Many people are waiting for a big market move, but I find that the real opportunities are often hidden within the volatility.

Honestly, volatility is the easiest phase for position building, and it’s also the golden period for retail traders to make money. In May this year, I grew my account from 3,000U to 27,000U, and after adjusting my strategy in June, I directly broke through 100,000U. The key secret is learning to eat the volatility.

Let’s take the ETH market example. I set two conditional orders at that time: short when it falls below 3650, and go long when it breaks above 3720. That day, ETH was bouncing up and down wildly, and both orders got triggered—just one day of volatility earned me 400U. It sounds simple, but the execution logic behind it is the key.

**The first core point is to trade with a light position size and quick execution.** My risk management principle is very simple—small profits and quick exits. Every time my profit exceeds 5%, I move my stop-loss to break-even, which greatly reduces psychological pressure. Many people prefer to hold heavy positions and fight through, but then it’s no wonder they get pressed down by the market.

**The second operation is even more counterintuitive and really few dare to do it.** When my account exceeds 5,000U, my first move isn’t to add more positions, but to withdraw 2,000U to lock in profits. The remaining funds are divided into three parts, and I only add to positions when I am in profit.

The recent SOL market movement is a perfect teaching example. I went long at 180, added every time it rose by five, then added again at 190, and finally closed at 195, earning over 8,000U from this single trade. Most people’s habits are the opposite—they add to losing positions, which is bound to blow up. When making money, they tend to tighten up and hesitate, which guarantees they won’t make big profits.

**There is also a trick I always use called the “Ghost Position.”** I can’t reveal all the details, but the principle is that when everyone is confused by the oscillating market, I operate in the opposite direction to increase safety and profits. A few times during BTC’s sharp drops, I didn’t lose money—in fact, I tripled my position. It sounds like gambling, but behind it is a disciplined plan and strict stop-loss rules.

Ultimately, many people think there’s no opportunity in volatility, but they simply don’t know how to use it. The biggest problem for most retail traders is this: they try to catch every move up and down, refuse to cut losses, and add to positions randomly. It’s no surprise they get pressed down by the market.

Those who can truly make money in the crypto market are those who can stay disciplined, have a method, and execute consistently. No matter how the market moves, they always find opportunities. It’s not about talent; it’s about discipline.