Many people think making a comeback in the crypto market is a pipe dream. But those who have really struggled and fought in the market know—opportunities with assets like XRP, ETH, BTC are never just handed to you; they’re earned through perseverance.
At that time, I only had 2,000U left in my account. Friends in the circle were all telling me I should quit. But deep down, I knew this might be my last chance.
Late night is a magical time. From 2 to 5 a.m., when the US and European markets overlap, liquidity is at its lowest and price swings are the most unpredictable. Last year, a buddy of mine caught a strange fluctuation in SOL during this window; he used 500U principal with leverage, rode a 200% swing, and took off immediately. After that, I realized—when the market is at its most chaotic, that’s often the best time to get in.
I split my 2,000U into three parts:
First, I used 500U for ETH and BTC arbitrage. Big money moves between these two coins, so following the flow at least keeps you from losing too badly.
Next, I set aside 1,000U to go all in when the fear index drops below 10. When others are panic selling, that’s the best time to buy the dip. The logic is simple, but few people can actually pull it off.
Finally, I kept 500U as a “ghost position.” This portion stays untouched most of the time, only deployed when funding rates exceed 0.3%. Those moments typically mean market sentiment is extremely distorted, presenting the biggest opportunities for profit.
Setting stop-loss points is also an art. I never place stops at conventional spots; I usually put them at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level on BTC’s 4-hour chart or in areas where CME futures gaps exceed 3%. These are the hotspots where retail traders get liquidated, but also blind spots that big players can’t sweep.
When my account crossed 3,000U, the first thing I did wasn’t to increase my position, but to withdraw 900U and buy FDUSD for a steady 6% annual yield. The remaining 2,100U I continued to use for hedging between low market cap AI tokens and sector indices. Last December, I did a long-short hedge with WLD and AGIX, and in one week pulled a 470% return. Some say I was just lucky, but only I know how many all-nighters I pulled watching the market.
In the end, there’s no such thing as overnight riches in this market—only relentless effort to claw back every dollar lost. While others waste away in anxiety, the smart ones quietly accumulate their weapons: clear judgment, decisive execution, and an unbreakable will to never give up.