Eight years in the market, from confusion to clarity. Now, the capital has already reached eight figures. Along the way, the deepest feeling is: the rise and fall of leading coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum often foreshadow the market’s pulse—but what truly allows you to sleep peacefully is not predicting the market correctly a few times, but maintaining the right mindset.

Today, I want to share six core trading principles I’ve summarized over the years. They’re not secrets, just experience earned through real money.

**The market follows the leader**

Bitcoin’s position in the crypto world is like the major index in the stock market. Watching its movements, you can roughly judge about 80% of other coins’ trends. While top-tier projects like Ethereum occasionally have independent runs, most altcoins are almost under Bitcoin’s control. So instead of guessing about various small coins, it’s better to focus on understanding Bitcoin.

**USDT buy/sell signals are straightforward**

An interesting phenomenon: USDT and Bitcoin often move inversely. When USDT is surging, it indicates capital is fleeing, and Bitcoin tends to fall. Conversely, when Bitcoin is rallying strongly, it’s a good window to switch some into USDT. Viewing USDT inflows and outflows as a thermometer of market sentiment makes this clear.

**Low buy and high sell during nighttime**

Between midnight and 1 a.m., sudden drops—industry insiders call it “injection” or “pinning”—are very common. Before sleeping, place two orders: one at the bottom ready to buy, and one at the top ready to sell. No need to stare at the screen; you might wake up to a filled order. This technique seems simple but can truly enable mindless profits.

**The “weather vane” before and after 6 a.m.**

If the market has been falling from midnight to early morning and continues to decline at 6 a.m., a rebound is likely to happen that day—an opportunity to buy. Conversely, if it’s been rising and is still pushing higher in the early session, be cautious; a correction may occur in the afternoon or evening. While not foolproof, this pattern has a fairly high success rate.

**Control the rhythm around 5 p.m.**

Around 5 p.m., traders from Europe and America start to come online, and market volatility often increases at this time. Many major moves and big swings tend to happen then. You don’t necessarily have to trade actively, but stay alert for potential opportunities.

**Don’t fear dips; focus on fundamentals**

As long as a coin isn’t a pure air project, dips often lead to rebounds. Sometimes within three or five days, sometimes after one or two months. If you still have spare funds, averaging down can lower your cost; if not, be patient and wait. Those who can hold on will eventually see the turnaround.

**Less action often means more profit**

Holding spot positions long-term usually yields better results than constantly trading. The difficulty isn’t in judgment but in patience. Many people lose because of frequent entries and exits—transaction fees, slippage, emotional swings—these combined losses can sometimes outweigh gains.

The key to surviving peacefully in the crypto world is these: relatively accurate judgment (not perfect), emotional resilience to market fluctuations, and most importantly, holding your positions without being driven by short-term ups and downs.