Making money in the crypto world boils down to four words—controlling greed.

Do you know how important stop-loss is? Yes. But when losses happen, you start fantasizing about rebounds, about getting back to break-even, about the next wave. That’s not faith; that’s greed acting up. Watching losses grow and still refusing to act—what markets fear most isn’t your stupidity, but your stubbornness.

When I first entered the crypto space, I was the same—staying up late watching charts, chasing rallies, selling on dips, losing sleep over it. Only later did I figure out some tricks. Now, I can profit steadily, relying on one simple method: if there’s no familiar signal, I don’t touch it. Better to miss a wave than to place random orders.

**Some lessons learned from real trading:**

**Timing is crucial.** During the day, news is everywhere, market volatility is high, and it’s easy to get fooled into entering. After 9 PM, news stabilizes, and candlestick patterns become clearer. Trading during this period has a higher success rate.

**Learn to read indicators.** Don’t rely on gut feelings. Use technical analysis tools to watch MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands—at least two indicators should confirm the signal before entering. Acting on just one signal is gambling.

**Be flexible with stop-loss.** When you’re watching the market, move your stop-loss up as profits grow. When you can’t monitor closely, set a fixed stop-loss, like a 3% hard stop. Once hit, exit decisively. This way, you won’t get liquidated.

**Candlestick patterns matter too.** For short-term trading, look at the 1-hour chart; two consecutive bullish candles can signal a buy. If the market is sideways, switch to the 4-hour chart to find support levels before entering. Also, avoid meme coins and hot air coins—they’re too risky.

One last honest thought: Giving up on fantasies is harder than admitting mistakes. Greed feels good in the moment, but a single loss can take several market cycles to recover. An effective stop-loss can help you survive the entire bear market. Remember, losing less makes you a true winner.

During the Federal Reserve’s rate cut cycle, whale movements become more obvious, and crypto regulation is advancing. This stage tests your trading discipline even more. Don’t let emotions and greed ruin your account.