From a professional photographer to a knowledge-based KOL, and from a talent manager to a crypto community leader known as the "Binance Captain," the journey of Guicai A Shui has been marked by constant reinvention. With a background in the humanities, he now focuses on making cryptocurrency accessible to newcomers. He invests significant time and resources into building a solid foundation for Taiwan’s crypto community, driven by a simple belief: "Investment is meant to improve life, but life shouldn’t be only about investment."
In a recent podcast interview, Guicai A Shui shared that his entry into the crypto world coincided with a major professional shift. After a business partnership fell apart, resulting in a loss of nearly six to seven million NTD, he began exploring new industries—and cryptocurrency emerged as a key area of interest.
"Back in 2019, very few people in Taiwan were discussing cryptocurrency, and online information was both scarce and chaotic. Learning was challenging," he recalled. An opportunity to collaborate with a local exchange in 2020 gave him the impetus to dive deep. He spent four months thoroughly studying blockchain and crypto—and never looked back.
The Unmet Need for Beginner-Friendly Crypto Education
Through his research, Guicai A Shui noticed a consistent demand: regardless of market conditions, there were always people curious about cryptocurrency but unsure where to start. This unmet need became his motivation to focus on beginner education.
Why do so few educators invest in newcomers? He explains that many profit from referral fees or trading commissions, which require users to register with their invitation codes and generate trading volume. But beginners often start with small, disposable amounts, making referral income minimal. Another common revenue source—charging for courses—can also be a barrier, with course fees in Taiwan ranging from 20,000 to 300,000 NTD, deterring many newcomers.
In contrast, Guicai A Shui’s community operates on a different model: no fees and no mandatory invitation codes.
"We always emphasize safe, conservative investment tools instead of high-risk leverage trading. Yes, leverage can boost trading volume and profits, but it also comes with high risks. If newcomers lose everything in a month or two, they may leave the market for good—and that hurts the entire industry. Taking care of beginners helps build a stable foundation," he emphasizes.
His community offers step-by-step guidance, ensuring every question is answered. As members grow more confident, they often become mentors themselves—creating a positive, self-sustaining cycle.
To maintain quality, the community doesn’t always accept new members. Guicai A Shui prioritizes being able to personally attend to each participant. Although the financial return doesn’t match the effort invested, he finds it rewarding. As part of the crypto industry, he wants to help change its image—moving beyond stereotypes of fraud and illegality.
"That’s why few choose this path—it’s not profitable. In fact, only scammers have the patience to hand-hold users through KYC and transactions, day after day. So I guess our ‘karma points’ are pretty high!" he jokes.
Life Beyond Investment: Family and Balance
Guicai A Shui doesn’t just teach crypto; he lives it with his family. As a Binance Captain, he’s been invited to international events in places like Vietnam, Turkey, the Maldives, and Dubai—and he always brings his wife and children along. His philosophy is simple: investment should enhance life, not consume it.
Unlike full-time traders who spend hours monitoring the markets and dealing with emotional volatility, he prefers education. It may not be highly lucrative, but it allows him to enjoy weekends with family, explore new experiences, and maintain friendships—without chasing money at the expense of well-being.
His three-year-old son is already familiar with major cryptocurrencies and exchange brands. Using red envelope money from his son’s birth, Guicai A Shui invested 2000 USDT in a grid trading strategy for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Although the Ethereum position closed early due to unfavorable trends, the Bitcoin investment has grown to around 3200 USDT—an average annual return of about 20%.
"I chose a grid bot because this is a long-term investment for my son’s future. The bot generates returns through market fluctuations, and over time, the asset grows while staying ahead of inflation. By the time he’s grown up, this should become a substantial fund," he explains.
Personally, he focuses on Bitcoin and BNB. Bitcoin, as the cornerstone of crypto, and BNB—the token of the world’s largest exchange—benefits from market activity. Its deflationary tokenomics also suggest strong future potential.
Clear Regulations Could Help Build Trust
With Taiwan’s proposed "Virtual Asset Service Act" expected to reach the Executive Yuan this June, there’s growing discussion about advertising rules and influencer endorsements in the crypto space. Guicai A Shui has always collaborated exclusively with Binance and Taiwan’s top two exchanges. He rigorously evaluates every partnership opportunity for legitimacy and risk.
"My rule is simple: if there’s any risk, I won’t take the project—no matter how high the payoff. We have to lead by example. Greed can cost you everything," he stresses.
He hopes the new regulations will provide clear, unambiguous guidelines. Vague or excessively harsh rules could polarize the market: some might ignore regulations entirely, while others become too cautious—stifling innovation.
He wants to see policies that support industry growth and user education, rather than focusing solely on advertising restrictions or taxation. "This is still an emerging industry. It needs nurturing, not premature constraints," he notes.
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