Recently, the market can be described in one word: troublesome. The US stock market has hit new highs, the A-shares are rising along with it, even gold and silver are soaring, while the crypto world has instead fallen into a "stagnation mode" — BTC ( is fluctuating around $90,500, today it rose for half a day, then suddenly a long wick candle stabbed it back to the starting point.

Many old traders should have this feeling: this kind of market is the easiest to get trapped. Once you guess the direction wrong, it directly leads to huge losses. So the question in front of us is not whether to chase the rise or to short the fall, but **how to survive and make money in this kind of range-bound market**.

To be honest, this kind of market is actually a playground for experts. Why? Because volatility is opportunity.

**Spot grid strategy is the real answer at present**

The core logic is very simple: since BTC has repeatedly tested a certain price range, let the machine help you buy low and sell high automatically. You don’t need to watch the market 24 hours; after setting the grid parameters, every fluctuation becomes a profit point for you. This method is particularly suitable for market environments that have no clear direction and are full of short-term fluctuations.

To fully seize this opportunity, one must grasp two key points:

**1. Key price levels are always worth more than directional judgment**

Don't get caught up in whether BTC will break through 90500 or fall below it. Instead of guessing, focus on those support and resistance levels that can truly change the rhythm. The 90500 level is the current dividing line - it determines the logic of the upcoming trend. Positioning trades near this critical point is far smarter than placing orders based on intuition.

**2. Long wick candle is your ATM**

At the moment when the market suddenly becomes unbalanced, it often produces extreme long wick candles – this is known as a long wick candle. Liquidity instantly dries up, and the price is forcibly pumped to an extreme position, then quickly rebounds. This is a trace left by institutions when testing depth. By identifying these long wick candles and positioning in advance at key points, one can capture those rapid reversal fluctuations.

**Volatility is not risk, it is the best friend**

In the current market, participants are waiting - waiting for breakout signals and trend confirmations. However, the smart money has already been operating in the undercurrents. They do not need a major trend; high volatility is sufficient. As long as your grid parameters are set reasonably, every swing can contribute to profits.

So rather than waiting painfully for a big market, it's better to learn to dance in the fluctuations.