Recently, I was chatting with friends, and they all complain about the current market situation: "BTC is stuck bouncing between $86,000 and $89,500, repeatedly grinding sideways. Contract risks are too high, so I don’t want to touch them. Altcoins are also stagnant. Can we still make money in this environment?"

I pulled out my trading records from the past 60 days. Using a spot account with $900, I achieved $68,000. I didn’t stay up all night or trade contracts; basically, it’s all about discipline and strategy.

**First Trick: Diversify Positions to Avoid Grinding, Say No to All-In**

In this tug-of-war between bulls and bears, going all-in just gives away chips. I split my funds into three parts to trade.

The short-term position follows BTC’s intraday volatility, with a maximum of two trades per day. I take profits when gains reach 2%-3% and then stop out. This covers trading fees and costs. The trend position waits until the daily MA30 crosses above MA60 and the price breaks through $89,500 with strong volume before entering. Once profit exceeds 30%, I take half off the table. The remaining position has a trailing stop-loss set at 10% to protect gains. I also keep a reserve position specifically to cover floating losses, but I never add new funds to it.

**Second Trick: Only Trade Trend Markets, Avoid Sideways Traps**

In 2024, nearly 60% of the crypto market has been sideways. Many traders frequently act on K-line signals, but end up paying 30% in fees and getting trapped. I follow a strict rule: only trade when the daily MA30 is above MA60 and volume confirms the move. Otherwise, I simply turn off the app, spend time with family or rest. This way, I avoid 80% of the false breakout and trap scenarios.

**Third Trick: Strict Discipline, Protect Capital First**

If a single position’s floating loss hits 3%, I cut it immediately—no luck involved. Once floating profits exceed 10%, I move the stop-loss to the cost basis to lock in gains. Also, I leave the market at 23:00 sharp; if I stay up late, I skip trading the next day as a penalty.

It sounds boring, but in a choppy market, this approach helps you run faster than those chasing every pump and dump. The truth in crypto trading is—it's not about being the most aggressive or making the most money, but about surviving the longest and minimizing damage.