8 years in the crypto world, from an initial 800 yuan capital all the way to a net worth of 48 million. Someone asked me if I have extraordinary talent or insider information, honestly, neither. The reason I’ve made it this far is entirely due to a trading system that many criticize as too conservative.

Many people think that being steady = lacking ambition. My understanding is exactly the opposite—in the high-risk market of crypto, being steady is the only way for ordinary traders to survive the longest and earn the most. I’ve blown my positions many times before realizing this principle, and later I shared this logic with friends learning trading, some of whom doubled their accounts in just half a year.

Today, I’ll share these 8 secret experiences, each one earned with real money:

**Capital division is fundamental** I always split my trading funds into 5 parts, risking only one-fifth of the position per trade. The advantage of this setup is that the stop-loss is set at 10%, meaning a single loss is only 2% of total capital. Even losing five times in a row would only wipe out 10%; conversely, if you do it right, aiming for a 10% profit, the power of compound interest will slowly grow your account like a snowball.

**Don’t always try to fight the trend** 90% of false breakouts happen during rebounds after a decline. Pullbacks in an uptrend are actually the real entry points. I’ve suffered big losses trying to buy the dip against the trend early on, and only later did I understand a simple truth—the market trend is always smarter than us.

**Stay away from explosive coins** Cryptos that skyrocket in a short time usually lack sustainability. When they consolidate at high levels, they turn into slaughterhouses. If you want to bet on them continuing to surge, it’s better to hold back and avoid reckless trading.

**MACD doesn’t lie** My trading radar relies on it. Only consider entering when the MACD’s DIF and DEA form a golden cross below the zero line and break above zero; if a death cross appears above zero, immediately reduce your position and exit. This trick has helped me avoid countless margin calls.

**The taboo of averaging down** Increasing your position on losing trades only deepens losses. You should only add to positions that are still profitable. For losing trades, decisive stop-loss and exit are essential.

**Volume is always the most honest indicator** Candlestick charts can be manipulated, but volume cannot. Gentle volume increases at low levels breaking out are signals of takeoff; high-volume stagnation at high levels indicates it’s time to stop.

**Follow only strong upward trends** The 3-day moving average indicates short-term opportunities, the 30-day shows medium-term strength, the 84-day marks the start of a major rally, and the 120-day confirms a long-term bull market. Follow the trend, don’t dream aimlessly.

**Post-trade review is essential** Why did I buy or sell at this point? Is my logic still valid? Is the weekly chart still on my side? Only by consistently reviewing can I gradually turn luck into real trading ability. This is the most critical step, yet also the easiest to overlook.