People who can go far in the crypto world are not the ones who jump in the hardest, but those who can steady their footing.

Last week, a friend asked me for advice. He has $5,000 idle in his account and asked how to operate. I responded with a question: "Can you first guarantee me—control your hands, really don't make reckless moves?"

He was a bit anxious: "The market is so hot right now, isn't doing anything a waste?"

I shook my head: "You're not missing out on opportunities; you're constantly draining yourself."

This was also something I told my past self. I once shrank my account from over a thousand dollars to just a few hundred due to overtrading. Turning around isn't about doing more; it's about doing less.

What changed me was a "less but refined" plan: at most two trades per week, better to miss out than to act blindly. Before entering a position, I must confirm three points—clear structure, proper emotional state, and matching volume. Write down the logic before each entry, and avoid changing it on the fly.

I waited four days for my first trade. Only when SOL hit the key support level again did I take action. Six hours later, my account gained $1,100. At that moment, I realized that my past losses weren't due to technical issues but because I didn't get the rhythm right.

In the following trades, I strictly followed the principle of "precise entries"—only participating when the larger trend is clear, stepping aside when the market is overheated or too cold. I record every trade and continuously review and optimize my logic. Not only did I stop the bleeding, but my account also started to steadily grow.

How should I use $5,000? The answer is not at all about "doubling it quickly."

If you also hold a few thousand dollars and want to turn things around, remember this: true growth comes from "holding back when you shouldn't act, and daring to act when you should."

Those who trade excessively every day, afraid to miss any fluctuation, often find that—they lose much more than they gain. Opportunities are unlimited in the market, but your capital is limited.

I managed to go from $1,000 to where I am today not because I read the charts better than anyone else, but because I first learned self-discipline. In this market, restraint is more scarce than risk, and discipline is more capable of carrying you through to the end than cleverness.

The next wave of market movement is definitely on the way. But more important than the market itself is whether you are prepared—using a clear mind to steadily hold your own part.

If you're tired of the vicious cycle of chasing highs and selling lows, and want to try a more steady approach, this method can be tried together—develop your own rhythm.

A true turning point often begins with stopping an impulsive trade.