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I just realized that many new people entering crypto wonder what trading coins is and why some people make money from short-term price fluctuations. In fact, when the market is strongly bullish and the price spread is large, that's when those who know how to scalp can make quite quick profits.
But the problem is that most people fail at this method. Why? Because they jump in without a plan, without understanding the rules, just buying and selling based on feelings. I see many people lose money for this reason.
Basic coin scalping trading involves trading on very short timeframes — maybe a few weeks, a few days, or even a few hours — based on technical analysis and news monitoring to decide when to buy or sell. This approach is quite suitable for small investors because it’s flexible and doesn’t require huge capital like large funds. Large-scale funds are harder to apply this method because each of their trades can cause significant price volatility, especially in the current crypto market where capitalization is still relatively small.
The advantage of this type of coin trading is that you can earn profits much faster than holding coins long-term. But that also means the highest risk if you don’t manage your capital and psychology well. I advise that before starting, you need to equip yourself with enough knowledge, have a clear process, and maintain disciplined trading to have a chance at success.