A trader who went from 50,000 to 80 million once told me: There are always opportunities in the crypto world, but what’s truly lacking are people who can control their emotions.

Think about it. I know plenty of people losing money, but upon reflection, they never lost because of the market itself, but because of impulsiveness and fear that led to bankruptcy.

**Keep your emotions in check, and opportunities will naturally come**

Daring to buy during dips, willing to sell during rallies—this sounds simple, but few actually do it. When the market panics, it’s the golden time for low buying, but most people are too scared at this moment. Conversely, when the market is wildly euphoric, that’s when it’s the most dangerous.

Also, don’t force trades during sideways markets. If you don’t understand the direction, don’t mess around—that’s not trading, that’s gambling. Wait until the trend is clear before acting; that’s the smart way.

In daily fluctuations of coins like ZEC, early trading sessions often have low liquidity, and emotional swings can lead to mispricing. Be especially cautious at this time. The afternoon rally, however, requires even more vigilance.

**Rules and strategies beat feelings and luck**

In choppy markets, Bollinger Bands or range-bound theories can help—buy at support levels, sell at resistance levels. Don’t be greedy trying to catch every rise. In trending markets, it’s even simpler: follow the trend, buy on dips in batches, and gradually exit on rebounds.

Key levels like previous highs and lows, and areas of heavy trading, are always contested by big funds. Don’t act unless signals are clear; once they are, act decisively.

**Position management is the only bottom line for survival**

I never go all-in. I keep each single trade’s loss within 2% of total capital, so even losing 10 trades in a row won’t kill me. When profits are there, be even smarter: take out the principal once it’s up 50%, and leave the rest of the profits in the market to continue the game.

This is where the market is most ruthless—greedy people always hold heavy at the top, only to start crying when the crash hits, and end up forced to cut losses. Meanwhile, calm traders dare to position themselves during panic, and retreat decisively when the market is crazy.

In the crypto world, it’s not a casino but a prolonged battle. Slow down, control your hands, and only then can you be the last one sitting at the table.