At thirty-nine, looking at the eight-digit number in my account, I often think back to when I was twenty-two, stepping into the crypto world with just a few thousand. Over the years, from a girl who spent sleepless nights staring at candlestick charts to an old player who can now say, 'Trading is much easier than doing business,' I have fallen into pitfalls, shed tears, and discovered some patterns. Perhaps this can inspire those of you who are still confused.
Many people ask me the secret to making money; it really isn’t any advanced technology; the mindset is the key behind the candlestick charts. Here are eight ironclad rules I’ve learned over the past decade:
1. Bitcoin is always the leader.
After watching for so many years, most of the time Bitcoin's rise and fall serves as a signal for the entire market. Ethereum can occasionally move independently, but altcoins generally cannot escape its influence. Understanding Bitcoin's rhythm is equivalent to grasping most of the market's pulse.
2. Bitcoin and USDT are like a seesaw.
When USDT rises quietly, beware of a possible drop in Bitcoin; conversely, when Bitcoin surges, it’s a good time to position oneself in USDT. This inverse relationship between these 'frenemies' hides many arbitrage opportunities.
3. The 'money-picking window' from 0-1 AM.
During the time when domestic players are fast asleep, the market often experiences sudden 'spikes'. Placing a buy order slightly below the current price and a sell order slightly above can often yield unexpected gains by the next day. I've been doing this for five years, and it has never disappointed me.
4. Set the tone of the day from 6 to 8 in the morning.
If it drops from 0-6 and continues to drop from 6-8, there's a high probability of a rebound that day; if it rises in the first half and continues to surge in the second half, one should be cautious of a pullback. The trend during this time window often reveals the market's temperament for the day.
5. Quality coins are not afraid of drops.
As long as the coin has trading volume, it can break even in as little as three days or as long as a month. Accumulating in batches to lower costs is the true confidence.
6. Long-term investment beats frequent trading.
The Dogecoin bought at 0.089 has increased more than 20 times now. Trading is not about jumping in and out every day; it's about understanding trends, controlling your mindset, and waiting for opportunities.
I have come this far not because of particularly good luck, but because I have always respected the market's rhythm and never clashed with it head-on.
If you have questions about these patterns or want to discuss specific coins' strategies, feel free to leave a message for Ling Jie. This path in the crypto world can be walked quickly alone, but a group can go further.
