Someone asked me how to choose coins and how to hold onto profits when trading. Honestly, my current methods might seem a bit naive, but it’s these seemingly simple approaches that have allowed me to survive market fluctuations and even make money.

I’ve seen too many people fixate on minute charts with shining eyes, risking their entire assets on a single "trade." Chasing highs and getting trapped, buying the dip halfway up the mountain, and finally getting liquidated—I've done that before. Looking back now, it was incredibly foolish.

**First Rule: Only choose coins based on trading volume ranking**

True popularity is built on trading volume. Coins without sufficient trading volume are just a waste of money. When analyzing the market, I focus on actively traded assets. The price movements of these coins reflect real capital battles behind the scenes.

**Second Rule: Don’t rely solely on intraday K-line charts**

Minute-level fluctuations are false signals. I only look at the weekly Bollinger Bands—when the middle band stabilizes and the bands widen, I build positions gradually; when the pattern isn’t clear, I stay on the sidelines and wait. Short-term rebounds? That’s a low-probability game and not worth risking.

**Third Rule: Add positions only with clear signals**

Only increase your position when the price retraces to the annual moving average with moderate volume expansion. If there’s no signal, wait patiently. When a signal appears, follow through decisively—no hesitation. Mental preparation is key—indecisiveness is a trap for losses.

**Fourth Rule: Greed is the enemy**

Hold onto the asset as long as the price trends upward. But if it breaks support levels, liquidate immediately. Too many fall into the trap of "waiting for even higher prices," only to turn their accounts from black to deep red in regret.

**Fifth Rule: Take profits with rhythm**

Sell one-third of your holdings when profits reach 20%, another third at 40%. Opportunities in the market are continuous; preserving your capital is essential to participate in the next wave.

**Sixth Rule: The annual moving average is a dividing line**

No matter how optimistic I am about a coin, if it falls below the annual moving average, I exit unconditionally. This strict rule has saved me countless times and is more effective than any "believe in the future" motivational speech.

**Bottom-line thinking**

In crypto trading, the most effective rules are often the simplest. Forget about the dream of "turning it all around in one trade." Long-term profits come from strictly following rules and controlling desires. These are the costs paid in real money.

The crypto market will not disappoint those who follow the rules, but it will severely punish those who hold onto false hopes.