Year-end is here, and the market can easily turn around or die.

Every year at this time, the market trend is quite similar—capital is active, news is everywhere, and candlestick movements are rapid and fierce. Some people ride a wave to full profit and then harvest, while others, if they’re not careful, end up losing everything and their accounts are wiped out.

What’s the difference? It’s not the market itself, but the mindset.

As the year comes to an end, everyone wants to make a final push. But what’s the result? The more anxious you are, the more you lose. Volatility in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and ZEC is already high, and with tricks like诱多 (诱多) and诱空 (诱空) everywhere, retail traders chasing highs and selling lows become the best targets for harvesting.

There are a few key points to understand about the year-end market:

First, volatility really increases. Prices rise rapidly and fall just as fiercely. Second, the market especially likes to harvest those without discipline. Those chasing highs get trapped, those selling lows get cut, and then they regret the rebound. Third, real opportunities aren’t found by watching the charts every day, but by waiting until the trend is truly clear before taking action.

What’s the most feared situation? Increasing your position size, loosening discipline, and then a small trigger causes everything to collapse—making all your efforts for the year go to waste.

My approach is actually very simple: don’t predict the market, don’t operate with full positions, and don’t go nonstop. Wait until the trend is clear and the rhythm is right before acting. Take profits immediately when you’re in the money, no dragging or emotional battles. Whether it’s short-term contracts or medium-to-long-term spot positions, the core logic remains the same.

The year-end market isn’t some kind of benefit; it’s for those with patience and self-discipline. Want to double your holdings? Sure, but only if you survive first. Surviving is always more important than how much you earn.