A few days ago, a friend who switched from a traditional industry to the crypto world complained to me. He said: "Today the US stock market is closed, why does the crypto market look like it's sleeping? Feels like something big is brewing?"

I chuckled and replied: "Since the US stock market is closed, do you think the whales also want to have a meal with their families?"

This conversation reflects a common problem among many traders—**mistaking persistence for trading ability**. They think that as long as their eyes stay glued to the screen and they watch the K-line every day, the market will move according to their ideas. In reality, during weekends, when there is no external capital inflow (such as spot ETFs from major exchanges), the market is just a "clear soup" situation.

Just look at ETH's current performance around 3100—it's neither at a bottom nor forming a clear top. In simple terms, it's a market "buffer zone" where it’s taking a nap. Beginners are most likely to make mistakes in this resting area—pressing the accelerator repeatedly, trading frequently. By the time they realize their principal has almost been lost, their mentality collapses.

What do truly skilled traders do? Most of their time is spent preparing—researching, reviewing, optimizing strategies—rather than desperately chopping trees. Learning to hold cash, rest, and wait during weekends is the first crucial step for retail traders to advance. Don’t believe me? Look at those long-term, steady traders— their success rate is definitely not built on endless trading stacking.