Many people ask me how to make money in the crypto market. To be honest, a few years ago, I was the kind of person who watched the charts all day—staying up late, chasing highs and selling lows, getting liquidated, suffering from insomnia—I've been through all the pitfalls. It wasn't until later that I realized this path isn't sustainable.

The turning point was one idea: treating crypto trading as a real job. Not gambling, not dreaming, just work. Going to work, executing plans, clocking out on time, repeat.

All of these are things I learned with real money. If beginners could understand this earlier, they'd avoid a lot of pain.

**Time windows are crucial**. I found that the market during the day is especially chaotic, with a flood of news and frequent swings. Now I mostly start trading after 9 PM, when the news has mostly settled, the candlesticks are clean, and the trend is easier to identify.

**Take profits promptly**. Someone might make 1000U and leave it all in the account to grow. My approach is different—when I make 1000U, I withdraw 300U first, take it off the table, and only then continue trading with the remaining. Too many people fall into the trap of "making three times, then aiming for five times," only to be knocked back to zero by a correction.

**Indicators don't lie, feelings do**. Install a market app on your phone and focus on three things: whether MACD has a golden/death cross, whether RSI is overbought or oversold, and whether Bollinger Bands are tightening or breaking out. When at least two indicators align, it's worth considering an entry.

**Stop-loss should be dynamically adjusted**. When actively watching the chart, raise your stop-loss as the price rises. Bought at 1000, if it goes up to 1100, move your stop-loss to 1050. When you can't watch the chart, set a fixed 3% stop-loss to prevent a sharp decline from wiping out your position.

**The numbers in your account are not real money**. Real money is only when it hits your bank account. Every profit should be systematically withdrawn at least 30-50%, so you don’t keep all your hopes on tenfold gains.

**Chart analysis also has its tricks**. For short-term trades, look at the 1-hour chart; two consecutive bullish candles can signal a bull opportunity. When sideways or consolidating, switch to the 4-hour chart to find support levels, and wait for the price to approach support before entering.

**Avoid these pitfalls**: Heavy position with high leverage can wipe you out in one mistake; avoid trading unfamiliar coins; limit yourself to three trades per day—more than that, and it’s easy to lose control; never borrow money to trade.

Honestly, making money isn’t about impulsive moves; it’s about consistently following the same system over the long term. Log in at scheduled times, follow your plan, and shut down when it’s time. Once you truly implement this, you'll find that your earnings become more stable and steady.