In a sideways market, many people are losing money. But there are also those who can turn 3000U into six figures—not relying on luck, but on execution.

From May to June, there is a practical case worth mentioning. Starting capital of 3000U, the account exceeded 100,000 after a month and a half. There was no major bull market, it was all earned during the sideways fluctuations.

First, let's talk about the first move: stop making unilateral bets.

When ETH is moving sideways, you can try setting up bidirectional orders. If it breaks upward, chase the long position; if it dips downward, go for the short position, and you can often profit from both sides. But the premise is – you must control the position size, for example, invest only 300U per transaction. As soon as you make a profit, immediately move the stop-loss to the break-even point, which essentially locks in the risk, ensuring that at least your principal won't be lost.

The second tactic is somewhat counterintuitive, but it really works.

When the account rises from 3000 to 5000, withdraw 2000 directly for safety. The remaining 3000 continues to operate. The funds are divided into three parts, and the positions are increased in batches. Take the SOL trade as an example, entering at 180, adding once after a rise, and adding again after another rise, all the way up to 195, with a single profit of over 8000. Throughout the process, the total position never exceeded 50%, and the stop-loss is always set 1% above the cost price—money earned is never easily given back.

The third strategy is more aggressive.

The BTC crash that time was directly tripled thanks to the hedging positions laid out in advance. I won't elaborate on the specific operations here, but the core logic is: in a sideways market, protecting the principal is much more important than chasing highs and cutting losses.

Many people don't lack opportunities; they just don't dare to act, don't know how to increase their positions, and are more reluctant to take profits. The market won't take emotions into account; it only recognizes discipline and details. The sideways period is actually a good time to practice – with low volatility and low trial-and-error costs, it's just right for refining strategies.

If a person explores too slowly, finding the right circle can help avoid detours.