The way the crypto world operates has indeed changed over the past couple of years. Many veterans are still debating whether to focus on spot trading or futures, but honestly, that's the wrong question to ask in the first place.

Take ETH and BTC as examples. The old logic of "spot is safe, and you'll definitely make money if you hold long enough" is long outdated. Many friends around me have stubbornly held onto this belief, only to see their accounts lose 80%-90%. Some people, even after a 10x increase in price, find it hard to turn things around.

The market trend of BNB also illustrates one point: currently, the most popular strategy is swing trading.

A few years ago, finding coins with 1000x or 100x returns on exchanges was not unusual, but looking at the current secondary market, such opportunities have almost disappeared. Out of hundreds of coins on exchanges, only one or two might see a 1-3x increase. Relying on lottery-style "one coin to become a legend" to turn a profit? The odds are ridiculously low.

So whether it's spot or futures trading, the core operation principle is one word: flexibility. Take profits quickly and run. Achieving a 10%-30% gain is already good. Accumulating small gains over time, gradually building your profits—that's the steady and prudent way to trade.

The market is moving closer to traditional finance, with volatility decreasing and the "dividend" period gradually fading. The era of relying on a single coin to skyrocket and turn your fortunes around is over. Now, swing trading is the most reliable way to make money—profiting repeatedly within reasonable market fluctuations, ultimately achieving steady growth.