Crypto traders are like this: most of the time, they are actually just waiting.

At night, they review data, look for signals to start the market, and when the position is right, they decisively cut their losses—this is a lesson every trader must learn. It’s easy to say, but when you actually do it, you realize how difficult it is. Yet, it’s these difficult things that determine how far you can go. The market won’t change because of your mood, so don’t think you’re chosen by the heavens when you’re making money, and don’t completely overhaul your strategy when you’re losing. Those late-night moments staring at the candlestick charts, those experiences of sticking to your plan even when immediate results aren’t apparent, are all about building your practical experience and judgment.

Everyone has experienced being stuck: the account showing continuous floating losses, the market oscillating within a certain range—that’s perfectly normal. In reality, very few people’s trading careers are a straight upward line; more often, it’s like climbing a mountain. Every step you take firmly is preparing you for the next breakthrough.

The key is to refocus on yourself: are the setups for this trade in place? Did you fall into the same trap as last time? By digesting a small detail every day, over time, your understanding of the market will become more thorough, and your perspective on analyzing the market will become more three-dimensional.