Cryptocurrency trading is not about probabilities; it's about disciplined execution under probability.

Last year, I encountered a novice who started with just $1,800 and wanted to make a career out of it. Many might think this amount can't do much, but after five months, his account grew to $30,000, and now it has surpassed $45,000—without a single liquidation during that period. When asked how he did it, luck? Absolutely not. He simply thought through his entry logic clearly and followed each step diligently.

01 Don't put all your eggs in one basket

The most common approach for beginners is all-in betting—staking their entire capital at once. When the market moves against them, they get wiped out immediately. The most valuable thing in crypto isn't the hype but the capital that stays alive. Lose your capital, and you can't play at all.

He uses a very simple method—divide the $1,800 into three parts, each $600.

The first part is for short-term fluctuations, aiming for a 3% increase. For example, buy BTC, and sell immediately once it rises 3%, never greedy. The market moves every day; as long as your eyes are open, there are small opportunities every day.

The second part is for riding the main trend—only act when there are clear signals like BTC breaking previous highs, ETH starting a new upward cycle, or SOL stabilizing at a key price level.

The third part is for safety—never touch it. This is your life-saving fund. No matter how crazy the market gets, this money acts like an airbag, sitting there. Even if your other two decisions are wrong, you still have the capital to turn things around.

The beauty of this logic is: don't bet on a single direction, and keep each decision's risk within a manageable range.

02 Waiting itself is a form of trading

Most of the time in crypto, the market is sideways or experiencing false breakouts. Truly profitable opportunities are rare. Many can't endure this waiting; they get impatient and start trading, only to buy high and sell low every time. Those who truly make money are often the ones who can sit still—waiting for the right opportunity to act, and leaving it alone when there isn't one.