The more the market fluctuates, the more calm people need to be when making money

Recently, the market has been fluctuating constantly; just as a green candle appears to bring joy, a red candle quickly follows. Many people are beginning to doubt: “Is the big wave over?” “Or is this cycle already ending?”
In reality, strong fluctuations are often not the end but a preparation step for a bigger move.
Newcomers see chaos; experienced traders see a “filtering” process.
The Market Must Let Go of Some People to Rise
No big wave starts when everyone is euphoric.
Before large capital truly pushes prices higher, the market usually goes through a “clearing out” phase:
Unpredictable price swings
Contradictory news
Strong emotional swings among the crowd
Small investors lose patience
Those prone to panic—selling on dips and chasing on rallies—are often pushed out during this phase.
When enough “weak hands” leave, selling pressure diminishes, and the market becomes light enough to bounce back.
Why Can We Believe This Is a Preparation Phase?

  1. Large Capital Is Not Panicking
    Long-term holders and institutions do not trade based on 4-hour candles. They look at multi-year cycles.
    For them, short-term volatility is just an opportunity to optimize entry points. When others are fearful, they accumulate. When the crowd is euphoric, they distribute.
    If “big money” were truly withdrawing, we would see very clear signals: liquidity drying up, on-chain capital outflows in large amounts, and long-term trend structures breaking down completely. Currently, that picture has not materialized.
  2. Market Sentiment Is Cooling Down
    An interesting characteristic of the market is:
    When everyone talks about crypto → it’s usually near the top
    When the community is silent, with little discussion → it’s usually near the accumulation zone
    The decline in discussion enthusiasm, increased cautious sentiment, and reduced panic selling are often signs that the market is entering a “cooling” phase before re-accelerating.
    Big waves are not born from enthusiasm but from frustration.
  3. Policies Are Unclear but Not Negative
    Sometimes, the market declines due to overly high expectations.
    Unapproved policies do not immediately negate long-term trends. Many major changes in the financial world start slowly and then accelerate.
    The “testing the waters” phase is often when the market is most doubtful—and also when opportunities quietly form.
    What Is the Most Important at This Moment?
    It’s not predicting the top or bottom.
    It’s not finding a coin that x100s.
    It’s managing yourself.
  4. Don’t Let the Market Lead Your Emotions
    When volatility is high, acting more does not necessarily mean more effective.
    The best thing you can do at times is… do less.
    Better to miss a rally than to push yourself into a wrong position.
  5. Positioning Is More Important Than Prediction
    A long-term survival rule is never “all-in.”
    The reverse pyramid method can be applied:
    Reduce sharply → buy in small parts
    Increase aggressively → gradually take profits
    Always keep cash on hand for bad times
    This approach doesn’t guarantee perfect bottom-timing, but it prevents you from being eliminated from the game.
    And in crypto, survival is the greatest advantage.
  6. Only Make Money in Your Area of Knowledge
    Altcoins can be attractive, memes can explode quickly. But if you don’t understand the flow mechanics, tokenomics, and distribution cycles, profits are often only temporary.
    Keeping the core of your portfolio in assets with proven long-term positions will help you go the distance.
    The market does not reward the fastest.
    It rewards those who last the longest.
    Big Waves Are Not for Impatient People
    The market is like a roller coaster:
    Some get thrown off mid-ride
    Some stay seated until the end
    The difference is not in accurately predicting every small move but in enduring volatility without breaking your discipline.
    If the up cycle continues, what matters is not whether you guess the bottom correctly but whether you still hold your position and mindset strong enough to enjoy the gains.
    Finally, remember:
    Volatility is not the enemy.
    Lack of discipline is the real enemy.
    Keep your own rhythm.
    Manage your capital carefully.
    Act only when you truly understand what you are doing.
    The wave may be approaching.
    But those who benefit are always those who are prepared in advance.
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