big trading platform.

60% of INTPs prefer to discuss with a small number of like-minded friends or colleagues. They are active in professional communities and like to share research results.

ISTJ: Discipline

If you see someone checking the market regularly every day, recording price trends, and executing transactions strictly according to the plan, then congratulations, you have met an ISTJ in the currency circle. They are the maintainers of rules and pay attention to details and order.

ISTJ likes a steady investment strategy and prefers mature projects such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. They believe that long-term holding is the best way to gain returns and are not easily affected by market fluctuations. In addition to Bitcoin and Ethereum, they are most favored by Bitget's financial products. The recent BGSOL is his favorite. BGSOL is Bitget's liquidity pledge solution product. After staking SOL, you will get BGSOL tokens. The current comprehensive annualized rate of return is about 30.15%. Not putting all your eggs in one basket can also generate income from liquidity that is not used temporarily.

ISTJ tends to trade on the left side, buy when the price is reasonable, and hold for a long time. They are cautious about risks, 80% of ISTJs prefer stable returns and avoid high-risk investments. They will study the fundamentals of the project in depth, pay attention to technical white papers and team backgrounds. For them, data and facts are more important than anything else. They prefer to think independently, 70% of ISTJs like to analyze the market alone, but will also communicate with professionals when necessary. They are not very active on social media and prefer to read professional reports and information.

ENTJ: Leader

ENTJs like to invest in projects with great potential and grand vision. They pay attention to industry trends and look for opportunities that can change the rules of the game. They may not only be investors, but also promoters and leaders of projects.

Similarly, ENTJs also tend to trade on the left side and have already laid out opportunities before others have discovered them. They have a rational understanding of risks, and 60% of ENTJs are willing to take high risks in pursuit of high returns. They are good at analyzing the macro environment and industry trends and formulating long-term strategies. They will not be disturbed by short-term fluctuations and pay more attention to long-term value.

85% of ENTJs are active in industry conferences, professional forums and social media. They like to meet industry elites and expand their network of contacts.

ENFJ: Sharing

90% of ENFJs are active in communities, social media and offline activities. They are happy to share, good at listening, and are the "soul figures" of the community. They tend to trade on the left side and make arrangements in advance based on their trust in the project and their vision. Regarding risks, 70% of ENFJs are willing to take moderate risks to support meaningful projects, focus on interaction with the team and the community, and like to have a deep understanding of the concepts and values behind the project.

ISFJ: Guardian

ISFJs in the cryptocurrency circle focus on stability and reliability, like to invest in proven and safe projects, and prefer mainstream currencies.

So they prefer to trade on the right side and take action when the market trend is clear. They are cautious about risks, and 85% of ISFJs prefer low-risk investments and pursue stable returns. They will spend time researching the security and reliability of projects and avoid participating in overly complex or risky investments.

They are not very active on social media, and 60% of ISFJs prefer to discuss investments with close friends or family. They value trust and reliable relationships.

ESTJ: Execution

ESTJs are doers who pursue excellent execution and like to invest in projects with clear business models and profitability. They focus on the practical application and market prospects of the project, and prefer to invest in tokens that can bring actual benefits.

They like right-side trading and make decisions based on market data and trends. 75% of ESTJs have a clear risk control strategy and pursue stable returns. They also favor financial products and will put part of their positions in Bitget's stablecoin financial management. ESTJs are good at using technical analysis and data indicators, focusing on efficiency and execution, and are not easily affected by emotions. 80% of ESTJs participate in industry conferences, professional forums and business activities. They attach importance to the establishment and maintenance of professional networks.

ENTP: Efficiency

ENTPs like to invest in projects that are disruptive and innovative. They are passionate about new concepts and new technologies, and are happy to explore unknown areas. 90% of ENTPs like to express their opinions on social platforms, participate in discussions, are happy to share, and like to exchange ideas with others.

They tend to trade on the left side, and have already laid out their positions before the market pays attention. They are open to risks, and 65% of ENTPs recognize high risks and high returns. They like to debate and think, often analyze the market and projects from different angles, and are good at discovering opportunities that others have not noticed.

ESFP, ESFJ, ESTP: Optimism, solidarity, adventure

These three types of MBTI tend to trade on the right side, like high risks, and pursue high returns. Since there are too few people in these three types in the sample, they are currently the rarest "species" in the currency circle.

In general, we found that investors in the cryptocurrency circle have a greater risk tolerance than traditional investors, and we also speculated and confirmed the user characteristics of different trading platforms from the side. For example, because Bitget is faster in listing coins and new products, Bitget users have also shown stronger investment acumen and cutting-edge nature to a certain extent.

Among them, introverted (I) investors are better at deep thinking, prefer technical analysis and research, formulate long-term strategies, and often play a "research-oriented" role in the market; while extroverted (E) investors rely on social insights and are better at finding wealth codes at the forefront of the community and are good at capturing market hotspots.

This also provides us with an interesting perspective to understand how investors with different personality types survive and develop in the ever-changing cryptocurrency market, and also provides some reference information for our own personality, so that we can find more suitable trading strategies and trading products according to our own personality traits.

During the selection of the topic "MBTI and Coin Trading Style", I also lamented that I haven't chatted with so many ordinary users who participate in cryptocurrency at the same time for a long time. In addition to seeing the diversity of users, we have also seen the growth and innovation of trading platforms. For so many years of cryptocurrency trading, the number of projects has increased from one per month to tens of thousands per day. Trading platforms are also constantly iterating to adapt to the ever-changing trading environment.

Thinking of the hottest pre-market trading this year, it was actually started by Bitget. It is also an innovative application scenario that finally appeared two years after the industry's big thunderstorm in 2022. The industry actually needs innovation in trading too much.

On the sixth anniversary of Bitget, looking forward to the next six years, perhaps the industry will develop to the next size in the RWA, stablecoin and other markets with unlimited potential. Bitget will continue to innovate now and continue to create new trading scenarios and products to meet the needs of different users. After all, whoever gets the user gets the world. The most industry-recognized compliment for a trading platform may not only be "this platform can help retail investors make money", but also that it can provide diversified products to meet the needs of different types of investors.

And in the end, with the arrival of the US election voting day next week, Trump's winning rate has steadily increased, and the cryptocurrency market may usher in a more fierce bull market peak. Regardless of your personality type, we wish everyone can find the trading strategy that suits them best, while paying attention to risks, to maximize investment returns.