How Did I Maintain Profits Amid Crazy Fluctuations?

Many people ask me a familiar question: “Hey, I’m looking in the right direction, why am I still not making money?” If you’ve ever followed the correct trend but your account still erodes, then this article is for you. A few days ago, near midnight, a fellow trader sent me a screenshot of his account along with a message: “What’s going on with this market, man? I see it’s about to go up, but as soon as I enter, it reverses; just cut my losses and it soars again.” Sound familiar? I dare say 90% of experienced traders have gone through this feeling. The market is not wrong. The mistake is that we lack the proper trading rhythm.

1. Why Do Most Traders Always Buy at the Top – Sell at the Bottom? I’ve witnessed many people: Seeing a long green candle → heart poundingSeeing a breakout → fear of missing out (FOMO) jumping inSeeing others boast about profits → FOMO rushing in And the usual result is: 👉 Buying right at the distribution zone of the sharks. When the market surges, greed makes you fear missing out. When the market corrects slightly, fear causes panic selling. Sharks understand this very well: Accumulation phase → create pessimism so you sell cheaplyDistribution phase → create excitement so you chase and buy If you often: Buy at the peak after a strong rallyPanic sell when prices shake slightly 👉 then the problem isn’t analysis, but discipline and trading rhythm.
2. What Is the Essence of “Trading Rhythm”? Trading rhythm isn’t about predicting prices; it’s about how you react to the market. Based on my experience, trading rhythm consists of 3 core factors: First: Timing Not every day offers opportunities. Beautiful opportunities may only appear a few times a month. Knowing when to stay out is just as important as knowing when to enter. Second: Position management Never invest your entire capital Never go all-in Always enter small – correct mistakes – increase position only when right. Third: Psychology Don’t get greedy when in profit Don’t panic when losing A losing trader isn’t because they’re wrong often, but because they can’t handle the volatility. According to Wyckoff’s method, the market always revolves around 4 stages: Accumulation Markup Distribution Markdown The ones making money are those who: Buy when the market is quiet Sell when the crowd is euphoric
3. How I Find My Suitable Trading Rhythm After many years of “paying tuition,” I’ve derived a few survival principles: Never chase the market If I don’t buy early, I accept missing out. There’s always another train coming, but boarding late often means a one-way ticket down the abyss. Always have a plan before entering a trade Before buying, I already know: Where to buy How much to buy Where to cut losses if wrong How to take profits if right I often use trailing stop ( to move my take-profit point ): Price rises → move the take-profit up Preserve profits, avoid guessing the top Divide into smaller parts to last longer Divide orders when buying Divide when selling Practical example: I buy a coin at the bottom zone, split into 3 parts When the price increases by 10% → start selling Each +5% → sell a part 👉 Not selling at the top, 👉 but an average profit of about 18% is very safe.
4. When You Lose Your Trading Rhythm – What To Do Immediately? Even I sometimes lose my rhythm. At those times, I do 3 things: 1️⃣ Stop trading immediately Turn off the screen. Go outside and breathe. Psychological chaos → trades will go wrong. 2️⃣ Return to the original plan Ask yourself: Is the market wrong or am I wrong? Are the entry conditions still valid? 3️⃣ Cut losses when necessary I always remember Paul Tudor Jones’ words: “Only a fool averages down on a losing position.” Preserving capital is more important than saving face. Last month, I lost 3 consecutive trades. I paused for 2 days, analyzed again, then returned to the market. Result: recovered everything and even made a profit.
5. Surviving Longer Is More Important Than Making Quick Gains In this market: 👉 Longevity is more important than big wins. Many criticize a 30% annual profit as low. But if you sustain 30% per year over 10 years, 👉 your assets will grow more than 13 times. Trading isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon. Sometimes running Sometimes walking Sometimes stopping altogether A good trader is someone who waits patiently, only trading when the setup is clear enough that no prayer is needed. Conclusion Seeing others boast about profits makes everyone eager to jump in. But you must remember: Those who boast today Could blow up their accounts tomorrow This market doesn’t honor reckless people; it only rewards disciplined ones. 👉 Finding your own trading rhythm is more important than any indicator. Price going up or down – you can’t control that. But how you react is entirely in your hands. If this article helps you see the market more clearly, follow @blogtienso to stay updated on trading mindset, capital management, and real-entry points.