Many people ask how to make money in the crypto world. My answer often disappoints—there's no secret, just that I've suffered enough losses.

Let's start with a reality: the crypto market is hardly free or easy. The real market movements happen during the hours when European and American traders are active. Last year, I tried sleeping at 8 PM and waking up at 3 AM for three months, living like a vampire. But those midnight surges in ETH really offered 30%+ gains if you caught them. If you don’t watch the charts, you’re barely touching the edge of the market.

Many people are scared off by the trend of Asian trading sessions. In fact, major dips during the day are often opportunities—Asian market crashes are usually just to shake out retail investors. I remember in July, Bitcoin dropped to $59,000 during the day with everyone bearish, and I had a buy order at $58,500. By evening, it shot up directly to $63,000. The more severe the spike, the fiercer the rebound usually is. Those seemingly accidental 15% quick dips? That’s the market’s head shaking out the chips. After that $125 dip in SOL last month, it doubled within two days.

Regarding news, the crypto market isn’t really about fundamentals; it’s more about expectations being fulfilled. The June ETF rally was a typical example—Bitcoin surged seven days early, and when the news officially came out, it was actually time to "sell the news." I immediately liquidated and went short, losing 10% the next day.

Back to risk management. Heavy positions have no future. Half of the people going all-in are waiting in line to jump off a building. I now never risk more than 5% of my capital on a single trade. Some think that’s too slow, but I believe that’s stability. Only those who survive have the right to talk about making money. The most profitable traders in crypto have never relied on complex techniques—they rely on discipline.

What do top-tier players depend on? Running away when needed, patience, and waiting. It’s not about how accurate your judgment is, but whether you can control your own hands. The market is there to be traded, not to bury yourself with. If you can’t listen, then just wait to be taught a lesson.