#数字资产市场动态 # Even sideways markets can appreciate! The "Low-Key Profit Method" from 900U to 68,000U

Recently, someone asked me: with so many sideways markets in the crypto space now, no big trends, no hot spots, no leverage stimulation, can ordinary people still make money? I pulled out transaction records from the past 60 days — turning a small account of 900U into 68,000U, all while sleeping early and waking up early, without touching a single altcoin. The secret isn’t in speed, precision, or ruthlessness, but in three "dull knife" principles. The core is stability and self-discipline, avoiding most common money-losing traps. Sometimes, slow is the most efficient way.

### First Trick: Split your position, refuse to go all-in

In periods of fluctuation and oscillation, full position is like laying an ambush. I divided 900U into three parts:

**Short-term trading position** — Enter and exit at most twice within 24 hours, capturing small 2%-3% swings to lock in profits, enough to cover fees and a meal;

**Trend-following position** — Wait for the weekly moving averages to form (MA30突破MA60) and for the price to hit new highs before entering. When profit reaches 30%, cash out half of the principal immediately, and set a 10% trailing stop for the remaining position;

**Insurance reserve position** — Dedicated to covering small losses, no additional funds added, always keeping ammunition for a comeback.

### Second Trick: Only trade with certainty, stay away from oscillation traps

The main cause of account blow-ups for beginners is often frequent trading during consolidation. My golden rule is simple: only trade in clear directions like "the daily MA30 is above MA60 + breaking previous highs, with increased volume." During other times, just turn off the trading software.

This year, nearly 60% of trading days have been oscillating. Most people are addicted to watching the charts, chasing dips and rallies, bleeding through fees, and getting trapped. I use this time to exercise and spend time with family, avoiding most of the false breakouts and manipulations — remember, not all volatility is worth participating in. During sideways markets, you don’t make money; you only worsen your mental state.

### Third Trick: Discipline is the foundation, market conditions are the added value

Nine out of ten traders who get liquidated fail due to lack of discipline. I set three iron rules for myself:

1. Stop loss at 3% loss on a single trade, never hold through a loss or add to a losing position;

2. When floating gains exceed 10%, immediately adjust the stop loss to the entry price, prioritizing capital safety;

3. Log off the app at 11 PM every night. For each night you stay up, punish yourself by banning trading for a day — when tempted, just delete the app, out of sight, out of mind.

This isn’t some advanced strategy; it’s about understanding that to make money, you first need to survive — live long enough, and the market will eventually reward those with patience.