As a trend trader, I always separate intraday operations from monthly-level trend positions.

To be honest, a qualified trader needs three identities simultaneously: an independent analyst, an independent trader, and a ruthless risk manager. All three are essential and none can be omitted. But the reality is, most traders fall into pitfalls during execution—they want to see long-term results while doing short-term trades, and conversely, they want to exit hastily due to short-term volatility in monthly-level positions. Once a position gets stopped out, the trading standards set beforehand become meaningless.

This process challenges human nature every single day. Every trade is a struggle against your own desires—greed, fear, impatience—these things can mess up the most meticulous plans.

My experience is, rather than fighting emotions, treat yourself as a machine—mechanically execute rules, find a trading system that suits you, and stick with it. The movement patterns of mainstream coins like BTC and ETH require time to refine. Finding your own path is far more effective than blindly following the crowd.

For the new year, I hope every trader becomes calmer, more disciplined, and more true to themselves.