Actually, making long trades is the way to earn big money; shorting won't make you profits.
You can try your current strategy; give it a shot, and practice will lead to true knowledge.
Controlling drawdowns is more important than generating profits.
Slow is fast; many people have to lose a lot of money to understand this principle.
Two years ago, I thought I had a deep understanding of this issue.
However, throughout this journey, I feel that my understanding is still not deep enough.
What you can control is actually how much you lose; how much you can earn is determined by the market—small gains, big gains, unexpected gains.
As long as you survive in this market long enough, there will always be opportunities for you.
What we often do is look for opportunities and seek returns.