I was recently chatting with a seasoned trader, and he said something particularly eye-opening: In the crypto world, it's no longer about betting on the direction; it's about mastering the rhythm.

Thinking about it carefully, that's indeed the case. Too many people are still debating whether futures or spot trading is more stable, unaware that the game has already changed. The old logic of "holding spot will inevitably lead to a rise" has long been ruthlessly proven wrong by the market. You might think you're holding quality assets, but in reality, they could just be chips slowly evaporating.

I've seen a friend who, during a bull market, went all-in on spot long-term holdings, confidently saying he wouldn't touch it for three years. When the bear market hit, his 120,000 USD assets plummeted to just over 10,000, and he never mentioned crypto again. I've made the same mistake myself—thinking long-term holding would work, only to have all profits wiped out in a single correction.

Later, I changed my approach—no longer betting on the direction, but focusing solely on rhythm. Participate in swings when they happen, take profits when available, even if only 10% or 20% per trade, as long as it's stable and repeatable. Recently, I did a short-term trade on COAI, shorted at 14.9, closed at 14.1, netting 9,800 USD in a day. That’s not luck; it’s about capturing the market rhythm.

The current market is a patience game. Mainstream coins lack upward momentum, small-cap tokens are too risky, and waiting for miracles will only make the distance grow. To make money here, first learn to defend—profit in crypto depends on rhythm, and safeguarding your capital relies on position management. Take profits quickly, lock in gains, and aim for small monthly returns. Use compound growth to achieve annual increases—that’s the long-term survival rule.

The past era was driven by dreams and narratives to sustain a cycle; now, it’s about execution and trading discipline. Not everyone who can read the charts makes money, but those who can adjust strategies in time are the true veterans.

2025 is already more than halfway through. The most important thing I want to say is: don’t chase the dream of getting rich overnight; learn to control your trading rhythm. Don’t gamble on sudden wealth; focus on steady growth. The direction is unpredictable, but mastering the rhythm is in your hands. The ten-year veterans who have survived rely on reverence for rhythm and disciplined execution.