At the beginning of the month, I had just over 9,000 yuan, and now there are 140,000 yuan sitting in my account. It looks impressive, right? But honestly, this is not some innate talent; it’s simply a way of life I’ve figured out after being beaten up too many times in the crypto world.

First, you need to recognize a reality—burning the midnight oil is not an option, it’s a necessity. Those who boast about the freedom and ease of the crypto circle are basically not making any money. Where are the real opportunities? During Westerners’ working hours. Last year, I completely reversed my schedule for three months: sleeping at 8 PM, waking up at 3 AM, looking like a vampire, but the profit numbers don’t lie.

ETH often makes three surges in the early morning. As long as you watch the market, any dip can easily jump 30% upward. If you don’t watch the market? You won’t even catch the lively moments. Don’t panic during daytime dips; that’s actually a sign of bottom accumulation. Asian market crashes? Honestly, that’s just institutions tricking retail investors into selling off.

The most profound lesson I learned was in July. Bitcoin was hammered down to 59,000 during the day, and the whole network was bearish. I placed a buy order at 58,500. What happened next? It shot up to 63,000 that night. That’s the pattern— the more Asia cries in pain, the more aggressively the West pushes up at night.

Regarding “inserting needles,” many think it’s just accidental volatility, but it’s actually a standard tactic used by big players to shake out retail investors. Before SOL, they once stabbed a 125-point needle, and within two days, it doubled. The market is never gentle; it’s ruthless. If you panic, you’ll get caught immediately.

When there’s a big positive signal, it’s time to run. Remember that ETF wave? Bitcoin rose for a full 7 days in advance. When the news officially dropped, I sold everything and went short the same day, and the next day, it dropped by 10%. The crypto market isn’t about fundamentals; it’s about expectations timing. Once the news comes out, it’s time to “sell the facts.”

As for position sizing, my current rule is not to exceed 5% per trade. Some think that’s too conservative, but I see it as stability. What does a heavily leveraged future look like? Half of the people going all-in will be queuing up to jump off the roof. Only those who survive have the right to talk about making money.

Finally, the most profitable thing in crypto has never been some advanced technique, but discipline. It’s not about how accurate your judgment is; it’s about whether you can control your hands. Knowing when to exit, resisting the temptation to move prematurely, waiting for real opportunities—these are the basics of top players.

Market trends are meant to be exploited, not buried with. If you can’t listen, let the market teach you how to behave slowly.