Many people ask me, after years of wandering and struggling in the crypto world, when did I finally have an epiphany. Honestly, when that moment arrived, I truly felt a sense of enlightenment.

Taking ZEC as an example, my initial approach when I first entered the crypto space was actually quite common—feeling proud when making money, blaming the market and luck when losing money. My account fluctuations were entirely based on intuition, with no systematic approach. After falling several times in the market and paying a lot of tuition fees, I started to review my strategies seriously. By learning from a few seasoned veterans, I gradually realized: making money is not about guessing, but about cognitive accumulation and execution.

Timing is very important. The market sentiment in the early session is often the most genuine. If there's a sudden plunge, don’t panic; it might be a good opportunity to buy at a low price. Conversely, if the market surges and sentiment is high at the open, it’s better to control greed and take profits with the trend—that’s the rational approach.

In the afternoon, you need to change your mindset. A sudden surge in the afternoon is usually driven by emotion, and chasing it can easily lead to traps. On the other hand, a weakening trend in the afternoon is worth watching; once emotions settle, you can often find a more comfortable entry point the next day.

During a decline, mindset is especially critical. When prices drop sharply, don’t rush to cut your positions; many fluctuations in the early session are just false alarms—trying to shake out traders, only to see prices rebound. If the market remains calm for a long time, don’t force trades; sometimes holding cash is also an effective strategy.

Trading must follow principles. Don’t rush to sell before reaching a target high, don’t buy casually before reaching your psychological price, and avoid making impulsive moves during sideways trading when the direction is unclear. These disciplines can save you from unnecessary losses.

In terms of specific techniques, simple rules like building positions on bearish candles and reducing positions on bullish candles are very effective. Add some contrarian thinking—stay calm when others are greedy, and act decisively when others are panicking. Opportunities will naturally come to you.

Overall, whether you can make money in the crypto space ultimately depends not on how fancy your skills are, but on who has more patience. Enduring those boring consolidation periods is what ultimately allows you to reap the greatest profits.