2026-01-04 23:10:37

Since entering the crypto space at age 26, I have been in this market for a full ten years. This year, my account finally broke through the eight-figure mark.

It's not as exciting as I imagined; instead, I feel more grounded—no longer worried about hotel room expenses, with my luggage bearing the footprints of exchanges around the world. Meeting industry peers at airports, a single glance is enough to understand what each other is up to.
People always ask me to reveal the secret to trading cryptocurrencies, and my answer never changes: mindset comes first, technology is just a tool. Here are some practical strategies I've developed over the years:

**Hold on tightly to BTC as the main trend.** It’s the market’s weather vane; when BTC is weak, altcoins are almost hopeless; when BTC is strong, altcoins have room for speculation. Occasionally, Ethereum will move independently, but don’t dream of altcoins defying the trend.

**Understand the tug-of-war between stablecoins and Bitcoin.** When stablecoins are trading at a premium, it indicates market risk aversion; when Bitcoin suddenly surges, don’t be greedy—taking profits quickly and reducing your position is always the right move.

**Identify three golden time windows.** Midnight to 1 AM is prone to flash crashes, a good time to place limit orders and catch bargains; 6-8 AM is the market’s directional indicator—if the market was weak the night before, it’s likely to continue weak, increasing the chance of a rebound during the day; otherwise, expect a correction. At 5 PM, US capital enters, causing noticeable volatility and ripples.

**Don’t be fooled by phrases like "Black Friday"—** news is the real driver of market movements.

The most crucial point: as long as it’s not an air coin and has genuine trading volume, don’t panic when it drops. Give it time, most will return to a reasonable price. If you have extra funds, buy in batches; if not, hold steady and don’t move. The dogecoin I bought at 0.085 has now increased more than twentyfold, thanks to patience and a steady mindset.

After ten years of fighting, I finally understand: trading crypto isn’t about talent; it’s about holding the rhythm through volatility. Surviving is the real skill.

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MetaDreamer

· 01-06 18:23

Eight digits sound great, but I just want to ask—how many nights over the past ten years have been spent staying up until dawn in front of the chart? It's not envy, just curiosity—what level of emotional stability does it take to hold onto Dogecoin when it has increased twentyfold? --- Picking up bargains between 0-1 AM? I always get hit with a sudden drop and am stunned, honestly I don't have that reaction speed. --- The phrase "the news is the trader" is spot on. Many people die in "black swan" events without ever understanding why. --- Weak altcoins like BTC are not promising, but don’t come and try to fool me into thinking you make money just with your mindset. No one can clearly say how much luck plays a part. --- Buying Dogecoin at 0.085 is indeed bold, but only a few coins can return to a reasonable price; most are still just air. --- It's not easy to survive ten years in this market, but those who post such articles are usually just selling courses or signals afterward. --- I believe in putting mindset first, but how many people can truly stay calm and not sell during a sharp decline? It sounds easy, but actually doing it is deadly.

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ShortingEnthusiast

· 01-04 23:38

It's already eight digits, wow... The mindset you mentioned is indeed reasonable. Bitcoin's line really can't be loosened. I've seen too many people go all-in on altcoins only to see them go to zero in a tragic crash.

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MysteryBoxAddict

· 01-04 23:23

It's already an eight-figure number. You got in ten years before me. I'm envious but not jealous. Dogecoin went from 0.085 to now, really incredible. I just don't have that kind of patience.

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StakoorNeverSleeps

· 01-04 23:16

Eight digits sound good, but the real test is whether we can hold on in the next decade. That's the real challenge... I believe in the twenty-plus times increase of hold Dogecoin, but I'm just worried that most people won't make it that far. Mindset is easy to talk about but deadly to practice. Snatching opportunities between 0-1 AM, finding direction between 6-8 AM, and market tearing at 5 PM... It seems this time window needs to be coordinated with market cycles, otherwise, clocking in on schedule might just be money in the bank. Stablecoin premium = panic. This logic is simple, but too many people operate in the opposite way. When greed takes over, it's the easiest time to get wrecked. Don't be fooled by the news? No, if you say the news is truly manipulated by the traders, then you have to follow the news. How can you say not to be fooled earlier... Honestly, just surviving ten years is a victory in itself. Just this alone puts you ahead of 99% of people.

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SolidityStruggler

· 01-04 23:10

Ten years and eight digits, sounds impressive, but to be honest, I always miss those three golden time windows. Placing orders at midnight either makes me oversleep or get stuck... Holding the rhythm is right, but for ordinary people, it's really not easy. Mindset is truly not something you can stabilize just by wanting to. I believe Dogecoin can multiply twenty times, but I'm afraid most people don't have the patience to wait for that day... The main logic of BTC is solid; altcoins are just gambling by nature, really. The premium on stablecoins is well understood. Next time, pay attention to the wave when U.S. capital enters at 5 PM...

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