The reality of the crypto world is often very painful—Newbies lose more money the harder they try, not because the market doesn't give opportunities, but simply because they are using the wrong methods. By the time you figure out the trading rules, your capital has already been exhausted in the market's repeated fluctuations.

The way to make money isn't that mysterious. Ultimately, it boils down to two steps: first, adjust your mindset, and second, hone your skills.

Many people get stuck here, not because they lack talent, but because they haven't grasped the operational logic of the market. Let's break down what those truly profitable traders are doing:

**Bitcoin is the metronome of the market**. Most altcoins follow suit; instead of dreaming of turning their fate around, it is better to keep pace with BTC.

**BTC and USDT often act as a seesaw**. When the stablecoin is strong, Bitcoin tends to retrace; when Bitcoin reaches a peak, it's time to switch to USDT to lock in profits.

**Sometimes you can pick up a bargain between midnight and one o'clock**. Place extreme buy or sell orders before going to bed, and occasionally you might encounter unexpected gifts from the market.

**The trend for the whole day can be seen from 6 to 8 in the morning**. If there is a significant drop in the early morning, it often continues to decline during the day—this is actually an opportunity to buy more; if there is a pleasing rise in the early morning, the morning session often opens high, but it may also become a selling point.

**Focus on the market at 5 PM**. The real volatility of the market only begins once the US session opens.

**Be especially vigilant on Friday**. The market sometimes loves to operate in the opposite direction, at this time reading the news is more reliable than betting on the direction.

**For coins with trading volume, don't be too afraid of a drop**. As long as it’s not a direct crash, you can add positions in batches or wait for a rebound; time will eventually be on your side.

The crypto world is never short of opportunities; what it lacks are those who can make fewer mistakes and adhere to discipline. Being slow is not weakness; surviving is what allows you to embrace the next bull market.