(Personal experience, for reference only)

After years in the crypto world, I’ve seen too many people’s dreams of overnight riches shattered—leveraged full positions, chasing highs and killing dips, all-in on trash coins, ending often with total loss. Today I want to share six survival rules I’ve summarized from practical experience. Basically, it boils down to two words: survive. Not losing money is already making money.

**1. Strong Coins + 60-Day Moving Average — My Coin Selection Logic**

How to choose coins? It’s actually very simple. Just look at two things: first, is it a strong coin, and second, does it hold above the 60-day moving average? If the price stays firmly above the 60-day MA, the trend is upward, and you can consider entering. Once it drops below, don’t wait for a “rebound,” just reduce or clear your position. The thought of “what if it bounces back” is the biggest killer in crypto.

Why is this method so effective? Because the 60-day MA represents the medium-term trend, and whales find it hard to fake in the short term. Last year, BTC repeatedly bounced off the 60-day MA; compare that to many altcoins that get cut in half once they break below — you’ll understand. The line above does the work, the people below watch the show, saving worry and avoiding pitfalls.

**2. Short-term Gains Over 50%? I’d Rather Miss It Than Chase**

Newcomers most easily fall into the trap of chasing gains. But seasoned traders know one thing: after a sharp rise, a correction is inevitable. If a coin surges over 50% in a short time, it’s probably a signal that the whales are pushing up to dump. Jumping in at that point is basically buying the bag.

My approach is the opposite: accumulating at low levels is always safer than chasing at high. For example, when ORDI was consolidating around $2, I slowly built positions. When it rose to $10, I sold in batches to take profits. It might look like I didn’t catch the full move, but the risk was fully controlled, and I slept well. Remember, in crypto, opportunities are abundant; what’s scarce is your capital.

**3. Low-volume Consolidation Often Precedes a Storm**

Before a big surge, there’s usually a sign: very little price movement, maybe 10-20%, but trading volume keeps shrinking. What does that mean? It indicates selling pressure has been exhausted, and the whales are quietly accumulating. If you have spare funds, it’s a good time to make small positions, waiting for the next wave.

Conversely, if volume is huge but price is sideways, or if it’s rising but volume is dying out, be cautious. That’s often the last frenzy — don’t be fooled by false signals.

**4. Set Your Stop-Loss Strictly, Don’t Move It Because of “Hope”**

This might be the hardest rule to follow but also the most critical. Before entering a trade, decide: at what loss level must I exit? Once it hits that point, no matter how painful, execute. Many people hesitate to cut losses, and end up losing even more.

My habit is: when I buy a coin, I set a 10% stop-loss. If it hits that, I sell immediately—no looking at charts, no listening to news, no technical analysis. Just mechanical. Because you never know what will happen next, but you can control your losses.

**5. Don’t Touch Coins You Don’t Understand, No Matter How Hot**

Mainstream coins like BTC, SOL have clear fundamentals; but coins that just came out with mysterious concepts, even if heavily promoted, I don’t buy easily. Because if you don’t understand it, you can’t assess the risk. Instead of blindly following the herd, focus on your own understanding and do your homework in familiar tracks.

**6. Take Profits in Batches, Don’t Expect to Cash Out All at Once**

Many people either don’t make money or give it all back after making some. The solution is to take profits gradually. For example, when the price hits the first target, sell 1/3; at the second target, sell another 1/3; let the rest run. This way, you lock in gains and avoid losing everything out of greed.

In the end, the core logic of making money in crypto is these points. Don’t think about getting rich overnight; focus on surviving steadily, always protecting your principal. Long-term compound interest is the most formidable force.