If you want to truly make your first bucket of gold in the crypto market, the key is not how many hot topics you chase, but to establish a reliable trading system. I’ve been exploring for years and found that a multi-cycle combined approach is the most stable. Today, I’ll share this methodology.

The core of this system is six words: Direction, Position, Timing. How to use it? It’s divided into three levels.

First, look at the big picture on the 4-hour chart. Why choose this cycle? Because it’s long enough to filter out short-term market noise, making the trend particularly clear. In an upward trend, both highs and lows are moving higher. During pullbacks, it’s a good opportunity to buy the dip; in a downtrend, highs and lows are moving lower, so selling on rebounds is rational. If the market is consolidating in a range, stay put and avoid frequent tinkering. The simple and straightforward principle—only trade in the direction of the trend.

Next, use the 1-hour chart to find entry zones. After locking in the main trend, this cycle helps you identify support and resistance levels. When the price approaches a trendline or previous key points, it’s a potential entry area; if it nears previous highs, consider reducing positions or taking profits. It’s like drawing a safe operational zone for yourself.

Finally, the last step is the 15-minute chart. In the previously identified zone, wait for a reversal signal on the small cycle—such as engulfing candlesticks, bullish divergence, or moving average golden cross—especially when combined with increased volume breakout. That’s the real moment to act.

When these three cycles are aligned, it’s like having a trading "GPS"—the 4-hour tells you the general direction, the 1-hour indicates where to consider entering, and the 15-minute shows the exact moment to step on the gas. If the directions conflict between cycles, it’s better to stay in cash and wait for confirmation. Also, since small cycles fluctuate quickly, always set a stop-loss to prevent a single pullback from wiping out your position.

When used properly, this method greatly increases your success rate compared to blind guessing. The key is to study charts more, summarize patterns, and remember—there are no shortcuts in trading.