Having been in the crypto world for six years, from accounts being wiped out to being able to stay steadily in this market, I have exchanged blood and tears for 8 trading rules that must be followed. This is not a secret to wealth, but it can prevent you from being forced out.

**Focus on Position Size, Don’t Be Greedy**
With limited funds, you need to concentrate your firepower. At the same time, watching three coins at once is unmanageable—what’s the point of trying to grasp the rhythm? When the market is hot, lock in the mainstream direction with heavy positions; once the momentum weakens, immediately reduce to observation positions. Having chips in hand is always better than running around blindly.

**Trend is King, Don’t Fight Against It**
A rebound is just a rebound—after bouncing, it continues to fall; a reversal is a climb—every step has support. During a decline, fake breakouts are everywhere—they are bait for bulls. Only healthy pullbacks during an uptrend are worth entering; don’t argue with the K-line.

**Volume is a Signal**
The “ECG” during sideways trading only indicates that funds are watching. When the real market starts, you will see piled buy orders and explosive community enthusiasm. Without these signals, just stay in cash and watch the show—sometimes, observing is the best strategy.

**Cut Losses in Time, Protect Principal**
Set a “death line” before entering—like a 5% drop and then exit. Cut it when it hits, don’t dream of getting back to break even. For profits, every 10% increase, transfer 20% of the profit into stablecoins. The numbers on the screen are virtual; your wallet is real.

**Be Decisive in Entry and Exit**
When an opportunity appears, don’t overthink—get on the boat first; when risk signals emerge, escape immediately. The speed of leaving determines whether you can count your money with a smile.

**Ask Yourself Before Increasing Positions**
If you don’t have a position now, would you buy this coin? If the answer is no, then don’t add. Increasing positions is to amplify existing profits, not to fix past mistakes.

**Value Cycles, Stay Away from Short-term Drains**
Staring at 5-minute K-line charts can drive you crazy; what really makes a difference is grasping the trend at the weekly level. Patience in solitude is the key to waiting for prosperity.

**Don’t Obsess Over Bottom Fishing**
An 80% decline doesn’t mean the bottom—extreme market conditions may still continue to halve. Most people get wiped out because they firmly believe “this is definitely the bottom.”

These eight rules are my gradual summary over six years—a “pitfall avoidance manual.” The cruelest weapon in the crypto world is wasting your time; the real way to make money is to survive long enough and wait for the wind. Going solo often leads to walls; following this method can avoid 80% of the pitfalls. To turn from being cut and burned into stable profits, the key is to prioritize stability.