Holding ETH for eight years and accumulating to 6 million, this is definitely not luck. To be honest, this is the result of countless falls, countless facepalms, exchanged for real money through blood, sweat, and self-discipline.

Many people privately ask me how to choose coins and how to trade. My answer is actually very simple, so simple that most people don't believe it. But ironically, these simplest routines ultimately saved my life and helped me make money.

The allure of the crypto market is too strong. When the market fluctuates, I want to rush in, thinking it's just a gamble anyway. But in the end? Daily operations, chasing rallies and selling dips, frequent stop-losses, and finally getting liquidated. I’ve skipped all these traps, and the lessons learned have all come at a bloody price.

Today, I want to share with you a few of my most core "life principles." If you dare to follow them and can stick to them, this market will eventually reward you.

**First Tip: Choosing Coins—Act Only When Opportunities Arise**

Start by looking at the gainers list. This is the most straightforward and effective screening tool. A rise indicates that funds are watching, and there is heat. Coins that are dead, with no one paying attention to their ups and downs, why bother with them? Instead of guessing who the next hot spot will be, it’s better to find opportunities within already rising hot sectors.

Forget about minute K-line fluctuations; that stuff will drive you crazy. The real big picture is controlled by the long-term trend on the monthly chart. My simple rule is: monthly MACD golden cross. When a golden cross appears, it indicates that the long-term momentum is strengthening, and that’s the right time to consider entering. Before the golden cross appears, I don’t touch any short-term rally that looks tempting—just stay flat and wait.