Opening positions is easy; closing them is hard. This sounds simple, but few can truly do it.

After years in the crypto world, I increasingly believe a principle: the strongest trading strategy isn't how precise your candlestick analysis is, but how long you can survive. And what's the secret to surviving long? Just two words—patience.

Recently, market volatility has been high, non-farm payroll data surprised everyone, and market sentiment has been ignited. The real money-makers have long been prepared for this moment. They are calm and patient, while those chasing highs and selling lows will ultimately only become bagholders.

**How to calculate your time ledger?**

A complete trade should be divided as follows:

**70% waiting.** Don’t misunderstand—this isn’t idling. It’s like a hunter, observing the market atmosphere, price movements, and capital flows with a cold eye. Honestly, most of the time, the market isn’t worth acting on. The days with real opportunities in a year are few, maybe ten or so.

**20% acting.** When an opportunity arises, go all in—buy in one shot, sell without hesitation. Profits should go into your pocket, and losses should be cut promptly. That’s real skill.

**10% technical analysis.** Technical tools like MACD and moving averages are like maps guiding you, but it’s still you walking the path.

I used to be that kind of 'hardworking' person—staring at the charts for over ten hours daily, exhausted and still losing money. Later, I realized: market opportunities are always there; the key is whether you’re prepared to seize them.

**The line between hunters and gamblers**

In the same market conditions, two types of people end up very differently. Gamblers rely on intuition and luck; they might make a profit today but lose it all tomorrow. Hunters rely on patience and discipline, accumulating small wins repeatedly, ultimately winning the overall game.

That’s the difference.