A dream of getting rich overnight—who hasn't chased it? I once held my savings and lurked in various groups for "insider" info. When someone shouted "Go for it," I would go all-in. And the result? Three margin calls in half a year, my hard-earned money nearly wiped out, and I couldn't even afford to buy a hot dog.

Seven years have passed, and I’ve summarized six seemingly simple but life-saving trading rules. All earned with real money. Sharing them with you in hopes of helping you avoid detours.

**Rule 1: Watch the Anomaly List, not the News List**

Don’t trust any "moonshot" hype anymore. The true fund movements are hidden in the exchange’s anomaly list. My approach is straightforward: only focus on assets that have had three consecutive days of volume increase over the past 15 days. Money doesn’t lie, but people do.

**Rule 2: Use the Monthly Chart to Set the Direction, Don’t Countertrend Bottom-Fish**

Beginners love to bottom-fish, which caused me to get margin called twice. Now I only recognize one signal: when the MACD on the monthly chart shows a golden cross, I try with a small position. When the trend is unclear, I don’t make a move.

**Rule 3: The 60-Day Moving Average is Key**

Approaching the 60-day MA with volume increasing over 30% is a safe entry point. Last year, I patiently waited 21 days for a signal on a certain asset. Once it appeared, I entered, and it rose 25% in three days. Patience is often more valuable than impulsiveness.

**Rule 4: Break the Line and Exit, No Love for Positions**

Once the price falls below a key moving average, exit immediately. Don’t get emotionally attached to your position; the market shows no mercy. I once avoided a 40% decline by decisively exiting, and preserving profits is true skill.

**Rule 5: Partial Take Profits, Don’t Be Greedy for the Last Bit**

Take half off at a 30% gain, set a trailing stop; at 50% gain, reduce another 30%, leaving 20% to ride the trend. Last year, I used this method. Although I didn’t sell at the peak, my profits were twice as much as those who held on stubbornly.

**Rule 6: Break the 60-Day MA, Liquidate to Save Your Life**

This is the most important discipline. When the 60-day MA is broken convincingly, the trend has reversed. In 2022, I strictly followed this rule, preserved my initial capital of seven figures, and quickly turned the situation around. Staying alive is the key to future success.

These methods may seem simple, but they are survival rules earned with real money. Those who have taken them seriously have at least gained 40%. In the crypto market, the simplest methods are often the most effective shortcuts.