Preparing for the uptrend: Turning time into an advantage
The market really only runs about 15% of the time, while the remaining 85% is for preparation. The issue is not whether to wait or not, but during the waiting, whether you let time erode your mindset or work in your favor.
The simplest way is to let money work for itself: deposit stablecoins, auto earn… the profits are not high but help keep the capital from 'dying' and avoid hasty decisions. A more advanced approach is to optimize capital with discipline (for example, mortgaging $BTC to borrow stablecoins to buy $ETH ) — only do this when the trend is favorable and the health ratio is truly safe. This is a tool, not an all-in game.
For most people, stable income + DCA BTC/ETH is still the most sustainable path. A downtrend is the time to build a foundation, not to quit your job to gamble.$SOL
At the same time, invest in your own advantages: technical analysis, fundamentals, narratives, or follow a long-term strategy to reduce mistakes. And most importantly: have a checklist to avoid FOMO.
Sitting still 85% of the time is not a waste. If done correctly, it is a time to accumulate capital, knowledge, and advantages — so when the remaining 15% comes, you are ready for the game.
