If you want to truly preserve your profits in the crypto world, whether you're trading spot or derivatives, you first need to understand a fundamental fact:

Your losses are never caused by the market targeting you. It’s because you haven't yet grasped the rules of how the market operates.

The following are not just theoretical concepts; they are ironclad rules repeatedly validated in real trading environments.

**Strategies to Catch the Market Rhythm**

Watching leading coins fall for ten days in a row, don’t panic. This is usually not the bottom; rather, it’s a sign that the main players are shaking out their positions. Most retail investors, at their most confidence-shattered moment, end up cutting their holdings. The real opportunity is often hidden after this wave of panic.

Conversely, once you see three consecutive large bullish candles, even if you're optimistic, you should start reducing your positions. The subsequent space will become more crowded, and profits must be secured—otherwise, it’s just a game of numbers in your account.

Don’t rush to sell if the daily increase exceeds 7%. In many cases, the price will attempt to test higher the next day. The key is to observe whether the trend has started to weaken.

Good coins are not bought on the hype of chasing highs. Wait until the correction is complete and the rhythm stabilizes before making a move.

If a coin remains stagnant for three days with no volume and no direction, you can wait a bit longer. But if it continues to stay sluggish, decisively switch. Trading is essentially a race against time; getting stuck means losing money.

If the next day’s price doesn’t even touch your cost basis, just walk away—don’t create stories for yourself.

**Trend Judgment Is the Underlying Logic**

One ironclad rule: only trade coins with an upward trend.

In the short term, watch whether the 3-day moving average is turning; in the medium term, see if the 30-day moving average is trending upward. A strong 80-day moving average often signals that a major upward wave is coming, and if the 120-day moving average begins to rise, it usually indicates that a larger-scale market is brewing.