The most frequently asked question in the backend private messages is: "How to stay stable without losing in the crypto market?"

I remember the meeting in Shenzhen last year very clearly. Lao Lin was staring at his phone screen, and his account balance showed 12,000 U. He said he was watching the market for eight hours every day, and his hair was visibly thinning.

He is actually not foolish and has a good eye for selecting coins. The problem lies in his operations: he panics and sells as soon as the price rises a bit, fearing that the profit will fly away; when a real bull market comes, he can't control himself and rushes to the high point, and then he ends up standing guard.

I asked him at the time: "Are you planning to continue betting based on feelings, or do you really want to build up your account?"

He thought for a long time and said to give it a try.

So I told him a few things —

Don't rush to enter the market. Before the 5-day moving average and 10-day moving average have formed an upward arrangement, even if the coin price jumps happily, just keep an eye on it and don't make any moves.

Keep your position light. The first trade is always a trial; add more only if you have floating profits, and do not touch the principal at all.

Cut losses decisively. Set a line at 1.5%, and when it reaches that point, sell without giving yourself a chance to make excuses.

Take profit in stages. First, sell half to pocket the profits, and let the rest follow the trend, going as far as it can.

He did it for three months.

In the past two months, the main focus was on swing trading with mainstream coins, and the account gradually climbed to 40,000 U. Later, he began to follow the rhythm of sector rotation, managing to set up positions a little in advance before each rally. Once, after confirming support on a pullback, he increased his position, which pushed the account directly to 110,000 U.

A couple of days ago, he sent a message saying: "In the past, I was chasing the market, but now I feel like I'm waiting for the market to come."

Many people think that doubling is based on luck. In fact, it's not luck that's lacking, but rhythm and a sense of position.

Trading is essentially about being in the right place and letting the trend carry you.

The market won't wait for anyone, but the method can keep you at the table.