Having navigated the crypto world for so many years, my biggest realization is—if the method is right, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Someone asked me how I grew from an initial capital of 200,000 to my current scale. There’s no real secret—just summarizing some effective experiences, repeatedly testing them, and finally forming my own trading system. Today, I’ll share my top 10 practical insights, which might help you avoid many detours.

**Rules of the Game for Small Funds**

If your capital is small (for example, within 200,000), don’t think you need to be fully invested every day. On the contrary, if you can catch one major upward trend in a year, the returns can already be quite substantial. The danger of full positions is that you can easily be forced out due to psychological issues or temporary situations, and end up missing the real opportunities.

**Demo Trading Is Your Cheapest Tuition**

Some things can’t be understood just by talking about them—you have to experience them yourself. The advantage of demo trading is that it allows you to fail countless times at zero cost. But real accounts are different; one failure might knock you out of the market entirely. Some people never return after that. This lesson is too costly to learn with real money.

**The Moment of Good News Realization Is Also the Moment of Danger**

On the day a major positive announcement is made, if you haven’t taken action yet, you must sell when the market opens high the next day. The historical pattern is clear—after the good news is digested, large sell orders often hit the market. This isn’t mysticism; it’s a true reflection of market psychology.

**Risks on the Eve of Holidays**

Before major festivals, I usually reduce my positions or go completely flat a week in advance. Looking at historical candlestick charts, it’s clear that the market tends to decline during holiday periods. Not making money at this time is actually protecting your existing gains.

**The Core of Mid-Long Term: “Cash Is King”**

The logic is simple—sell when the market rises, buy back when it falls, and repeat this cycle. It looks simple, but executing it requires strong mental resilience. When the market is at its hottest, you need the courage to exit; when it’s plunging, you must dare to position yourself.

**Short-Term Trading Secrets: Volume and Patterns**

For short-term trading, stocks with active charts and large fluctuations often present opportunities. Conversely, avoid those with dull trading activity and low volume. The market’s vitality directly determines your earning efficiency.

**The Speed of Decline Determines the Pace of Rebound**

You’ll notice a pattern: slow declines lead to slow rebounds; rapid declines often result in swift rebounds. This is a direct reflection of market sentiment. Mastering this rhythm elevates your understanding of the market.

**Stop-Loss Is Not Giving Up, It’s Continuing to Fight**

What if you buy wrong? Cut your losses and exit. It sounds difficult, but it’s the most important survival rule. Protecting your principal ensures you have continuous opportunities to participate in the next wave of market movements. Many people refuse to cut losses out of attachment, and in the end, they are forced to leave the market—this cost is too high.

**15-Minute K-Line and KDJ: Short-Term Weapons**

If you’re doing short-term trading, the 15-minute candlestick chart is essential. When combined with the KDJ indicator, buy and sell signals become much clearer. Don’t overcomplicate things—master these two tools, and you’ll be well-equipped to handle most short-term opportunities.

**Greed for More Means You Haven’t Learned Anything**

There are many trading techniques and strategies, but what truly matters is mastering a few of them. Trying to learn everything at once will only leave you confused in the market. Focus on what you’re good at, refine it repeatedly, and that’s the path to becoming an expert.