Recently, a friend of mine asked me, "How can I keep making money in the crypto market?" The question sounds simple, but the answer is often complicated by people.

When he found me a few years ago, his account only had 15,000 USDT. It’s not a matter of intelligence—he understands technology, can read candlestick charts, and analyze trends. The real problem lies elsewhere: he always misses the final step.

He’s afraid of missing out on a 5% rise and rushes to sell; when Bitcoin pulls back, he’s reluctant to add to his position, and by the time the main upward wave starts, he’s already out; by the time he reacts, the opportunity has long gone. He asked me if his technical skills weren’t enough. I told him no, it’s about not catching the rhythm right.

The logic of making money in the crypto space, on the surface, seems to be about skills, but essentially, it’s about rhythm.

I advised him to change three habits: first, don’t go all-in; second, only add to positions when there’s unrealized profit; third, don’t change your stop-loss once set. We’re not here to gamble with our lives, but to accumulate gains through "orderly position rolling."

The rules are simple—only enter when the trend is clear, start with small positions at the bottom; during consolidation phases, observe; wait until the market shows a confirmed direction before following; and always proceed strictly according to the plan, never let emotions drive decisions.

He did exactly that. Initially, he accumulated Ethereum ecosystem-related tokens, and his account gradually grew to 30,000 USDT; later, he shifted focus to the AI sector, proactively deploying quality projects; during a major market dip, he held his nerve and added to his positions decisively. Two days later, the market rebounded sharply, and his account jumped to 120,000 USDT.

Thinking carefully, most people’s losses are not due to lack of insight or cognitive gaps. What they lose is actually their character.

When the market rises slightly, they start fearing missing out; when it dips a little, they want to escape. This unpredictability is the biggest drain on their principal.

The meaning of rhythm trading is actually very straightforward: it’s not about chasing the market everywhere, but about waiting for the market to send opportunities to you. Good market conditions are never lacking, and opportunities always exist. Whether you can make money depends on whether you can keep your positions steady, maintain the rhythm, and keep your mindset stable. If these three are solid, your account will naturally be stable.