There are often people asking me in the background: "Is it still a good time to enter now?" Every time I want to seriously answer — stop overthinking the timing. Those who consistently earn profits are not because they precisely caught the bottom, but because they chose to "nurture" rather than "trade."

It's easier to say than to do. I have a friend who has been quietly doing this since 2022. In the beginning, there was nothing special; it was just quite tough at first — worrying about missing the bottom when prices rise, and falling into self-doubt when prices drop. But after sticking with it for more than half a year, things started to turn around. He suddenly realized that those fluctuations became his friends rather than enemies. Now, he has achieved a small goal: his monthly passive income is enough to cover daily expenses, allowing him to avoid the 9-to-5 grind and have more time to plan his life.

If you want to replicate this process, it’s not mysterious. I’ll share three methods I’ve used myself and seen others use:

**Method 1: Time-based DCA, relies on discipline**

The core is simple — choose a fixed cycle, such as a specific day each week or month, and invest a fixed amount of money. For example, consistently buy 500U worth of coins every week, and stick to it. The key point of this method is to "completely block out price signals" — don’t chase the price when it’s rising, don’t panic when it’s falling, treat the market as if it doesn’t exist. Over time, this naturally results in fewer shares bought at high prices and more at low prices, gradually lowering the average cost. This method is most suitable for beginners because it tests your ability to stick with it.

**Method 2: Ladder accumulation, relies on contrarian thinking**

This method is a bit different. Pre-define several price levels in your mind, for example, if the price drops to 300U, buy more; at 200U, add another share; below 100U, go all-in. What’s the benefit? The very thing everyone fears — a decline — becomes an opportunity to buy cheap. Your mindset changes — the more it drops, the more you feel you’re getting a bargain, and your confidence grows.

**Method 3: EMA reference, relies on stability**

This is slightly more technical. Use EMA100 (100-day moving average) as a medium-term reference. Usually, when the price approaches this line, it signals a potential bottom. For a more conservative long-term strategy, you can also look at EMA200 to judge whether the overall trend is still upward. This way, you won’t be led astray by short-term fluctuations, and you won’t miss real opportunities.

Honestly, these three methods are nothing fancy. The real test is whether you have the perseverance. DCA is never about who’s smarter, but about who can endure and stay steady. Those who are admired for their "luck" when the bull market arrives are actually people who silently persisted through the bear market year after year, accumulating little by little.

If these ideas help you a bit, feel free to follow along. I hope every person who chooses to persist can, with time as the best friend, harvest their own surprises.