At 25, I knew nothing about the crypto world. Now at 33, I've been through 8 years. The biggest realization over these years is: earn a lifetime's worth of U, rather than spending a lifetime just earning U.

The two years from 2021 to 2022 were my watershed moments. My account first broke into eight figures. At that time, I stayed in high-end hotels costing 10,000 yuan per night without blinking. It sounds glamorous, but actually, what our generation pays isn't just money—it's efficiency. No need to obsess over supply chains, no need to entangle accounts receivable. Use the saved time to fight on more valuable battlegrounds.

People often ask me what I rely on to trade cryptocurrencies. I thought about it for a long time, and the answer is quite simple—mindset first, skills second. Over these years, I’ve explored some things, and today I want to share my "mindset" with you.

**The hierarchy in the crypto market is very real**

BTC will always be the big brother. If you want to make it in the circle, you have to watch it. When it rises, all the small coins get their chance; when it falls, the little brothers have to follow. ETH occasionally moves independently, but don’t expect those altcoins to resist the market—this is a rule.

BTC and USDT have a seesaw relationship. Remember this important phrase: when USDT rises, be cautious with Bitcoin; when Bitcoin surges too fast, it’s time to stock up on USDT and take profits. This is hedging thinking.

**Two key time windows**

From 0:00 to 1:00 AM is prone to "price spikes." Many people place orders before bed, often catching a wave for free. 6:00 to 8:00 AM is critical—it's the market’s early indicator for the day. If the market drops in the first half of the night and continues to fall during these two hours, just close your eyes and add to your positions; chances are, it will rebound that day. Conversely, if it rises in the first half of the night and continues to go up during these hours, run fast—most likely, it will drop that day.

Don’t zone out at 5:00 PM. When US funds start entering, due to time zone differences, big swings are most likely.

Don’t be superstitious about the term "Black Friday." It’s fallen before, but it’s also risen and stagnated. The key is still news and fundamentals.

**The simplest advice**

As long as it’s not an air coin, and there’s volume, don’t panic when it drops. In three to five days or a month, it will come back. This is a rule I’ve validated over 8 years.

If you have spare money, buy in batches to lower your average cost and recover quickly; if not, hold tight—it's not a big problem. The most satisfying trade I’ve made: bought Dogecoin at 0.085 and held it until now, more than 20 times profit. It’s not luck; it’s patience.

Proven over time, trading crypto ultimately comes down to this. Keep a steady mindset, and time will be on your side.