In the trading market at any given moment, there are always people going long and others going short. It may seem contradictory, but everyone can make money—if their strategy is proper.

What we earn, frankly, is the profit generated by market fluctuations. As long as the market is volatile, opportunities are always present. However, to truly seize this money, the key lies in three areas: capital management, holding period, and stop-loss settings.

Some prefer a small stop-loss with a large position size, while others opt for a large stop-loss with a small position. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on individual risk preferences.

Let's look at a practical example. When BTC was at 100,000, Xiao Ming used 100,000 to go long, setting a stop-loss at 90,000. Meanwhile, Xiao Lan also used 100,000 to go short, with a stop-loss at 110,000. Later, the price rose to 108,000, and Xiao Ming took profit here, earning 800 points. As the market retraced and fell to 90,500, Xiao Lan also closed her position, earning 500 points. Both made money, but their strategies were completely opposite.

This is why many people ask the wrong questions. Don't ask "Should I buy long or short now?" Instead, ask "Given the current pattern and structure, is it suitable to short in the short term?" Considering factors like time frame, technical structure, and risk-reward ratio—comprehensive analysis makes decision-making more reliable.

I've heard some confidently say BTC will rise to 200,000. Honestly, I find that amusing. When will it rise? In 20 years? In 50 years? Discussing price movements without considering the time cycle is inherently meaningless.