After more than a year of messing around in the crypto market with little to no gains, it's probably not about working harder, but about having the right methodology. When your funds are small, you need to pay more attention to rhythm; otherwise, you'll just be tossed back and forth by the market.

**Wait for a real market opportunity**

The most important thing is not to buy and sell every day. Focus on judging the overall trend. As long as you can catch a decent rally once a year, you've already beaten most people. Before you have confidence, practice more with demo accounts; the real money trial-and-error costs are too high. When you see major positive news, buy on the dip? Try selling part of your position the next day to test the waters. Before long holidays, reduce your holdings in advance to avoid setbacks caused by uncertainty.

**Make your holdings come alive**

This is the key. Always keep some stablecoins in your wallet as ammunition. Gradually reduce your position during a rally, and slowly build up during the bottom. For short-term trading, keep a close eye on volume changes and trend momentum; the bigger the volatility, the larger the potential gains. For assets that recover too slowly, rebounds are often weak; quick drops followed by rapid rebounds are easier to trade with a sense of rhythm.

**The third must-have: stop-loss**

Cut losses quickly, don’t procrastinate. As long as your principal is still in hand, the chance to turn things around is always there. Short-term trading with a few simple indicators and small timeframes is enough to find entry and exit points. Master two or three strategies to perfection—it's more reliable than frequently changing your approach.

Blindly rushing in will eventually lead to a crash. At this point, having someone point you in the right direction can help you avoid detours. If you truly want to change your trading results, it’s better to adjust your mindset early.