Trading is Not a Race: Knowing When to Wait Is the Path to Profitability

Many people enter the crypto market with the same mindset: the more they trade, the greater the chance of making money. But in reality, it’s quite the opposite. Most losses start from reckless buying and selling, entering trades based on emotions, hype, or the fear of “missing out.” This article recounts the journey of changing a trader’s trading mindset – from frustration and pressure to finding the right rhythm and achieving sustainable growth. There are no miracles, only discipline, patience, and timing. Starting From an Almost Broken Account At the end of last year, a trader contacted me. His voice was tired, his spirit exhausted. After a year of hearing signals everywhere, trading without a plan, constantly buying and selling, his account was down to just 20,000 USDT. He was very honest: “I no longer dream of getting rich quickly, I just want to recover. Is there a chance?” My answer at that time was very simple: “Don’t rush to make money. First, learn how not to lose money.” Six months later, that account exceeded 140,000 USDT. The important thing was: his trading rhythm had completely changed. Phase 1: Letting Go of the Impulsive “Recover at All Costs” Mindset The first thing he did was not to change his technical strategy, but to change his mindset. He approached trading according to market rhythm – meaning: Not trading out of boredomNot entering trades out of fear of missing outNot betting on hope For nearly 3 weeks, he only chose entry points with the highest probability. Each trade was small, clear, with specific stop-loss points. No greed, no fear. Result: the account grew from 20,000 to over 40,000 USDT. More important than the money was the change in perception: Trading was no longer a price chase, but like riding waves – patiently waiting for the wave to be just right before stepping in. He began to accept a truth: volatility is a normal market condition, not a signal to panic. Phase 2: Understanding That “Standing Outside” Is Also a Position The biggest turning point happened when he truly understood the saying: “Not having a trade is also a trade.” Most of the time, he did nothing. Just observed. Just waited. But when the market presented unavoidable entry points, he dared to trade bigger because: He had a clear planHe knew what he was doingHe accepted the risk In just about 2 months, his account grew from 40,000 to 90,000 USDT. This style requires a very difficult trait: patience. Markets always have cycles. Opportunities are not always available. The more you focus on short-term fluctuations, the easier you are to make wrong decisions. Sometimes, keeping a distance from the market helps you see more clearly. Phase 3: Going with the Trend, Riding the “Big Winds” Once familiar with the rhythm, catching trends became much easier. He no longer tried to predict tops and bottoms. Just confirm the trend and follow it. A few consecutive big waves, and the account surpassed 110,000 USDT, then moved up to 140,000 USDT. He shared a very thought-provoking quote: “The more I wanted to recover before, the more stressed I was, and the more I lost. Now, with the right rhythm, trading feels much lighter.” That is the value of long-term thinking. Sustainable profits do not come from impulsiveness but from surviving long enough and staying calm. Core Trading Philosophy: Power Lies Between Action and Inaction In crypto, the biggest problem is not the market, but people rushing too much. Every day there are fluctuations. But real opportunities are not many for you. Your job is not to jump on every wave, but to wait for the right point and act decisively. Successful traders often share these traits: CalmnessObjectivityNot letting emotions control themNot being affected by previous wins or losses To Those Still Struggling If your current account is not in good shape, don’t despair. The story above proves one thing: with the right method, your remaining capital can still bring you back into the game. Remember a few basic principles: Learn not to lose before thinking about winning.Use only the money you are willing to lose.Avoid continuous trading.Have a clear plan and stick to discipline. The crypto path is not easy to walk alone. Communicate, learn, look beyond yourself – you will be less likely to go astray. Hopefully, this story helps you slow down one beat but go further. In this market, learning and patience are the greatest assets.