Coins like $ZEC and similar altcoins are not completely off-limits during market trends; the key is not to operate like a chives (riding the wave recklessly).

Having gone through two complete bull and bear cycles, I’ve come to see one thing more clearly: whether your account can grow big has little to do with your trading frequency. Those who truly benefit from the market all share one trait—timing their moves precisely.

**First Pitfall: Always Waiting for the "Perfect Price"**

Once the trend confirms a move, there’s no room for you to wait and see repeatedly. Early small pullbacks are almost always traps; chasing highs seems risky, but in reality, waiting for the bottom often results in missing the move entirely. Do you keep waiting for that lowest point? Most of the time, you end up with a string of limit-downs.

**Second Pitfall: Betting Everything on One Coin**

Diversification has been talked about to death, but few actually do it. At least spread your bets across different main sectors—public chains, AI track, gaming ecosystems, DePin infrastructure. When the bull market rotates, one coin stalls while another surges. Don’t put all your chips in one basket.

**Third Pitfall: Too Much Tinkering**

Constantly switching positions earns you hard-earned money, but the costs are especially high. How does real big profit come about? It’s when you buy in and then let the market move on its own. Hold tight and let the market do the work. Those tenfold or hundredfold returns in history are all made by holding through the ups and downs. Selling prematurely is the biggest regret you’ll have.

**Fourth Pitfall: Ignoring Emotional Signals**

Market sentiment is a contrarian indicator. When the whole network is bearish and no one dares to buy, it’s often when large upward energy is building; conversely, when everyone is dreaming of getting rich quick and screens are full of profit screenshots, risk is already accumulating. When there’s disagreement, go bold; when everyone agrees, be cautious.

**Fifth Pitfall: Being Scared Off by Washouts**

Bull markets always experience several sharp corrections, each feeling like the bottom might break. But coins with solid consensus and sound logic are actually being tested during these washouts. Those who persist continue to hit new highs afterward, while those who can’t endure will only watch others profit in the final wave.

The core logic is this:

In a bull market, the reward doesn’t go to the smart. Those who pick the right direction, manage their positions reasonably, and can withstand volatility are the true winners. Don’t gamble recklessly; manage your positions well. Don’t let market fears make you anxious—hold onto your coins. The money from this bull run was always meant to be in your account.