Trading in the crypto space, stability and compound interest are the passports to long-term winners. Here are eight market-tested trading rules to share with everyone.



**Rule 1: Five-Position Strategy**
Divide your capital into 5 parts, investing only one-fifth each time. What are the benefits of this approach? If you misjudge the direction, with a stop loss within 10 points, the single loss is only about 2% of your total funds; even if you are wrong five times in a row, the total loss is only around 10%. Conversely, as long as your judgment is correct and you set a take profit space of over 10 points, the risk-to-reward ratio is completely tilted in your favor.

**Rule 2: Follow the Trend**
Most people want to catch the bottom, but in fact, buying the dip is more stable. Every rebound in a downtrend tempts traders to buy high, while every pullback in an uptrend is a golden opportunity—this is not a matter of luck but a fundamental market law.

**Rule 3: Avoid Rapidly Surging Coins**
Coins that surge rapidly in the short term, whether mainstream or small-cap, are unlikely to experience a second major wave. After a sharp rise, further increases become much harder, and high-level stagnation will inevitably trigger a pullback. This logic is simple, but some still gamble on it.

**Rule 4: MACD Trading Signal**
When the DIF and DEA lines form a golden cross below the zero line and break above zero, it’s a relatively safe entry signal. Conversely, when MACD forms a death cross above the zero line and moves downward, consider reducing your position or exiting.

**Rule 5: Never Add to a Losing Position**
The concept of averaging down has caused countless retail traders to lose money. The more you add when losing, the more you lose—this is a deadly cycle in trading. The correct approach is: stick to your stop loss when losing, and only add to your position when in profit.

**Rule 6: Volume as a Leading Indicator**
Trading volume in the crypto space best reflects market sentiment. A volume breakout at a low level warrants close attention, while a volume surge at a high level with stagnation should prompt decisive exit—these are key turning points in trading.

**Rule 7: Moving Averages to Determine Trends**
Only trading coins in an uptrend maximizes efficiency and win rate. The 3-day moving average turning upward indicates a short-term opportunity, the 30-day moving average turning upward signals a medium-term opportunity, the 84-day moving average turning upward marks the main upward wave, and the 120-day moving average turning upward is a long-term layout signal.

**Rule 8: Daily Review is Essential**
Consistent review helps identify issues. Check if your holding logic still holds, whether the weekly K-line trend matches your initial judgment, and if there’s a trend reversal—timely adjustments are key to staying ahead in changing markets.

Opportunities in trading are always present, but systematic execution is the only way to navigate through market fog.
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WhaleStalkervip
· 12h ago
Well said, the five-position system has really saved me several times. Losing only 10% after five wrong attempts, how many people can stay calm with that mindset? Those who tried to catch the bottom are all dead; low buying is the real strategy. I now avoid coins that suddenly surge; I've been trapped too many times. The MACD golden cross breaking the zero line is a powerful signal; using it for a month doubled my ROI. I've stepped into the trap of adding positions; the more I add, the greener it gets. Now I only add when in profit. When volume increases but price stagnates, I run immediately. Cutting losses at high levels is better than being trapped. The moving average system is like a stabilizing anchor, only following the trend. Daily review is troublesome, but it helps recover many mistakes. This method system is real; execution is the key dividing line. All eight lessons are lessons learned from blood; following them at least prevents big losses. No wonder some people double their money in a year; it turns out to be this steady to live.
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AirdropBlackHolevip
· 12h ago
It sounds simple, but in practice, it's easy to fall into traps, especially since the stop-loss line is really hard to execute.
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GoldDiggerDuckvip
· 12h ago
Article 5 is truly a painful lesson; I've seen too many people get deeper and deeper into their positions.
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GasSavingMastervip
· 12h ago
The five-fraction position theory sounds comfortable, but few can truly stick to it.
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EyeOfTheTokenStormvip
· 12h ago
Fifty percent position sounds good, but the problem is that most people simply can't hold on... One loss and their mentality explodes, and they forget about risk ratios. Honestly, the concepts of low buy-in and bottom fishing have been discussed to death in the market, but very few people can actually execute them. I see many still being lured into buying the dip... I have deep experience with adding positions; friends have been liquidated countless times because of this operation... Adding money during losses really accelerates death. The moving average system still has some use, provided you have the patience to wait for signals. The 84-day and 120-day long cycles are the real money-makers; short-term T+ trades are too easy to fall into traps. The problem is that everyone only looks at these rules, but when it comes to execution, it's a completely different story... They give up after just three or five days of review. Daily review is indeed crucial, but you must honestly face your mistakes—that's the hardest part.
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DustCollectorvip
· 12h ago
Honestly, I've heard the five-part position theory ten times, but very few actually implement it.
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DaoDevelopervip
· 12h ago
ngl the five-position framework here is basically portfolio risk segmentation applied to trading, which is solid design theory... but does it account for correlation risk across your tranches? 🤔
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