Having been in the crypto world long enough, I finally understand that making money isn't as mysterious as it seems.

When I first started, like most people—I thought that making a profit meant I was a genius, and losing was just due to the market being uncooperative. My account was like a roller coaster, operating entirely based on mood, with no real strategy.

The real turning point came from those "tuition fees." After paying enough, I gradually saw clearly: it's not about luck or intuition, but about cognitive accumulation and disciplined persistence.

**The morning session is a window for observation.** The opening market sentiment is the most raw and pure. Don't panic when there's a sudden sell-off; often, that's an opportunity for an ambush. If it surges right after opening, the market mood is high—at this point, you need to suppress greed and take profits when appropriate.

**The midday session emphasizes maintaining a stable mindset.** Sudden sharp rises during this time are usually emotional plays; chasing blindly will likely get you trapped. When the market weakens, it's actually a chance to accumulate energy. Once it stabilizes, there might be a more intense move the next day.

**The most testing time is during a decline.** Don't rush to cut losses when prices plunge; most of the oscillations in the morning are just bluffing. If the market consolidates for a while, don't try to outsmart it—sometimes, holding no position is the best strategy.

**Trading must have boundaries.** Don't act prematurely if the price hasn't reached your expected high; don't blindly buy if it hasn't fallen to your target price. Especially when the market is volatile, forcing a trade is just wasting time and energy.

**The ultimate trick is actually the simplest.** Bottom-fishing with a bearish candle, taking profits with a bullish candle, combined with contrarian thinking—watching others panic while remaining calm, and acting decisively when others are fearful—this is the opportunity for the smart trader.

Ultimately, whether trading cryptocurrencies can achieve stable profits depends less on technique than you think. **Patience is the real edge.** Surviving consolidation and finally securing profits is the true gold.