I recently heard a story during a casual chat. A seasoned trader mentioned that a friend invested 2 million last year and ended up with almost nothing. I asked him, if at that time someone offered 1 million as tuition to learn a methodology, would he take it? He smiled and said he didn't know then. The logic behind this is quite clear— even if he knew, most people wouldn't listen. Some trading pitfalls can only be understood by experiencing them firsthand.

**The Illusion of Being "Targeted"**

Many traders have complained about the same phenomenon: it drops as soon as you buy, and rises as soon as you sell. I've heard this too many times. But this is not some mystical curse— the market runs 24 hours a day, and fluctuations are the basic rhythm. Every trade you make is just a grain of sand in the grand scheme.

Why does this feeling of being "targeted" occur? Simply put, it's human instinct at work. The brain is naturally prone to magnify its importance, mistaking chance for causality. But the market doesn't care whether you make or lose money; even if you blow up and exit, the candlestick chart will still move as it should, without deviation.

Traders who truly survive do one thing first: build an "emotional firewall." Write down the plan before the market opens, and during trading, simply turn off the software—act strictly according to signals. For example, after three consecutive losses, no matter how much you want to recover, stop trading. If profits exceed 50%, immediately withdraw the principal to lock in gains. It sounds incredibly simple, but how many people are defeated because of itchy fingers or fear in their hearts?

**The Price of Big Profits Is "Passive Ability"**

Someone asked: So how exactly do you operate?

The answer sounds like a joke: see the trend go up, set a stop-loss, and enter the market.

"Is it really that simple?" eyes wide open.

Yes, it's that simple. But simple ≠ easy. These are two different things.

The most bizarre thing about the crypto market is this: highly educated, technically skilled people don't necessarily make money. Instead, those who can "wait" often laugh last. In a bull market, the coins that are hotly promoted seem to have endless opportunities, but savvy traders know that real profit comes from holding back patience until the market gives a clear signal. No need to rush.

Some traders watch the screen all day, clicking here and there, but their costs keep rising. Conversely, those who check twice a week and remain especially calm when making decisions tend to have a smoother profit curve. Why? Because they don't care about short-term noise and only focus on the larger trend.

Set your stop-loss, manage your position properly, and keep a steady mindset—after these three are handled, everything else is a game of time. When the market offers an opportunity, you act. When it doesn't, don't mess around.

This last sentence may sound very dull, but its meaning is actually the most valuable.