I have a friend who checks the charts every day but keeps losing money. I asked him what's wrong, and he said: "I'm always trading, so why is my capital shrinking?" I poured him a cup of tea and said one sentence that woke him up—"You see the ups and downs; I see the trend itself. We're not playing the same game at all."

My trading method is actually very simple, just three rules, explained separately.

**First is filtering out noise.** Fluctuations below the daily chart are all distractions—4-hour rebounds, 1-hour declines—these are all traps for traders. I only look at the daily and weekly charts; the big trend is clear at these levels. Keep your eyes on the main direction, and you won't be easily led astray by intraday volatility.

**Second is building positions step by step.** Not going all-in at once, but starting with a small order to test the waters—like throwing a stone to gauge depth. Once the weekly chart gives a clear buy or sell signal, then gradually add more, stacking layer upon layer. The benefit of this approach is psychological stability; even if you stop out, it won't hurt too much.

**Third is setting "loose" stop-losses.** Place your stop-loss outside the low points of the weekly chart's reversal, giving the market enough room to fluctuate. This way, daily volatility can't trigger your stop-loss, and your sleep quality naturally improves.

After entering the market, the days become the easiest. At the close each day, just spend 5 minutes asking yourself: "Is this trend still alive? Is it consolidating or already over?" After that, turn off the software, do your workout if needed, listen to music if you want. Someone asked me how much is in my account; honestly, a seven-figure USD amount just grows quietly, and no one knows.

The most core principle: Money is made sitting, not trading.

Frequent trading just pays fees to the market. Catching three or four decent waves a year, each with a target gain of 50%, can double your capital through compounding. Nine small stop-outs are just the cost of trial and error; the tenth time, when you seize the critical opportunity, the gains can cover all losses and even fund a year's living expenses. That’s the survival way in the crypto world.

Reduce trading frequency, and your position size can be increased. No matter how sophisticated high-frequency systems are, they can't withstand the daily wear and tear of the market. We're not fighting the market with punches; we're waiting for that one fatal opportunity.

Crypto markets fluctuate every day, but treating all volatility as opportunity will cause you to miss the real chances. How to lock in those three or four truly "one-hit kills" amid the noise? That answer is for those who truly understand the market to ponder.

Market conditions change, but the two bottom lines—protecting your principal and maintaining your original intention—remain unchanged. When the next cycle arrives, you'll be able to stand firm.