The recent market trend has basically been in line with expectations. Bitcoin's space is quite clear, from around 86,500 to about 88,000, leaving an overall operational range of approximately 1,500 points. The performance of the second brother (Ethereum) has also been quite good, moving from around 2,880 to about 2,960, with a volatility of roughly 70 points. From the market perspective, the overall strategy remains unchanged; the main focus is to grasp the overall rhythm. The specific execution going forward still depends on confirming each detail. SOL has also been receiving quite a bit of discussion recently and is worth continuing to track. If you want to delve deeper into trading details and strategies, feel free to further discuss.

The S&P and Dow Jones both hit new records yesterday, and the "Santa Claus rally" on Wall Street arrived as expected. But something interesting happened—the crypto concept stocks, which usually move in tandem with the broader market, surprisingly lagged behind. Looking at yesterday's market performance makes it clear. Traditional blue chips were lively, with Apple rising 0.53%, and Micron soaring 3.77%. The AI hardware narrative remains hot. But what about the crypto sector? MSTR only barely increased by 0.53%, COIN simply fell 1.06%, and BMNR fared even worse, plunging 1.41%. This "divergence" is definitely not a coincidence. Institutional calculations are clear—since the US government is on a three-day holiday, liquidity will be tight. Instead of passively enduring high volatility before and after the holiday, it’s better to adjust positions in advance to avoid risks. All of this points to one conclusion: the crypto market has officially entered a "vacuum period." The key question now is: how will BTC behave in this situation? Will it seize the opportunity of Wall Street's "absence" to make a rally? Or will it face hunting in the liquidity vacuum? There’s no standard answer in the short term, but one thing is certain—the trend over these three days could very well mark a turning point for the year-end market.

New to the crypto world, your mind is full of "tenfold coins" and "hundredfold legends." After half a year of messing around, your principal has shrunk by half, then shrunk again. I've seen too many stories like this—losers aren't because of poor skills, but because they get killed by greed. Here's a painful truth—one of the easiest ways to make money in the crypto space that people often overlook is the strategy of "monthly stable profits." Earning 5% per month may sound dull, but with compound interest over a year, it adds up to 60%+, which already leaves 90% of traders chasing highs and panicking behind. **Why does slow and steady win more thoroughly?** Market volatility is real. But big swings ≠ you can always catch them. Those who frequently chase highs and bottom-fish end up contributing to exchanges and slippage. In contrast, people who use dollar-cost averaging or grid trading rely on discipline to suppress emotions—no matter how wild the market gets, you only earn within your strategic framework. Surviving is more important than getting rich quickly. Beginners want to go all-in and achieve financial freedom, but experienced traders understand: survival comes first. Staking ETH, SOL, and other mainstream coins can yield 5%-10% annualized; or engaging in stablecoin arbitrage, which may seem thin in profit but has the advantage of never getting liquidated, ensuring quality sleep. The players who truly make big money leverage time. Dollar-cost averaging into BTC and ETH, accumulating during bear markets, and cashing out during bull runs. Patience is more scarce in the crypto space than technical skills. **How to operate reliably?** Put the main allocation into BTC and ETH—this is your core position, held long-term with staking. The remaining small funds (within 20% of the total) can participate in airdrops or Launchpad projects with strong backing, which can bring some extra gains while keeping risk within acceptable limits. An 8:2 split ensures safety while leaving room for potential growth.