After so many years of trading, I’ve come to a true realization: in the crypto world, those who lose money are not actually losing because of the market itself, but because of their own trading habits.

The three most toxic trading habits

Chasing when bullish, panicking when falling. When the market is rising steadily, you want to jump in immediately, afraid of missing out on any gains; but when a crash happens, you hesitate and pull back. Those who can stagger their entries during panic and stay calm during madness are often the true harvesters of cycle dividends.

Full position betting with no exit strategy. Looks decisive and firm, but in reality, it’s extremely fragile. Markets never move in a straight line; a sudden plunge or shakeout can force heavy traders out. Trading without room for adjustment is essentially gambling.

Going all-in on emotion, losing all control. Once you go all-in, even if your direction is correct, you can only take the hits passively. When the real opportunity window opens, your bullets are already spent.

My "stupid" method is actually the most effective

Wait. When the market is unclear, stay out and observe; firmly refuse to trade without certainty.

Patience. In sideways ranges, don’t follow the herd into a battle of attrition; wait for truly clear signals.

Divide. Always scale into positions gradually, keeping bullets in reserve. When prices fall, add; when prices rise, reduce.

The market principles behind this logic are also worth pondering. The rebound after a sharp decline is often the most valuable, but a slow decline can be the most dangerous—you’re being drained without realizing it. As for big rises and falls, the market usually enters a consolidation phase, during which it’s easiest to be emotionally hijacked, and heavy chasing is most taboo.

The real logic of making money looks the most boring

The way to profit in the crypto world is often the most boring one. Use iron discipline to resist human greed, and enough patience to replace those lucky breaks. Those who survive will eventually wait for their own wave of market opportunity.

The most crucial point: the light is always on. Are you ready to follow along?