Making achievements in the crypto world all boils down to one thing.

That year, during a market crash, I was scammed along with an old mentor. Over drinks, he said something I still remember: "There’s no such thing as a complicated market. As long as you keep a steady mindset, it will naturally bring you profits." Only later did I realize that the biggest opponent in the crypto space isn’t the market itself, but human nature.

In a bull market, everyone becomes an analyst; when prices fall, they turn into escapees. Most people lose money not because they’re bad at trading, but because they are driven by greed and fear. The reason I’ve gone from a complete novice to where I am now is because of a proven trading framework—simple, but truly effective:

**Level One: Enter with Confidence**. Don’t rush in just because prices are surging; downturns are the real opportunities. Try small positions to get a feel for the market—much better than going all-in at once.

**Level Two: Be Patient During Consolidation**. When prices consolidate at low levels for a long time, it’s usually accumulation; when they stay sideways at high levels, a reversal often follows. Build positions quietly at lows, sell at highs—this is the basic rule for survival.

**Level Three: Sell on Rises, Look for Opportunities on Dips**. Chasing gains and panic selling can make you a bagholder, but sharp declines can present opportunities—provided you understand the structure and support levels, don’t guess blindly.

**Level Four: Buy on Red, Sell on Green**. This is the hardest to execute; most people do the opposite. Panic at green candles, greed at red candles.

**Level Five: Enter Early on Dips, Exit at Midday**. Not foolproof, but for medium and short-term trading, this rhythm can help you avoid many pitfalls.

It was only later that I truly understood: a master isn’t someone who trades every day, but someone who acts decisively when it’s time to act, and remains still when it’s best to wait. By analyzing candlesticks and volume, you can judge the trend candle by candle. All these skills are honed in the market.

When the market is rising, many are afraid to move; when it’s falling, they hesitate to buy; when they finally make a profit, they’re reluctant to sell; and when they lose, they panic to cut losses—if you don’t conquer these mental demons, no matter how much you earn, you won’t be able to keep it. The secret to the market, in essence, lies right here.