The most profitable in the crypto world are not the experts who operate daily, but the wise ones who know how to wait.
A fan asked me: 'Bin Ge, why are you always so calm, making only three or four trades a year, yet able to double your account?' I smiled and asked him back: 'Do you know why most people toil for a year in the market yet end up losing money?'
The truth is, they take the market too seriously, eager to watch the charts 24 hours a day, wanting to catch every fluctuation. The higher the trading frequency, the lower the quality of decisions; this is a hard rule.
The reason I can maintain stable profits is not because my skills are exceptional, but because I deeply understand one thing: big money is earned through patience, not through action.
Widen the cycle, and the noise will naturally filter out.
I observe the market and first adjust the charts to daily or even weekly levels. Fluctuations below the daily level are all market noise to me. I only use the 4-hour chart to look at structures; real decisions must be based on daily or weekly signals.
Why? Because large capital layouts require long cycles. Once a weekly trend is formed, it won't end easily. It's like navigating the seas; you need to look at the ocean currents instead of being distracted by every small wave.
There are very few opportunities in the market that are truly worth betting heavily on; over a year, there are only about three or four. But these few times are enough to double your account.
Testing a position is like throwing a stone to ask for directions.
When I discover a potential opportunity, I will never dive in with a full position at once. I first test the waters with a light position, like throwing a small stone to see the market's reaction. Only when the weekly closing confirms my judgment will I gradually increase my position.
This strategy of building positions in batches allows me to test the market's temperature while keeping risks controllable. If my judgment is wrong, I exit with a small loss; if correct, I have positions to enjoy the profits later.
Never fire all your bullets at once; this is an important rule I have learned from ten years in the cryptocurrency market.
Stop losses should be wide enough to allow you to sleep at night.
My stop loss setting is quite special—it is placed directly outside the opposite low of the weekly K-line. This allows for a large stop loss space, permitting the market to breathe freely and not be swept out due to normal fluctuations.
A wide stop loss brings two benefits: it reduces the likelihood of being triggered by random fluctuations, and it allows me to hold positions with peace of mind without anxiously staring at the market all day.
Setting stop loss points is a profound subject. If set too tight, it’s easy to be swept out by normal fluctuations; if set too loose, a loss can be devastating. My principle is: the stop loss should be set below the technical point, leaving enough buffer space.
Time is the best friend; positions should at least last for a month.
From the moment I open a position to when I close it, I will hold it for at least a month. During this period, I do not monitor the market closely; I only spend a few minutes after the daily close checking: where is the trend now? Is the trend continuing or is it in a consolidation?
A real trend requires time to develop; short-term fluctuations cannot bring substantial profits. Many people around me can't hold onto positions because they only see floating profits and losses; I can hold on because I only care if the trend is healthy.
As long as the major structure is intact, I treat this trade as if it doesn't exist. This 'buy and forget' mentality has actually helped me catch a few major market movements.
High-frequency trading is poison; low-frequency trading is the antidote.
Newcomers in the cryptocurrency market often ask, 'What should I buy today?' 'Can I enter the market now?' They think trading is all about constant operation, but they don't realize that the more frequently they operate, the faster they incur losses.
I have a painful lesson: many years ago, I was also a day trader, staring at the screen every day, highly stressed. As a result, after a month, the fees and smooth costs ate up most of the profits, and my account was still stagnant.
Now I understand that lowering the frequency is the shortcut for small capital to grow.
How to practice low-frequency trading strategies.
Start by modifying the chart period: change the default view on your mobile app from a 15-minute chart to a daily chart, forcing yourself to see the larger trend.
Establish a simple and clear trading plan: before opening a position, write down the reasons for entering, stop loss level, target level, and position size in black and white. The only thing to do during trading is to execute the plan without being disturbed by emotions.
Set a trading limit for yourself: trade a maximum of 2-3 times per month, and stop trading if you exceed this number. This forces you to only choose the best opportunities.
Cultivate interests outside of trading: find a job or develop a hobby, making trading truly a side job. When you no longer rely on trading results to live, your decisions will be more objective.
Be patient and wait for the real big market movements: the cryptocurrency market lacks volatility, but it lacks patience even more. Not every fluctuation is worth participating in; only grab those opportunities with excellent risk-reward ratios.
Conclusion
In the cryptocurrency market, one year is like three years in the human world. In this highly volatile market, lasting longer is more important than earning quickly.
My current lifestyle is: most of my time is spent reading, exercising, and spending time with family; trading is just a side job. My friends only know I 'make some investments', but no one knows the scale of my account.
Lower frequency, improve quality; this is my core trading philosophy. Carefully plan three or four trades a year, each aiming for 50%, and with compound interest, it can double. This is not only a trading strategy but also a way of life.
A true trading expert is not defined by how skilled they are technically but by how stable their mindset is. In the market, slow is fast, and less is more. I hope you can understand the wisdom in this. Follow Bin Ge to learn more first-hand information and cryptocurrency knowledge at precise points, becoming your guide in the cryptocurrency world; learning is your greatest wealth!
