Since getting on board in 2021, after two rounds of bull and bear markets, the biggest realization is this: when the market doesn't cooperate, any further efforts are just a waste of energy.

Numbers on paper don't count; what you actually have in hand is yours. Floating profits can evaporate at any time, but floating losses are a real pain. That's human nature: reluctant to let go when prices rise, and stubbornly holding on when they fall.

My strategy has changed now - first, secure a passive income that can cover daily expenses, and then wait. Wait for what? Wait until the big trend becomes clear to heavily get on board, making easy money along the way; occasionally hitting a small bull, earning some pocket money is also fine.

What you should really do during a bear market is to take a good rest. Don't spend all day staring at the market, fantasizing about bottom fishing and turning things around. If you need to lie flat, then lie flat. Take care of your state so that you can seize the next opportunity when it comes.