Having been in this circle for eight years, I’ve come to see through some things. From age 29 to now 37, my account finally broke through eight figures this year. Honestly, the path has been quite smooth—no worries about factory production lines, and no need to haggle over contracts or handle customer disputes like the older e-commerce folks do. Life has become much easier.

Staying in five-star hotels has become the norm; paying 2000 yuan a night is no big deal. My bags and hats all have some crypto elements, so I can run into "our people" wherever I go. Every time someone asks me how I’ve been doing in this circle, there’s always a friend eager to learn my "secret."

To be honest, mindset always comes first, technology second. Over these eight years, I’ve developed a set of principles worth sharing with everyone.

**The First Rule of the Crypto Ecosystem**

Bitcoin is the anchor of this circle. To thrive here, you must keep a close eye on BTC’s movements. When it rises, altcoins have a chance to turn around; once it drops, small coins generally don’t have a good day. Ethereum occasionally moves independently, but don’t expect altcoins to withstand the market—that’s basically unrealistic.

The relationship between $BTC and USDT is like a seesaw; it’s a simple but often overlooked rule. When USDT appreciates, Bitcoin needs to stay alert; conversely, if Bitcoin surges too fast, I’ll stock up on USDT to lock in profits.

**Mastering the Market’s Golden Hours**

There are two times each day that are especially worth paying attention to:

From 0 to 1 AM, there’s often a "spike"行情. Placing an order before bed might help you pick up some bargains.

From 6 to 8 AM is a litmus test for the day’s trend. If the market was falling overnight and continues to drop during these two hours, my approach is to add to my positions—most likely, the market will rally later that day. If the market was rising overnight and keeps climbing during this period, I’ll quickly take profits because a correction is likely coming.

At 5 PM, don’t let your guard down. Due to time zone differences, US funds are just entering the market at this time, often triggering big swings.

Some people believe in "Black Friday," but my observation is: whether it falls, rises, or stays flat on Fridays, the real direction depends on the news.

**The Most Practical Iron Law**

As long as it’s not an air coin and has genuine trading volume, don’t panic when it drops. Whether it’s three or five days, or even a month, it will bounce back. When I have extra funds, I’ll buy in batches to lower my average cost; this speeds up getting back to profit. If I don’t have spare money, I just hold tight—there’s no big problem.

The most successful trade I’ve made was buying Dogecoin at $0.085 and holding it until now, with a 20+ times increase. What does this tell us? In the end, trading crypto is all about one word: "patience."

**Final Words**

Navigating this circle alone is really exhausting; following the main trend is more efficient. Since the direction is already clear, it’s up to you whether you can keep up with the rhythm.