Insights from Practical Experience in the Crypto World: The Logic of Survival and Profit from Loss to Gain

As an old investor who has been liquidated in the crypto world and has stumbled through various pitfalls, I am neither a mentor nor do I offer courses or earn commissions; I just wish to share the experiences I've gained.
Last year, a brother came to me with 2700U, wanting to recover from previous losses. I didn't discuss complex theories like moving averages or MACD; instead, I gave him three survival rules. He followed them for 3 months, and his account surged to 50,000 U without ever getting liquidated. Later, I refined 9 practical tips from my losses, and today I will reveal all these hidden gems.
First, let me talk about the three "rules for survival." The first is that money should be divided into three parts, prioritize survival before seeking profit. I instructed my brother to split 2700U into three amounts of 900U, and not to touch a single cent.
The first trade is a short position, with a maximum of two openings per day.
Once finished, close the software; even staring for one more second can lead to greed. For the second trade, wait for the trend; if the weekly chart hasn't shown a bullish pattern and hasn't broken through key levels with volume, play dead. Randomly rushing during fluctuations just means giving away money. The third trade is a lifeline; when the market spikes and threatens liquidation, add more positions to at least stay in the market. Liquidation may only break your fingers, but losing all your capital is like losing your head; without capital, there are no opportunities.
Second, only bite into the trend, while the rest act like a turtle.
I stumbled too much in the fluctuations in my early years, getting cut 9 times out of 10 operations. Later, I only recognized three entry signals: if the daily moving averages are not lined up for a bullish trend, I resolutely stay in cash and don't fear missing out on opportunities; only when the market breaks previous highs with increased volume and the daily close stabilizes do I dare to enter with a small position; when profits reach 30% of the principal, I first withdraw half of the profits, and set a 10% trailing stop for the rest, as what is taken is truly mine.
Third, locking emotions and mechanical execution will last long.
Before entering the market, you must write a trading plan: set a stop loss at 3%, automatically close the position when it reaches the target, and don't think about "waiting a bit longer"; when profits reach 10%, move the stop loss to the break-even point, and any gains afterward are market bonuses; turn off the computer at midnight every day, no matter how tempting the candlestick charts are, do not stare at them. If you really can't sleep, uninstall the app. The longer you watch the market, the more chaotic your emotions become, and the more likely you are to make mistakes.
Let's talk about 9 practical tips.
Don't mess around with small funds. Before the principal reaches 100,000, don't chase highs and sell lows every day with a full position. Just seize one opportunity with a high certainty and take some profits; being greedy will only lead to losses.
Good news requires timing; if you don't sell on the day of significant good news and the next day opens high, you must exit immediately. In the crypto world, it's often said "good news realization signals a peak"; hesitation will only eat into your profits.
Before the news, reduce your position. Before holidays or significant news arrives, reduce your positions or even go to cash. It's much better to follow the trend when the market is clear than to make blind guesses.
Do not hold a heavy position for the medium to long term; entering the market with a full position and holding on will lead to panic at the slightest fluctuation. Keeping a light position allows for buffer space, and maintaining a stable mindset is essential to hold onto long-term trends.
Short-term trading requires speed, precision, and decisiveness; it is essentially a "blitzkrieg." Seize the opportunity to enter and exit quickly, don't be greedy for higher points, and if the market turns unfavorable, don't hesitate for even a second—withdraw immediately.
Don't fight against the market; when the market is slow, don't rush; when it's fast, don't dawdle; don't guess the ups and downs blindly; the market is always right.
Stop-loss is a life-saving symbol. If the direction is wrong, cut losses immediately to protect the principal. Holding on will only make the situation worse. Stop-loss is not giving up; it is the "armor" for protecting the principal.
For short-term trading, rely on indicators. When trading short-term, you must focus on the 15-minute candlestick chart and KDJ; these two can help you accurately capture buying points, which is much more reliable than relying on intuition.
The mindset determines the final win or loss. The fluctuations in the crypto world can scare away half of the people. Whether one can make money largely depends on emotional stability. Don't let the ups and downs lead you away; staying calm is crucial for long-term survival.
The market changes every day, but without capital, you have nothing. First, make sure to get these things in place, then think about waves and indicators.
The crypto world is never an ATM, but it will reward those who are disciplined. If you are also struggling in the market without finding direction, $ETH .