Eight years and six million in tuition fees.

This is not luck; frankly, it’s just having lost enough, stepped on enough pits, to gain that valuable experience.

Recently, someone asked me how to choose coins and how to make trades. Honestly, the methods I use now are so simple they’re almost trivial, but it’s precisely these seemingly simple things that are the real secrets to making money.

Many people see the market volatility and can’t help but “rush in,” pounding on the keyboard recklessly, only to get liquidated and lose everything. I used to do that too. Looking back, it was pretty stupid.

**Choosing Coins Starts with the Top Gainers List**

Why? Only coins that have already risen have active market participation, which can support subsequent opportunities. If a coin hasn’t moved at all, why buy it?

$BTC, #数字资产市场动态 —these are market-active.

**Don’t focus on K-line charts, look at the MACD on the monthly chart**

K-line charts tell you how short-term prices fluctuate, but real opportunities are hidden in long-term trends. Stories of oversold rebounds? Low probability events—betting on them usually results in loss.

My approach is straightforward: when the monthly MACD shows a golden cross, I enter the market directly. No golden cross? Just stay in cash and wait, don’t try to fish.

The same applies to popular coins like $ETH —rules don’t change.

**Timing for adding positions is very particular**

When the coin price retraces near the 70-day moving average, look at the volume—if volume starts to increase, I dare to add. At this point, some confidence is needed; the market will give you feedback sooner or later. When the signal appears, stay steady; if not, keep waiting. Don’t scare yourself.

**After entering, don’t get greedy**

If the price moves up, I hold my position. If it breaks below a key level, sell immediately. Many people fall into the trap of “being reluctant to sell,” always hoping for a rebound, only to watch their accounts turn from profit to loss.

Take profits with rhythm—don’t try to take all gains at once. That’s self-deception.

Sell half when up 30%, then when it reaches 50%, sell half again. The market can turn at any time. Missing one wave isn’t a big deal; the next wave is always coming.

**The most fundamental rule: if it breaks below the 70-day line, you must exit**

This is a rule I strictly follow for every trade. No matter how long you’ve held the position, no matter how optimistic you are about the future—if it breaks below the 70-day line, get out. Don’t fight the trend, don’t gamble with your own fate. Honestly, this rule is the key to my survival so far.

In crypto trading, the simpler the method, the easier it is to execute. Don’t always think about “turning things around overnight” or “defying the odds.” Those who truly make money do so by repeatedly following discipline, controlling emotions, and managing risks.

All these lessons are paid for with real money.

The crypto market won’t mistreat those who listen and follow rules. But it will definitely teach a harsh lesson to those relying on gut feelings, luck, and ignoring risk controls.