Since entering the crypto space at age 26, I have been in this market for a full ten years. This year, my account finally broke through the eight-figure mark.

It's not as exciting as I imagined; instead, I feel more grounded—no longer worried about hotel room expenses, with my luggage bearing the footprints of exchanges around the world. Meeting industry peers at airports, a single glance is enough to understand what each other is up to.
People always ask me to reveal the secret to trading cryptocurrencies, and my answer never changes: mindset comes first, technology is just a tool. Here are some practical strategies I've developed over the years:

**Hold on tightly to BTC as the main trend.** It’s the market’s weather vane; when BTC is weak, altcoins are almost hopeless; when BTC is strong, altcoins have room for speculation. Occasionally, Ethereum will move independently, but don’t dream of altcoins defying the trend.

**Understand the tug-of-war between stablecoins and Bitcoin.** When stablecoins are trading at a premium, it indicates market risk aversion; when Bitcoin suddenly surges, don’t be greedy—taking profits quickly and reducing your position is always the right move.

**Identify three golden time windows.** Midnight to 1 AM is prone to flash crashes, a good time to place limit orders and catch bargains; 6-8 AM is the market’s directional indicator—if the market was weak the night before, it’s likely to continue weak, increasing the chance of a rebound during the day; otherwise, expect a correction. At 5 PM, US capital enters, causing noticeable volatility and ripples.

**Don’t be fooled by phrases like "Black Friday"—** news is the real driver of market movements.

The most crucial point: as long as it’s not an air coin and has genuine trading volume, don’t panic when it drops. Give it time, most will return to a reasonable price. If you have extra funds, buy in batches; if not, hold steady and don’t move. The dogecoin I bought at 0.085 has now increased more than twentyfold, thanks to patience and a steady mindset.

After ten years of fighting, I finally understand: trading crypto isn’t about talent; it’s about holding the rhythm through volatility. Surviving is the real skill.