After years of navigating the crypto market, I've gradually realized one thing—those who truly make money often appear to be very "passive."

I used to believe that diligence was everything. Watching the charts all day, frequently entering and exiting, trying to absorb every market movement. But what happened? My account kept getting liquidated, I felt exhausted, and I was losing money.

Later, I understood that the market is meant to be ridden smoothly, not fought against. When I started to consistently withdraw profits, I was actually doing some things that looked "lazy."

**First, surviving is more valuable than making money**

Once I had the principal, the first step was to split it. Half of it is frozen as a "ballast," not touched at all. The remaining half is for trading. This way, even if my judgment is wrong, I won't hurt myself. Staying alive in this market is the only way to qualify for compound growth.

**Second, the opportunities that come out are always more attractive than those chased**

I never chase the pump. I wait until market sentiment reaches an extreme and technical confirmation is complete before entering with a small position. I set stop-losses in advance, accept losses when they happen, and never hesitate. Most of the time, I wait patiently; when I act, I want to see real results.

**And, only use the profits to "roll the snowball"**

When the market is favorable, I never add to the principal. All additional positions come from profits. I leave a safety net at every step, and once I reach my target profit, I cash out immediately. This ensures I don't give back the gains.

**Finally, if the rhythm gets disrupted, I stop immediately**

I set strict rules: if my mindset isn't stable, I don't trade; after losing several times in a row, I exit immediately; once I hit my profit target, I withdraw and walk away. If the rhythm is broken, I pull out. Protecting the principal and mental state is much more important than chasing a big trend.

In the increasingly mature Bitcoin and crypto markets, the ones who last are never the most aggressive, but the most steady. "Laziness" isn't really laziness; it's about not reckless messing around. Break down the risks to the smallest parts, slow down the rhythm, and compound interest will naturally surprise you.