In this market, what truly traps traders is often not the market itself, but deeply ingrained bad trading habits.

Many people have spent years in the crypto space, experiencing the sweetness of a bull market and witnessing the brutality of a bear market, only to quietly exit. They haven't necessarily failed to make money, but they fell into some pitfalls that could have been avoided.

The three most common problems are: reflexive actions like chasing highs and selling lows—rushing in when prices skyrocket and rushing out when they fall, repeatedly giving money to the market makers; a gambling mentality of heavy positions—seeing a clear trend, but taking overly large positions that get wiped out by minor fluctuations, resulting in complete loss; and emotional trading—getting caught up in the hype and going all-in, only to find no bullets left when real opportunities appear.

Ultimately, losing is rarely due to advanced technical indicators or market predictions; it's these bad habits cultivated over time.

Based on years of practical experience, I have organized a basic approach to short-term trading. It may seem simple, but it can help avoid many pitfalls:

**Observe and wait before re-entering** — Don’t chase after sideways consolidations at high levels, nor rush to trade during low-volatility periods; patiently wait for the trend to become clear.

**Control during consolidation phases** — Consolidation periods are often full of traps. Instead of overtrading, stay patient; careless actions can lead to repeated being trapped.

**Follow the trend** — Consider buying on dips when daily candles are bearish; think about taking profits when bullish candles appear. Don’t fight against the trend.

**Timing over price** — Don’t rush to bottom-fish; sometimes slow declines are signals of risk, while rapid drops might be a prelude to a rebound.

**Scale into positions and leave room for flexibility** — Use layered entry strategies, leaving room to adjust each time you enter, ensuring you have the capacity to seize the next opportunity.

**Wait and see during extreme movements** — After sharp rises or falls, don’t rush to chase. Let market sentiment cool down, confirm the true trend before making decisions.

In this ever-changing, unpredictable market environment, those who can consistently profit are usually not the smartest, but those who know how to patiently wait, stay calm, and exercise self-control. Even in hot markets like ETH and BTC, having a disciplined trading system is crucial. The opportunity for rebounds in the crypto market will always come; the key is whether you are prepared to seize it.