In the early morning, a bearish belt hold of BTC directly smashed through the 86000 dollar mark.

I stared at the screen, the coffee hadn't gone cold yet, and I was already mentally prepared—I sensed the risk signal the night before: the probability of the Bank of Japan raising interest rates soared to 76%, and a global carry trade of 14 trillion yen was waiting to be closed. A storm is coming, cash must be held tight.

# How did I operate?

**First move: Control position, keep ammunition**

The night before the crash, I withdrew all my principal and left only a "watching position" of 500U. Someone asked, "What if it continues to rise?" I said, "Survive first, then there’s a chance to win."

**Second Strategy: Plan Ahead, Don't Chase Prices or Panic Sell**

This morning when the price dropped to 86000 USD, I placed spot buy orders in three tiers:
- 85000 USD/100 U
- 84000 USD/100U
- 83000 USD/100U

The more it drops, the more I buy, without touching leverage. Set the orders well and continue to sleep.

**Third tip: Take profits and don't be greedy for the highest point**

The transaction was made at 85000 USD. During the day, BTC rebounded to 88000 USD, and I sold half at 87500 USD to get back my principal. The remaining position has a trailing stop profit set at +3%.

In the end, 500U turned into 670U, achieving a 34% gain in a single day. Meanwhile, those who leveraged are still waiting to break even.

# Interest rate hikes are not the end, they are opportunities

After Japan raised interest rates last year, BTC reached a new high in just three months.

The core logic is simple: don't go all in, keep cash, place orders in advance, and enter the market in batches. Once the arbitrage positions are closed, the bulls will come back.

# Three iron rules, let's pick up bargains together next time

1. **Interest rate hike = discount season**, cash is king;
2. **Place limit orders in advance, don't chase K**, sleep soundly and stay calm;
3. **Take half of the profit first**, securing it is what counts.

The market changes every day, but the capital is just one share. Don't mistake luck for skill, and turn panic into a red envelope.

Next time the market encounters a "black swan", let's continue to ambush in advance and steadily reap the rewards!