2026-01-06 09:31:40

【The Logic of Making Money in the Market Has Changed: It's Not About Judging the Direction, but About Execution Rhythm】

I was chatting with a seasoned trader, and he threw out a sentence: "In this market, there are plenty of people who can see the right direction, but those who truly make money rely on a sense of rhythm." Carefully pondering this, I realized it hits the core.

Looking back at those who lost the most, it's often not because they judged the direction wrong. A friend once went all-in on spot during the last bull market, turning 120,000 into just over 10,000. The project was fine, the trend was correct—so what did he die on? He was obsessed with the "long-term victory" logic. The bear market had already changed the rules, but he didn't keep up.

I've also fallen into this trap. I used to strongly believe in long-term holding, but every deep correction would crush my mentality, and all the profits I had made would be given back. Later, I changed my approach—no longer betting on the big direction, but focusing on small, rhythmic trades. Swing trading, timely take profits—earning 10%-20% each time isn't much, but it's stable. Repeating this can compound the gains. Recently, I casually did a short-term trade, entering precisely at 14.9 and closing at 14.1, earning 9,800 USDT in a single trade. It all depends on accurately grasping the market rhythm.

The current market landscape is clear: mainstream coins lag behind, altcoins are lifeless. Those still dreaming of tenfold or hundredfold gains will only find themselves waiting further and further away. If you really want to make money, think the opposite—learn how to defend first, then talk about attacking.

I'm increasingly convinced of this logic: making money depends on rhythm, preserving capital depends on position management. Take a small profit and secure your gains—don't be greedy. Making steady profits month after month, and compounding year after year—that's the real way to thrive in the crypto world.

In the past, the market attracted funds through storytelling; now, it's about who can execute trading discipline. Knowing how to read candlesticks doesn't mean you'll make money; those who can adjust their direction when wrong and keep up with the market rhythm are the true masters.

2025 is already half over—don't be someone chasing the market. Be the trader who controls the rhythm and takes initiative. Don't pursue overnight riches; focus on steadily growing wealth—leave the big direction to the market, and keep the rhythm of the details in your own hands.

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NFTArchaeologis

· 01-09 03:02

Well, this approach is very much like the techniques of master artisans during the Renaissance period—focusing not on a one-time masterpiece, but on continuous craftsmanship refinement. Rhythm, in essence, is about grasping the market pulse, similar to how early digital artists found a sense of rhythm within limited frame rates. However, I must gently say—demonizing "long-term holding" is a bit excessive. The real issue isn't with long-term investment itself, but with the lack of meticulous research into market cycles. Many people in the crypto space are actually engaging in "pseudo-long-term" strategies, using narratives from a month ago as investment reasons. This is completely opposite to collecting and appreciating art—first, you need to confirm whether what you buy has cultural or historical value. Rhythm is indeed important, but most profits from stable swing trading come from market liquidity dividends, not from creating real value. It sounds wonderful, but few can actually stick to it in practice.

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MelonField

· 01-08 06:01

It's the same old rhythm... Not wrong to say that, but how many can actually execute it? Most people still can't handle the mental breakdown and give up entirely. The guy who lost 120,000 to 10,000 in a all-in bet is indeed miserable, but the real question is, when can we truly accept the strategy of "small profits repeated"? The psychological barrier is too tough. Swing trading sounds simple, but execution is all about details. Entering at 14.9 and exiting at 14.1, such precise positioning... I respect that, but honestly, how many can consistently reproduce it? But the point I agree with the most — defense is indeed much harder than offense. How many people write the word "stop loss" in their notebooks but can't actually implement it?

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DaoTherapy

· 01-06 10:01

That's so right, that's exactly what I do now. I used to try to buy the dip and sell the top, but every time I ended up doing the opposite. Human nature is just so cheap. Now I've switched to a swing trading rhythm, and although individual trades aren't as exciting, it's definitely more stable.

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ChainProspector

· 01-06 09:59

That's right, rhythm is the key. The long-term holding strategy is already outdated. Anyone still going all-in waiting for a double is just paying tuition to the market. I also learned the hard way that instead of betting on the direction, it's better to stick to the rhythm. Repeating a 10% steady return and compounding will earn more than those who dream of hundredfold coins.

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SnapshotDayLaborer

· 01-06 09:58

To be honest, going all-in on long-term holds is really outdated now. Friends are still waiting for tenfold returns, but I've already shifted to swing trading. Consistently making profits is the real way to go.

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ImaginaryWhale

· 01-06 09:53

Honestly, I totally understand the friend who went from 120,000 to 10,000; going all-in destroys everything. --- Sense of rhythm is indeed key, but not everyone can grasp it. Most people are still chasing the market. --- Haha, I believe in that 9,800 order, but more often than not, it's losing money. This account is hard to calculate. --- Still waiting for tenfold coins? You're really waiting for a miracle. It's about time to wake up. --- Making a profit every month sounds great, but in reality, how many people can really stick with it? --- Position management is fine, but the difficulty in execution is even greater than identifying the right direction. --- Trading discipline is more valuable than technical analysis; that hits home. --- Don't chase the market; control your own rhythm—sounds good in theory, but how about in practice?

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SandwichVictim

· 01-06 09:33

It's a good point, but the problem is that knowing and doing are two different worlds... --- Can rhythm really be taught? Or does it all come down to luck and catching the right waves? --- Losing from 120,000 to 10,000 must have been really painful... But on the other hand, long-term holding is definitely no longer the same as it used to be. --- One trade of 9800 USDT? That number is a bit scary; it's more reliable to make steady profits through swing trading. --- The key is that most people can't even defend properly; they just think about going all-in for a gamble. Who's to blame? --- That's how the crypto world is now—lots of people see the right direction, but few actually take profits and walk away. --- Every time someone says they will trade systematically, but as soon as the market moves, they panic... I’m the same way. --- How many times have I heard "take profits and lock in gains," but greed still gets the better of us—human nature. --- So you're mainly doing swing trading now? Or are you also trying your luck with small altcoins? --- Making a profit every month sounds great, but actually executing it is much harder than it seems...

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