I recently observed an interesting phenomenon. The volatility in the crypto market is like a swing machine—just a 3-point move up or down can drive a bunch of retail traders to the brink of exhaustion. Some can lose half a month's profits in a single day, while others can steadily hold their positions, enduring the oscillation cycle from a month ago until now, with no change at all. Where does this gap come from?

There is a person in the circle called "Doctor," and his trading approach left a deep impression on me. He manages a significant amount of crypto assets, roughly over 10 million. Over the past month, no matter how the market fluctuates back and forth, his positions remain unmoved. He doesn't add to his positions during short-term rebounds, nor does he rush to close during minor pullbacks. Such discipline is actually quite rare in today's market environment.

Think about how crazy retail traders' mindsets are right now—rising 2 points in the morning makes them shout "bull market is back," while dropping 1 point in the afternoon turns them into crying bears. In this extreme emotional volatility, traders who can stay calm are either truly indifferent (these people usually don’t make money) or have a clear plan in mind. "Doctor" obviously belongs to the latter, and the fact that he manages over 10 million in funds itself proves the authenticity of his trading performance.

Many people have always believed that making money in crypto depends on keen intuition and quick reactions. But this perception is quite one-sided. Those who truly profit from oscillating markets often rely less on speed and more on a counterintuitive endurance. That’s what I want to emphasize.

First, it’s essential to understand a basic logic: genuinely high-quality trading setups are never about exchanging time for gains but about determining wins and losses through price ranges. Traders like "Doctor," at his level, clearly define support and resistance levels, as well as acceptable volatility ranges, before building a position. As long as the market doesn’t hit the pre-set stop-loss or take-profit levels, whether the market consolidates for ten days or half a month, these traders won’t be swayed by short-term market noise.

In contrast, most retail traders’ problem lies in treating "holding positions" as a form of "torture." They hold their positions but are constantly battling the market in their minds. Every small fluctuation tests their psychological limits, and ultimately, at some emotional moment, they cut their positions because of an insignificant dip. In the end, the profitable opportunities are right in front of them, but due to lack of patience, they watch profits slip through their fingers.

From another perspective, if you’ve already determined through thorough analysis that a certain setup is worth holding, then short-term fluctuations become just an objective market phenomenon, not a reason to change your decision. "Doctor’s" logic is exactly that—until the price breaks through key levels he has set, any volatility is just normal market breathing and has nothing to do with changing direction.

This view might sound counterintuitive, but it’s becoming increasingly important in actual crypto trading. As market participants grow and liquidity shifts, short-term emotional trading has become mainstream. The real way to profit is to isolate yourself from these short-term emotions and stick to the pre-planned strategy framework.

So next time you see someone changing their plan because of a 3-point move or being swayed by market sentiment, ask yourself—are your strategies based on thorough analysis? Are your stop-loss and take-profit levels well thought out? If you have clarity on these, then the rest is just a matter of time to see if it works out. That’s why there’s a common saying in the market—sometimes, the best trading strategy is the one that’s the most boring.