In this volatile market, I have always held a belief: strategy dominates capital management, discipline governs execution.

Over the years, I’ve realized that those who last the longest are not necessarily the ones with the most accurate predictions, but those who make the fewest mistakes. Whether in a bull market peak or a bear market trough, the ones who can endure are always this type of person.

The following principles are the bottom line I’ve derived from real numbers in my account:

**Trend Judgment: Following is better than guessing**

When a strong coin drops for more than 9 days in a row, it often signals that market sentiment is about to be exhausted. Entering the market at this point can actually improve the odds.

In an upward trend, I only trust one thing—moving averages. If the price stays above the 3-day moving average, you can cautiously try going long. Once it breaks through the 30-day moving average, you can moderately increase your position. When it surpasses the 80-day moving average, consider adding heavily.

**Entry and exit rhythm: Stability is more valuable than speed**

A rally that rises for two consecutive days should be partially taken profit. This is not greed, but securing profits into the account.

If the daily increase exceeds 7%, observe how it moves the next day. If volume continues to grow, you can watch further; if volume shrinks and the upward momentum stalls, then decisively exit—the ability to lock in profits is always better than holding an empty hand.

If the market consolidates sideways for three days with no significant movement, wait another three days. If it still cannot break through, decisively switch to another direction—time costs are also real money.

**Risk control: This is the fundamental to survival**

If a losing position cannot recover to break-even by the next day, it must be closed. Don’t hold on to losing positions; preserving capital is the key to future turnaround opportunities.

A sudden volume breakout at a low level is a signal to follow; a volume surge at a high level with weak upward momentum is a signal to retreat. The dialogue between volume and price is the market’s most authentic language.

**Mindset cultivation: Competing with human nature**

Small funds rely on patience to turn around; don’t operate without reason. Capturing 2 to 3 decent upward trends per year can generate returns that outpace those who tinker every day.

When a hot spot appears, stay put; when FOMO hits, suppress it. No matter how intense the chatter in the community, stay clear-headed—only profit from those trends you understand thoroughly.

**Final words**

Most people in the crypto space lose money not because of technical issues, but because of the luck-driven mindset of “wait and see” and greed for “one more wave.” If you find yourself repeatedly making similar mistakes, it might be time to stop and reflect on whether your rules are still reliable.

Discipline is not restriction, but armor for surviving the waves. In the market of $BNB $SOL mainstream coins, these principles are most effective when applied.