Don't always say there's no opportunity during consolidation periods; in fact, this is precisely when retail traders are most likely to turn things around.

There was a trader who started the year in May with $3,000 and gradually grew it to $270,000. After adjusting his strategy in June, he directly surpassed $1 million. His secret is simple—he doesn't wait for big market moves but capitalizes on every fluctuation during consolidation.

**Capture the Rhythm of Consolidation**

Take ETH's recent range-bound movement as an example. His approach was to place conditional orders on both sides: short if it breaks below 3650, long if it breaks above 3720. As a result, ETH was bouncing within this range that day, and he profited on both sides, earning $400 just from the oscillation.

The core logic boils down to two points: small positions + quick reactions. As soon as profits exceed 5%, he immediately adjusts the stop-loss to break even, ensuring he profits without risking loss.

**The Most Counterintuitive Moves**

When the account exceeds $5,000, most people's first reaction is to add more positions. But those who truly understand do the opposite—they lock in profits and withdraw $2,000, then split the remaining funds into three parts, only adding to positions when already in profit.

An example is the SOL trade: bought long at 180, added to the position every time it rose by $5, added again at 190, and finally exited at 195. This simple trade netted over $8,000. Most people do the opposite—they keep adding as they lose, eventually getting liquidated and wiped out.

**Why Most People Keep Losing**

Consolidation periods are actually full of opportunities; what’s lacking is the methodology and execution. Too many traders want to catch every move up and down but are reluctant to cut losses, add positions without a plan, and end up getting crushed by the market.

Profitable traders share three traits: steady rhythm, effective methods, and strong execution. When BTC crashes, others are panic-selling, but these traders are protected by their system and can even double their gains.

Next time the market consolidates, consider trying this approach.