A few days ago, a newcomer asked me: "This market is deep and fiery, how can I both preserve my principal and make some profit?"

I shared a personal example. There’s a guy I know, who entered the market in 2017 with 200,000 yuan. Now, just from holding mainstream coins and profits from contracts, his holdings have surpassed 30 million.

He once told me over drinks, "Anyone can do some technical analysis, but when emotions collapse, all strategies are useless. Those who can hold on, the market will give opportunities sooner or later."

Honestly, making money in this market isn’t about any secret trick—it's about three things: not impulsively opening trades, not chasing highs to buy in, and not touching shady projects.

I’ve seen too many people, seeing a piece of good news, go all-in on full position, which is not investing—it's simply gambling on luck. During sideways markets, building positions with a late half-step is much safer than rushing early. Wait until the trend is clear before acting; staying up all night staring at minute charts is a hundred times worse.

Most people lose money and start doubting life, and the root cause is just two words—impulsive moves. chasing mainstream coins rising, panic selling altcoins falling, only to get whipped around by the whales.

Remember a few iron rules: don’t touch when the divergence is too extreme, don’t bottom fish when breaking key support levels, and wait on the MACD golden or death cross until it confirms.

The most important thing is position control. Never use your living expenses to trade, and never leverage. Allocate around 60% to mainstream coins as a foundation, and try a small 40% position on altcoins. Even if you hit a trap, you won’t be wiped out.

This market is never short of opportunities; what’s missing are players who can survive to the next bull run.

If you’re currently stuck and don’t know what to do, first reduce your position and calm down. Wait until the trend emerges before making moves—that’s not late. After all, as long as the green mountains remain, you’re not afraid of running out of firewood.