Looking ahead to 2026, this year’s accounts have been settled, and the gains of 600,000 USDT are sitting there. But I have to be honest, this isn’t some innate talent; it’s simply that I’ve stepped on enough pits to understand how to survive in this circle.

Staying up late is a must. Don’t listen to those motivational talks about how free and easy the crypto world is. The real market hours are aligned with the European and American working hours, and if you don’t stay up, you simply can’t keep up. During those three months last year, my routine was to sleep at 8 PM and wake up at 3 AM to monitor the market—living like a nocturnal animal, but it was definitely worth it. Those three waves of ETH’s early morning surges, catching just one of them could net you a 30%+ increase. If you don’t watch the charts? You don’t even have the qualification to watch the fun.

Daytime crashes? Don’t panic. The Asian session’s sell-offs are basically a scam, meant to scare you into selling at a loss. The most memorable one was in July, when Bitcoin dropped to 59,000 during the day, and everyone was bearish. I placed an order at 58,500, and by night, it shot up to 63,000. You need to understand this logic— the more Asian traders cry and panic, the more aggressively the Europeans and Americans push the market at night. The more vicious the stabbing, the bigger the opportunity afterward. Seeing a 15% dip and thinking it’s an accident? Actually, that’s a trap set by the market makers. The 125-point dip on SOL last month was the same— doubled in two days.

The real market is never gentle; it’s only ruthless. If you’re scared, you’re just falling into the trap.

Good news? It’s time to run. During the ETF rally in June, Bitcoin rose seven days early. When the news finally hit, I immediately sold all my holdings and went short, and the next day, it dropped 10%. The crypto game isn’t about fundamentals; it’s about expectations and how they’re fulfilled. When the news drops, it’s time to “sell the fact.”

Heavy positions? There’s no future in that. At least half of the all-in players will be waiting in line. My current principle is simple: never allocate more than 5% of your capital in a single position. Some think that’s too conservative, but I see it as prudent. Only those who survive can talk about making money.

The most profitable thing in crypto isn’t some advanced technology; it’s discipline. It’s not about how accurate your judgment is, but whether you can control yourself. Knowing when to run, when to endure, and when to wait—that’s the basic quality of top players. Ultimately, the market is there to be traded, not to be buried with. If you can’t accept this, then just wait to be taught a lesson by the market.