People who can make stable money are often not the ones earning the fastest.

Over the past 8+ years in the industry, I’ve experienced a lot: staying up late staring at the screen until my phone’s display blurred, and seeing my account grow from four figures to eight figures. During those crazy days, I tried everything—frequent trading, chasing highs and selling lows, full-position gambling. And guess what? The periods where I lost the most money were actually the times I traded the most frequently. The real reason I’m still here and able to talk and laugh about it is just two words: mindset.

**First Bottom Line: Always Watch BTC’s Mood**

This is the game rule of the market. Bitcoin’s movement influences the entire ecosystem. When Bitcoin moves, the whole market trembles. You’ll see ETH occasionally show some independence, but altcoins? Forget it. Their fate is tied to BTC—like holding an umbrella in a storm; if the main pole falls, even the sturdiest ribs are useless.

Here’s a particularly practical signal: USDT and BTC are like a seesaw, one rises while the other falls. When USDT’s market cap surges, it indicates many are converting to stablecoins and waiting on the sidelines. At this time, BTC often faces a correction pressure; conversely, when BTC surges, smart funds start swapping to USDT to lock in profits. This signal is more direct than any technical indicator.

**Second Experience: Three Golden Time Periods**

From 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM, there’s a special phenomenon called “spikes”—sudden sharp fluctuations, which are often good times to pick up bargains. I often place low bids before bed, and when I wake up groggy in the morning, sometimes the order has already been filled—feels like grabbing snacks from a vending machine.

Another key period is 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. These two hours largely determine the market’s direction for the day. If it’s been falling overnight, and it’s still falling now, you can almost blindly add to your position; a rebound is highly likely that day. If it’s been rising overnight and still is, don’t be greedy—most likely you’ll get caught in a trap.

At 5:00 PM, US markets open, and volatility is usually at its peak. I never add positions at this time—only set stop-losses to prevent unexpected losses.

**Third Law: Holding for a Long Time Really Pays Off**

The premise is that you’re not holding air coins; there must be real trading volume supporting the project. When legitimate projects fall, don’t rush to cut losses. If it doesn’t recover in three or five days, don’t worry. Over a cycle of one or two months, it’s usually recoverable.

If you still have spare funds, buy in batches to average down your cost; this will help you recover faster. If you don’t have spare money, just hold on—time will prove your patience. I’ve seen too many people scare themselves at the bottom, sell at the lowest point, then watch the coin rise, and that feeling is something you can’t imagine until you experience it.

Honestly, this logic isn’t complicated. The core is respecting market rhythm, controlling your mindset, and not letting emotions dictate your decisions. Making money for a lifetime doesn’t mean you have to be earning all your life.