I am an old veteran who entered the circle in 2018, having seen Bitcoin reach $30,000 and experienced LUNA's overnight collapse. At my worst, I was liquidated three times and was in massive debt, but since last year, I've been steadily profitable, with total earnings surpassing eight figures. Today, I won't waste words, only sharing ten rules forged through blood and tears. If you have been trading for a year and haven't made a profit of over 100,000, this might be your last chance.
1. Is your principal less than 100,000? Bet only once on the main upward trend each year.
The crypto world is not lacking in opportunities; what it lacks is patience. Retail investors often fall into the trap of being fully invested at all times, thinking that not operating means losing money. But in the real battlefield, waiting is the strongest offense. I've seen too many people shoot their bullets before the bull market, only to watch others celebrate in the end. Remember: there are usually only 1-2 major upward trends in a year; the rest of the time is just a garbage market.
2. Cognitive boundaries = Wealth ceiling
Why do some people make a hundred times their money on Dogecoin, while you can't even catch the bottom? Because you can't earn money outside your understanding. New coins, NFTs, DeFi—don't touch them if you don't understand. Practice with a simulated account first; losing it all is just a string of numbers. But in the real money battlefield, one failure could mean you never return to the table.
3. The day to realize gains is the day to run away
Institutional buying is for offloading, and project teams calling out trades are for cashing out. The day a major piece of good news is announced is the best selling point. Don't believe in 'long-term value'; 99% of projects in crypto won't survive a bull market. For example, when a new coin is listed on an exchange, opening 30% higher is common practice, but the next day it may directly halve.
4. Must drop before the holiday? It’s a human weakness!
The week before the Spring Festival and Christmas, the market is likely to see a drop in volume. People need to cash out for the holiday; who wants to stay in their position anxiously? Historical data doesn't lie: in the past three years, the average drop of BTC in the week before the Spring Festival was 12%. Reduce positions in advance and buy the dip after the holiday; this rhythm is more reliable than technical indicators.
5. Core of medium to long-term survival: Cash is king
Holding on stubbornly is foolish, and frequent trading is madness. My strategy is: sell in batches during a rise, and dare to catch falling knives during a crash. For example, sell a layer when Bitcoin rises 20%, and buy a layer when it drops 15%. Rolling operations can help preserve profits; otherwise, it’s always a roller coaster.
6. In short-term trading, only focus on 'live pieces'
Coins without trading volume are like fish in a stagnant pond—they can't jump. My principle: I don't look at coins with daily trading volumes below 100 million USD. I only play active coins with big fluctuations, like SOL and PEPE, as large volatility creates arbitrage opportunities.
7. The speed of decline determines the strength of the rebound
A slow decline must lead to a strong rebound, and a sharp drop must lead to a sharp bounce. Last year's FTX disaster saw BTC halve in two days, but rebound 40% within a week. The bottom formed by panic selling is the golden pit; a bottom that has been declining for six months may be a bottomless pit.
8. The faster you correct your mistakes, the longer you will survive
Stop-loss is not failure, it is strategy. I once stubbornly held a meme coin, from $10 down to $0.3, and ultimately to zero. Now my iron rule: if you lose more than 10% in a single day, you must cut your losses. Your capital is your only chip at the casino; without it, you can't even get to the table.
9. Short-term golden combination: 15-minute candlestick + KDJ
Moving averages are lagging, and MACD is too slow. The 15-minute candlestick combined with KDJ's oversold/overbought zones makes entry and exit points clear. For example, when KDJ's J value falls below 0 while the price touches a support level, it's a signal to buy the dip.
10. Mastering three tricks is better than learning a hundred miscellaneous techniques
There are countless techniques in the crypto world, but mastering trend lines, trading volume, and support/resistance levels is enough to succeed. Some people study new indicators every day, yet they can't use any of them effectively. Being greedy leads to destruction, which is the greatest pitfall for retail investors.
These principles seem simple, but executing them goes against human nature. For example, would you dare to add to your position during a crash? Would you be willing to sell when good news is everywhere? Making money in crypto doesn't rely on intelligence, but on discipline.
If you strictly follow the rules for three months and still don't break through, feel free to come find me—but I guess by then, you won't need to.
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