Why do some traders only operate three or four times a year yet manage to double their profits, while most people lose money by trading frequently? The key lies in understanding the cycle and controlling desires.

First, change your perspective on market analysis—broaden your time frame. Fluctuations below the daily chart are noise; the 4-hour chart should only be used to observe structural frameworks. Truly valuable entry signals must come from confirmation on the daily or weekly charts. What’s the benefit of doing this? You automatically filter out 99% of false signals.

Adjust your entry logic as well. Use a very small position to test the waters, like throwing a stone to explore the path. Once the weekly candle confirms the direction, add positions gradually. Stop-loss? Place it outside the reverse low of the weekly candle—wide enough to let the market fluctuate freely, and wide enough for you to sleep well at night.

From building a position to closing it, it usually takes at least a month. During this month, I don’t watch the market constantly—after each trading day’s close, I spend only three minutes reviewing progress, checking where I am according to the original plan, whether the trend is continuing or consolidating. Knowing this is enough. What do I do with the rest of my time? Read books, exercise, write code, or even do some part-time work. Trading becomes a side job; people around you only know you’re “investing a bit,” and they never suspect you’re running seven-figure trades.

Why can’t most people hold onto their positions? Because their eyes are only on the floating gains and losses. The mature approach is to focus solely on whether the trend is alive or dead. As long as the K-line structure isn’t broken, treat the trade as if it doesn’t exist. Out of ten small stop-loss attempts, nine are usually wasted effort, but the tenth’s profit is enough to recover the losses and cover a year’s living expenses. Remember this—big money is actively given by the market, not squeezed out through frequent trading.

Afraid of your heart racing? Start with 0.1 lot, double it when you grow confident, then slowly add to your position. When trading frequency decreases, leverage can be used more reasonably; once frequency skyrockets, even the most perfect system can’t withstand long-term wear. Capture three or four major trends per year, aiming for 50% profit each wave, and compound interest will automatically double your gains. The crypto market is never short of volatility opportunities; what’s truly scarce is the discipline—not to see every fluctuation as a must-participate event.

This method’s premise is real trading, capable of withstanding the test of real money. If you want to root yourself in the crypto space and steadily accumulate rather than experience big swings, don’t explore blindly in the dark. Find a reliable methodology and work with someone who executes well—that will get you there much faster.