Over the years in the crypto world, one of the most frequently asked questions is: Does the so-called "epiphany" moment really exist when trading coins?

Honestly, if you truly understand it, the feeling is indeed different—like a string in your mind suddenly being plucked.

When I first got started, I was no different from 99% of retail investors. When making money, I thought I was a genius with sharp insight; when losing money, I blamed everything—market conditions, news, luck. My account fluctuated wildly, all based on gut feelings, with no real strategy.

After several years in this market, paying countless tuition fees, constantly watching charts, reviewing trades repeatedly, and learning from some seasoned traders who consistently made profits, I slowly understood a principle: Making money is never about blind guessing, but about gradually building it with cognition and execution.

Let's start with the early session. The morning market is often the purest window of emotion. A sudden plunge? Don't panic and cut losses—many times, this is a good opportunity to buy at low prices; conversely, if the market opens with a steady rise and high enthusiasm, you should be patient, wait for confirmation of strength, and then decisively take profits. That’s true mature trading.

The afternoon tests your patience even more. A sudden surge in the afternoon? Eighty percent of the time, it’s a short-term emotional pulse; chasing it can easily lead to being trapped. On the other hand, a weakening market in the afternoon is worth pondering. As emotions gradually subside, the next day often presents a more comfortable entry point.

During a decline, mindset is especially critical. If you see the price dropping upon opening, your first reaction should not be to cut losses—most of the morning’s volatility is false signals. Similarly, if the market remains relatively stable all day, don’t force trades; holding a position without activity is also a strategy.

Set a bottom line for buying and selling. Don’t rush to exit before reaching your target price; don’t enter casually before reaching your psychological price. Forcing trades during sideways or unclear trends only wastes your resources.

In terms of operation, building positions on bearish candles and taking profits on bullish candles sounds simple, but when used well, it’s extremely effective. Add a bit of contrarian thinking—stay calm when others are frantic, be decisive when others panic—and many opportunities will naturally surface.

Ultimately, whether you can make money depends less on your technical skill level and more on whether you can endure the frustrating phases of the market. When the real rhythm arrives, and you grasp the final wave of gains, that’s when the true profits belong to you.