Many people ask me, how can I make a living through trading? My answer has never been about fancy techniques, but simply: survive.

Having been in the crypto space for ten years, I have seen too many talented traders disappear from the market, and also some ordinary people who have steadily made it to today. The difference is not in intelligence, but in whether you truly understand the game rules of the crypto world.

**About Choosing the Time Frame**

Many people trade short-term but always focus on the daily chart, which is the problem. True trading opportunities are often hidden in more detailed time frames like 15 minutes or 1 hour. The larger cycle tells you the direction, while the smaller cycle tells you the rhythm; both are indispensable. I’ve seen those who stubbornly stick to the large cycle end up being misled by noise and get eliminated.

**Holding No Position Is Also a Trading Decision**

When the market is unclear, the easiest thing to do is to operate frequently—it's like driving in fog—more throttle presses increase the risk of accidents. Many think that holding no position is a waste of opportunity, but in reality, staying out is the smartest way to protect your capital. The safest periods in my account history are exactly when I operated the least.

**Capital Attention Determines the Possibility of Making Money**

Coins without inflow of funds are hard to turn occasional fluctuations into stable profits. You might have entered at the right point, but if there’s no hot money supporting the overall direction, you’ll find the market always stuck in a certain price range. Short-term trading should revolve around the main trend; don’t play in deserted tracks.

**Trading Plans Should Be Made in Calm Moments**

Impulsive actions are nine out of ten times unprofitable. My approach is: before the market starts, set all buy points, sell points, and stop-loss levels, then execute mechanically. Emotional trading is the biggest killer.

**Others’ Opinions Are Just References**

This is especially important. You might hear an analysis that sounds very reasonable, but if you haven’t thought through and verified the logic yourself, even if the market moves in your favor in the end, you might panic and exit due to lack of confidence during volatility. Independent thinking is not indifference; it’s a basic skill for survival in trading.

**The Order of Direction Judgment Must Not Be Reversed**

The correct process is: first look at the overall market direction → find targets aligned with that direction → make a plan → execute. Doing it the other way around is: first pick a coin → find reasons to enter → get stuck. I’ve seen too many people lose money because they chose the right coin but the wrong direction.

**Don’t Guess the Bottom During a Downtrend**

Bottom-fishing sounds tempting, but rebounds during a decline are often traps. Operations with risks much greater than opportunities, even with high win rates, can be wiped out by a single big loss. Short-term survival depends on riding the trend, not fighting against it to grab cheap prices.

**Stop After Large Fluctuations**

Whether you made a profit or a loss in this round, you should pause and review. Those who make big gains tend to get overconfident, while those who suffer big losses tend to rush to recover—both mindsets can lead to serious mistakes in the next trade. My rule is: after a fluctuation exceeds expectations, stay calm for 24 hours before considering the next step.

Full-time trading to support a family boils down to executing rules day after day. There are no shortcuts, no black tech tricks—only self-discipline.