As Bitcoin volatility intensifies and the altcoin season approaches, many people have fallen into the same trap.

A very typical case: a trader started with a capital of 100,000 USDT and lost it all the way down to just 3,000 USDT. How bad was the process? Dozens of trades in a day, with fees eroding the capital faster than it could grow; seeing someone in the crypto circle brag about hundredfold gains on small coins, he immediately went all-in, only to be slapped in the face by the market the next day.

The most devastating moment was at 3 a.m., still staring at the K-line chart, with cigarette butts piling up one after another, eyes bloodshot. At that time, he kept asking himself: Am I just a target for market manipulation?

Later, he realized that the problem wasn't with technical analysis or coin selection skills, but with his trading style itself.

**From "Machine Gun" to "Sniper"**

The real turning point came from a simple piece of advice: stop firing wildly, learn to sniper.

The core of sniping is patience. Patience for what? Do not act until the market is ready; avoid trading on fuzzy signals; only place orders at the most confirmed breakout points. The timeframe must be at least 4 hours; don’t be disturbed by intraday noise.

In other words—it's better to miss ten opportunities than to make one mistake. Limit yourself to three trades per day. When you feel restless, go for a run; absolutely no impulsive clicking.

**"Step Ladder" Position Management Method**

Frequent trading is one reason for losses; unreasonable position sizing is another deadly factor.

Here is a proven method:

Your first trade should not exceed 10% of your total capital. This is the baseline.

Only consider adding to your position when there are floating profits. Don’t start full position from the beginning; let profits drive the growth of your position.

When profits reach 20%, take half of the gains off the table. The remaining part follows the trend; greedy traders often end up losing due to overconfidence.

If losses exceed 5%, cut your losses immediately. Never add to losing positions. Never gamble on luck.

**Discipline is More Important Than Technique**

If you hit two consecutive stop-losses, shut down your trading for the day. The market will still be there tomorrow, but your mindset needs to stay calm.

Daily review is a must. Break down your losing trades—why you entered, why you stopped out; extract the logic of your winning trades—what signals are most reliable, what timeframes are most effective.

The market is ruthless; it doesn’t tolerate luck or illusions. But beneath its brutality, there are patterns to follow.

First, learn to preserve your capital (manage risk), then talk about profits. Those who reverse this order will ultimately become market fertilizer.

True turnaround always depends on execution. Dreams of overnight riches are no match for the determination to strictly follow discipline every time. No matter how the market evolves or whether the altcoin season truly arrives, only those who stick to these principles can survive longer in Bitcoin’s volatility.