Having spent some time in the crypto market, the most heartbreaking phenomenon is: some people around you get liquidated and have to mortgage their houses, while others' accounts steadily grow. The difference isn't really intelligence, but understanding the market's essence.

I've seen someone turn 1500U into five figures in two months. The core isn't relying on insider info or airdrops; frankly, it's about transforming from a "gambler" into a "casino owner"—viewing the market from a different perspective.

**First Shift: Treat Profits as Bullets, Not Rewards**

Most people get excited when their accounts turn red and rush to reinvest everything for bigger gains. But one reversal and it's all gone. The smart approach is: set take-profit and stop-loss orders when opening a position. When profits reach 10% of the principal, withdraw 50% to a cold wallet, and continue rolling with the "profit from luck."

What's the benefit? If the market keeps rising, you earn compound interest; if it reverses, you only give back half of your profits, keeping the principal safe. In practice, some have withdrawn profits 37 times in two months, with the most in a single week reaching 180,000 USDT. When they withdraw, exchanges even require video verification—this isn't luck, it's a system.

**Second Shift: Combining Signals Across Different Cycles**

Think of candlestick charts as a 3D map: daily charts tell you the direction, 4-hour charts show the range, and 15-minute charts pinpoint entry points. It sounds complex, but it's simply "look far, look near, look at the present."

It's interesting to open two positions on the same coin: one (A) follows the trend, chasing longs with a stop-loss set at the previous daily low; the other (B) places a short in the overbought zone on the 4-hour chart, waiting for a rebound. Both stops are no more than 1.5% of the principal, but take profits are set at over 5 times. The market spends 80% of its time oscillating; while others get liquidated here, this approach allows you to profit on both sides.

During the Luna crash, with a 90% drop in 24 hours, some took both long and short profits, with a single-day account increase of 42%. The key is small stops—no big losses, no dead accounts.

**Third Shift: Stop-Loss as the Ticket to Profits**

Most people fear stop-losses, thinking they mean losses. But what if you see the cost of a stop-loss as a "ticket fee to the casino"?

Those who have done the math will tell you: the win rate might be around 38%, but the profit-to-loss ratio is 4.8:1. Simple math: risking 1 dollar on average can earn 1.9 dollars. Just catching two trends a year can outperform bank savings. That's probability working in your favor.

**Three Iron Rules for Practical Trading**

Funds must be divided into 10 parts; use at most 1 part per trade, and hold no more than 3 parts at once—that's the secret to longevity. After two consecutive losses, stop trading. Don't open "revenge trades"; a chaotic mindset ruins everything. When your account doubles, withdraw 20% to buy US bonds or gold, so even in a bear market, your mindset won't collapse.

Ultimately, the market doesn't care how fast you make money; it cares how long you can survive. Those who can maintain stable profits are often not the smartest, but the most patient—controlling risk and letting mathematical expectations work for them.