In three days, my account balance skyrocketed to 278,000 USD. Honestly, when I was watching the charts, my adrenaline was really pumping. But looking back now, I realize that what I earned wasn't luck; it was a repeatable logic.

First, let's talk about that ZEC trade. I placed a long position at a low point; a $20,000 position isn't large. When the price hit the target level, I closed it directly — many would think, "Should I wait a bit longer?" Forget waiting; take the profit when it's there. The market offers opportunities every day; what's missing isn't signals, but the courage to pull the trigger as planned.

The second wave was even more intense. After a pullback, I entered again and cashed out at $178,000. I've seen too many people try to ride the entire wave, only to give back all their profits in the end. My principle is simple: only go for the most profitable segment. Greed ultimately turns into greediness.

The third trade turned into a short. Sitting in front of the screen during the early morning, I acted the moment a large bearish candle appeared, locking in $80,000. Here’s a key point — longs and shorts are just tools; when the direction changes, your mind must follow, and emotions must give way to strategy.

These three days felt like playing a high-intensity game. Behind every opening and closing of a position is a direct confrontation between execution and mindset. The profits that truly stick around don't come from guessing the right direction but from your deep understanding of the market and control over your emotions.

In volatile markets, price swings are both opportunities and traps. My approach is actually quite simple: set the rules in advance and execute like a machine. Forget about your break-even price and other trivialities; focus on every single candle. Let profitable trades run, but never let unrealized gains turn into unrealized losses.

Opportunities? They’re always in the market. But the core issue isn't whether you see correctly or incorrectly — it’s whether you're trading with a plan or just risking your life savings on probabilities. That’s two different things.

Remember: high returns always come with proportional risk. Understanding the rhythm of volatility allows you to control risk; staying calm helps preserve profits. The market is still turning, so what’s your next plan?