Don't swipe away! If you're still lying flat in a bear market, watching your assets shrink and only cursing, then this article might overturn your understanding of 'making money in a bear market'—after all, who would have thought that those 'wasted times' you use to scroll short videos and chat in groups could actually turn into a stable source of income? As someone who has been in the crypto space for 6 years and has survived 3 bear markets, today I will unveil my bottom-line 'wasted time' strategy completely, with no empty talk, just actionable insights. Follow it, and you can quietly pull ahead of others even in a bear market!
Let’s clarify what 'garbage time' in the crypto circle means. It’s not that the market has completely stopped fluctuating, but rather those periods that most people think are 'hopeless': for example, mainstream cryptocurrencies only have a narrow fluctuation of 1-2 points per day, new projects lack enthusiasm, the community is full of complaints, and even the usually most active signal callers have started to stop updating. At this time, many people either cut losses and exit, or hold their positions stubbornly, or watch the market every day, resulting in greater losses. But in my view, this is precisely the golden 'money-picking window,' because the more bland the market is, the easier it is to find predictable opportunities.
The core logic is simple: in a bear market, most assets' fluctuations will converge but not disappear, just like a sleepy person who won't stay asleep but will occasionally turn over. What we need to do is catch a ride on the moment they 'turn over' rather than waiting for them to 'get up and run' (that's a bull market thing). How specifically to operate? I have summarized three core steps, all tested with my real money, avoiding countless pitfalls.
Step one: Filter for 'resilient' targets, refusing to step on mines. The most taboo thing in a bear market is to touch those small cryptocurrencies that tell stories; not to mention making profits, just preserving the principal is a question. My standard for selecting targets is simple: sufficient liquidity, strong consensus, and solid fundamentals. For example, some mainstream value cryptocurrencies and certain leading cryptocurrencies within ecosystems are like 'hard bones' in a bear market; no matter how much they fall, they won't completely go to zero. The fluctuations may be small, but they are stable enough. A reminder here: don't touch those illiquid 'zombie coins'; you might want to earn some small money, but you may end up unable to sell, and that’s a painful lesson!
Step two: Replace 'heavy speculation' with 'fragmented operations.' This is the essence of the 'garbage time' strategy. Since the market is in a narrow range, don't think about making a lot of money from one operation, but rather accumulate small profits through high-frequency trades. For example, I only spend 1-2 hours a day on the market; the rest of the time, I do what I need to do (after all, staring at the market in a bear market is just exhausting). Specifically, set a fixed volatility range; for example, if a certain cryptocurrency fluctuates between 10 and 10.5, then buy a small position near 10 and sell around 10.4 to earn a spread of 0.3-0.4 points. Don't underestimate it; the power of small accumulations can be terrifying. Last year, I relied on this operation during the bear market, and my highest monthly return reached 12%, more than many who chased highs and lows in bull markets. Here's a key tip: you must control your position; each operation should not exceed 5% of total capital. Even if you make a wrong judgment, the loss will still be within a bearable range and won't cause significant damage.
Step three: Use tools to free your hands; don't become a 'manual monitoring machine.' Many people think that this high-frequency small fluctuation operation is too time-consuming, but it can completely be assisted with tools. For example, set up conditional orders; when the price reaches the preset buy or sell price, the system will automatically execute the transaction without having to watch the market every day. I usually set up the conditional orders and then read books or spend time with family; occasionally, I just open the software to check transaction records. Here I want to remind everyone not to rely too much on tools; you still need to review regularly to see if your set ranges are reasonable and whether there have been changes in the market that could cause the strategy to fail. After all, tools are lifeless, and people are alive; the most important thing in a bear market is flexible adjustment.
Some may say that this strategy sounds too conservative and that one can't make big money at all. But I want to say that the biggest winners in a bear market are never those who think about 'getting rich overnight,' but rather those who can preserve their principal and steadily earn returns. Last year, a fan learned this strategy from me; they had previously lost down to only 30% of their principal, but after six months, they managed to recover their principal and even made a 20% profit. This is the power of a conservative strategy. In contrast, those who heavily speculate in a bear market either end up losing everything or get stuck at high levels, unable to even touch the thresholds of a bull market.
Finally, let me say something heartfelt: a bear market is not scary; what's scary is losing your ability to think in a bear market, merely following the trend or operating blindly. 'Garbage time' is never a waste of time; it tests your patience and wisdom. If you can use the time others spend complaining and slacking off to study strategies and refine operations, when the bull market comes, you will find that you have left a large crowd behind.
Of course, this 'garbage time' strategy is not omnipotent; different market environments require different adjustments. I will continue to share practical skills in the bear market, such as how to judge bottom signals, how to screen potential cryptocurrencies, how to control risks, and so on. If you don't want to feel lost in the bear market and want to earn stable returns with me, then hurry up and follow me @链上标哥 , don’t get lost!
