In the crypto market, standing out is neither too difficult nor too easy; the core really comes down to one thing.

I still remember that time during the crash when a senior expert and I were both caught in a tough spot. That day, after drinking, he said something I’ve kept in mind ever since: "The market itself isn’t really mysterious; the key is whether you can stay calm. Over time, opportunities will naturally come."

Only later did I truly realize that the biggest opponent in the crypto world isn’t market volatility, but ourselves.

During a bull market, everyone acts like a prophet; once it drops, they become逃兵 (fleeing soldiers). Many people lose money not because they don’t know how to trade, but because greed and fear completely control them.

From a novice to now, I rely on a trading framework that has been tested countless times. It’s not complicated, but it’s very effective:

**First: Timing is crucial when entering the market**

Don’t rush in just because prices are rising; the real opportunities often appear when the market is at its coldest. Start with small amounts to test the waters and understand the rhythm. This way, your safety margin is much higher than blindly going all-in.

**Second: The most testing period is during sideways consolidation**

If the price consolidates at a low level for a long time, it’s usually building momentum; if it stays stagnant at a high level, it’s likely about to reverse. Accumulating at lows and selling at highs—this is the basic rule for survival.

**Third: Know when to run during a rally, dare to buy during a dip**

Chasing highs means you’re just taking the last shot; but the real dips often hide opportunities. You just need to see the structure and support levels clearly, and avoid reckless buying.

**Fourth: Buy on bearish candles, sell on bullish candles**

This is the hardest to do because most people operate in the opposite way. Panic when prices fall, become greedy when prices rise.

**Fifth: Enter during early dips, reduce positions during midday rebounds**

It’s not always effective, but in short- to medium-term trading, this rhythm can save you many times.

Gradually, I understood that true experts aren’t those who make money by trading frequently, but those who act when they should and stay put when they shouldn’t.

Analyzing trends doesn’t need to be overly complicated; a single candlestick or volume bar can reveal the trend. These insights are essentially experience gained over time.

When the market is rising, don’t chase; when it’s falling, don’t add; when you’re making profits, you’re reluctant to take them; when you’re losing, you stubbornly hold on—if these emotions don’t change, no matter how much you earn, you won’t be able to hold onto it.

You once stumbled blindly in this market, but now that you understand the patterns, it’s like lighting a lamp in your mind. As long as you truly want to learn, opportunities are waiting right there for you.