#数字资产市场动态 Recently, I discussed a topic with an experienced trader, and his summary left a deep impression on me: "The core of making money now isn't about predicting the right direction, but about mastering the rhythm."

Thinking carefully, this makes a lot of sense.

Having interacted with many veteran retail investors, I still see them struggling with questions like "Is trading futures more profitable or holding spot?" Little do they realize that the market's gameplay has already changed. The once-effective framework of "spot is king, long-term holding is guaranteed" has been thoroughly shattered today. You might think you're holding high-quality assets, but in reality, you could just be in a position that’s continuously shrinking.

A buddy of mine once went all-in on spot at the peak of the last cycle, vowing to hold for three years. When the bear market hit, his $120,000 account plummeted to less than $10,000. The phrase he often says is: "This market is really hard to play." Frankly, he didn't lose because of the coins themselves, but because he lost the market's rhythm.

I’ve also fallen into the same trap. Blindly believing "holding is king," I ended up losing all the profits I had made when the market declined. The turning point came when I changed my mindset: gave up betting on the direction, and focused on rhythm. Participate in every fluctuation, take profits when available. Single trades of 10% or 20% gains may seem insignificant, but the key is that this approach is sustainable and replicable.

Recently, I tried a move on COAI, shorted at 14.9, and closed the position at 14.1 in less than 24 hours, pocketing $9,800. This wasn’t pure luck; it was about catching the rhythm correctly.

The current market, at its core, is a "test of patience." Mainstream coins are stuck in stagnation, small-cap coins are also lackluster. Expecting to sleep and wake up to tenfold or hundredfold gains will only lead to more disappointment. If you truly want to gain from this cycle, you must face reality: when the market window closes, defense is more important than offense.

My simple principle is: making money depends on rhythm, preserving capital depends on position sizing. Build positions quickly, take profits timely, and lock in gains. Pursue consistent monthly returns and annual compounding—this is the survival rule for lasting trading.

In recent years, the market has shifted from being driven by stories and expectations to being driven by execution and discipline. Many people are good at reading charts, but those who can cut losses quickly after wrong judgments, adjust their strategies swiftly, and keep up with market rhythm are the true traders.

2025 is already halfway through. A piece of advice for everyone: stop being led by the market, don’t be the passive trader chasing highs and selling lows. Instead, aim to become a trader who can control their rhythm and manage funds rationally.

Don’t expect to get rich overnight; just hope for stable monthly income. The overall direction may be dictated by the market, but your trading rhythm will always be in your own hands.