You can only manage your account profits if you can control yourself. This has been my deepest realization after years of navigating the crypto world.

Beginners often ask me how to successfully bottom fish or how to chase highs without getting trapped. I always want to tell them a harsh truth — candlestick charts are just surface appearances; the real opponent is the restless beast inside their own hearts.

If you can tame it, no matter how turbulent the market, you'll remain steady as a rock; if you can't, even with the most precise entry points, you'll ultimately watch your profits turn into bubbles. This is not just motivational talk; it’s a blood-and-tears lesson built from real experience.

Once, during a market crash, I was chatting with an experienced trader who had gone through three bull and bear cycles. He was eating and casually said, "Seeing the right direction? Anyone can do that. But can you hold on? That’s the real skill." I understood it only vaguely at the time, but as I kept stepping into more pits, I realized this statement is truly the truth.

Look closely at the people around you. Most aren’t defeated by the market itself; they are driven into chaos by their own greed and fear. When prices rise a few points, they become inflated, thinking they are geniuses; when prices fall a little, they start doubting everything, believing the crypto world is doomed. They stare at the screen all day, frequently entering and exiting, but never seriously think about when to act and when to stay still.

My success so far has never relied on secret indicators or magical formulas. It’s built on a few simple, brutal survival rules — lessons learned from mistakes piled up over time.

**Tip 1: Don’t rush to show off at the start**

When the market just begins to move, your fingers will itch to act. But often, this is when the risk is greatest. Before the main trend is confirmed, I never get greedy. I try small positions, or even sit back and watch the show with tea, waiting for the trend to become clear before gradually adding. Although this might mean missing out on some early gains, it’s far better than blindly jumping in and getting trapped.

**Tip 2: Range-bound consolidation is a mirror**

Low-level sideways movement usually indicates brewing strength; high-level sideways movement, nine times out of ten, is waiting for the bagholders. Understanding this rhythm can help you avoid many pitfalls.